The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC
The Infinite Monkey Cage

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 26, Episode 3 - How To Think Like A Mathematician

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand, mathematicians Prof Hannah Fry and Dr Eugenia Cheng and xkcd webcomic creator Randall Munroe to discover how thinking like a mathematician could solve some tricky everyday conundrums.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 4th March 2023
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 9th March 2023 4:00pm Radio 4

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Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Cox Host / Presenter
Robin Ince Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Jo Brand Guest
Hannah Fry Guest
Eugenia Cheng Guest
Randall Munroe Guest
Production team
Alexandra Feachem Executive Producer

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