The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC
The Infinite Monkey Cage
- Radio factual
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds
- 2009 - 2024
- 182 episodes (29 series)
Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. Also features Brian Cox.
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Series 25 - Why Does Wine Taste Good?
For this special Christmas episode, Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide to find out what science can teach us about wine. They are joined by stand-up comedian Tim Minchin, Nobel Prize winner and vineyard owner Brian Schmidt, flavour chemist Mango Parker and sensory and consumer scientist Patricia Williamson.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 24th December 2022
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 25th December 2022 | 1:15pm | Radio 4 |
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Cast & crew
| Brian Cox | Host / Presenter |
| Robin Ince | Host / Presenter |
| Tim Minchin | Guest |
| Brian Schmidt | Guest |
| Mango Parker | Guest |
| Patricia Williamson | Guest |
| Caroline Steel | Producer |
| Alexandra Feachem | Executive Producer |