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The Infinite Monkey Cage

BBC Radio 4

Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC.

From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang. With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home. Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.

  • 239 episodes
  • Updated Dec 24, 2025

Episodes239

  • Feb 18, 2023 · 42 min

    Southern Skies

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look up at the stars of the southern hemisphere.

  • Dec 17, 2022 · 43 min

    The Deep Space Network

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince take the monkey cage to Australia to visit the Deep Space Network

  • Dec 10, 2022 · 42 min

    The Age of Conspiracy?

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover if we are living in a golden-age for conspiracy theories

  • Dec 3, 2022 · 42 min

    Can we cure ageing?

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover whether ageing could really be cured.

  • Nov 26, 2022 · 42 min

    Hunting for Exoplanets

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system.

  • Sep 3, 2022 · 42 min

    How to Teach Maths

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson.

  • Aug 27, 2022 · 42 min

    Brains

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain.

  • Aug 20, 2022 · 42 min

    Astronauts

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Earth with some truly out of this world guests.

  • Aug 13, 2022 · 42 min

    Black Holes

    Brian Cox throws Robin Ince into a black hole to see what happens next.

  • Aug 6, 2022 · 42 min

    The Wood Wide Web

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web

  • Jul 30, 2022 · 42 min

    Exploring the Deep

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath.

  • Jul 23, 2022 · 42 min

    Bats v Flies

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show.

  • Feb 15, 2021 · 42 min

    A History of Rock

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the history of rock. Not Pink Floyd... actual rock.

  • Feb 1, 2021 · 43 min

    The Science of Cooking

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince don chef's hats and aprons to look at the science of cooking.

  • Jan 25, 2021 · 38 min

    Neanderthals

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the extraordinary lives of the Neanderthals.

  • Jan 18, 2021 · 57 min

    Under our Night Sky

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how our relationship with the night sky has changed.