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Series 10
Numbers Numbers Everywhere
New series of the irreverent science/comedy show presented by Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
Are Humans Uniquely Unique?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble to ask whether humans are truly unique.
Does Science Need War?
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask whether science needs war to drive it.
Can Science Save Us?
Stephen Fry and Eric Idle join Brian Cox and Robin Ince to ask, 'Can science save us?'.
Before the Big Bang
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what happened before the big bang.
Irrationality
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and their guests ask, 'Is irrationality genetic?'.
The Infinite Monkey Cage Christmas Special
Brian Cox and Robin Ince bring their blend of science and comedy to the festive season.
Series 11
Deception
Brian Cox and Robin Ince tackle the science of deception.
Fierce Creatures
Brian Cox and Robin Ince tackle (verbally!) the most dangerous creatures on the planet.
Solar System
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests talk about the latest explorations of our solar system.
When Quantum Goes Woo
Why is quantum physics often so popular with purveyors of pseudoscience and quackery?
What Is the Point of Plants?
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask, 'What's the point of plants?'.
Serendipity
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at some of the most serendipitous discoveries in science.
Series 12
The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: New York
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to New York in the first of four shows from the USA.
The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in LA, as they continue their tour of the USA.
The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago to discuss fossils and evolution.
The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: San Francisco
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to San Francisco to talk aliens and UFOs.
Speed
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests look at the science of speed.
Forensic Science
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests take a forensic look at forensic science.
An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity
Episode 1
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 100th anniversary of Einstein's great theory.
Episode 2
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the legacy of Einstein's great theory.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and special guests look at the science in Doctor Who.
Series 13
Artificial Intelligence
Brian and Robin talk artificial intelligence with Jo Brand, Anil Seth and Alan Winfield.
What is Race?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Shappi Khorsandi and ask 'What is race?'.
Invisible Universe
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to Mosi in Manchester and look at the invisible universe.
What Is Reality?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask, 'What is reality?'.
Maths of Love and Sex
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get romantic as they discuss the mathematics of love.
Climate Change
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guest Dara O Briain discuss climate change.
Brian and Robin's Infinite Inbox
Brian Cox and Robin Ince answer The Infinite Monkey Cage listeners' questions.
Series 14
The Sound of Music
Brian Cox and Robin Ince kick off the new series at the Glastonbury Music Festival.
The Recipe to Build a Universe
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what ingredients it takes to build a universe.
Science of Sleep
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests discuss the science of sleep.
Battle of the Sexes
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and guests discuss the biological battle of the sexes.
200 Years of Frankenstein
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
The Universe: What Remains to Be Discovered?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at the home of radio astronomy, Jodrell Bank.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a special Christmas edition of the science/comedy show
Series 15
The Science of Everyday Life
Robin Ince and Brian Cox look at the laws of nature that govern your everyday life.
How to Beat the House and Win at Games
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to beat the house and win at games using science.
Science's Epic Fails
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guest Rufus Hound look at some of science's epic fails.
Oceans: What Remains to Be Discovered?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders still lying hidden deep within our oceans.
The Human Story: How We Got Here and Why We Survived.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble to look at how modern humans evolved.
Making the Invisible Visible
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how science can make the invisible visible.
Series 16
What Particles Remain to be Discovered?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to discuss the next great mystery for particle physics.
Astronaut Special
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel, every member of which has been in space.
Oxygen: A Matter of Life and Death
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take a look at the life and death properties of oxygen.
Will insects inherit the earth?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders of insects.
Are We Living in a Simulation?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder if we are living in a computer simulation?
The Mind v the Brain
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our minds and brains, with special guest Katy Brand.
Stay Tuned...
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look forward to the coming series of The Infinite Monkey Cage.
Christmas Special: The Science of Magic
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guests explore the science of magic.
Series 17
When Two Stars Collide
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and guests including Dara O'Briain look at gravitational waves.
The Secret Life of Birds
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the secret life of birds.
Antibiotics
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the history and future of antibiotics.
Teenage Brain
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests uncover the science of why teenagers are so teenagery.
How Animals Behave
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Rufus Hound to look at animal behaviour.
Volcanoes
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guest Jo Brand look at the science of volcanoes.
Special Bonus Edition
Brian Cox and Robin Ince reminisce about their favourite Monkey Cage moments.
Series 18
The Infinite Monkey Cage 100
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate their 100th episode with some very special guests.
Big Data
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask: what is big data, and how big is big?
Invasion
Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk alien invasion, although not of the little green men kind.
Immune System
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system.
The Human Voice
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get vocal on the science of the human voice.
GCHQ
Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport The Infinite Monkey Cage to GCHQ.
Series 19
Microbes: Secret Rulers of the World?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series. This week Ed Byrne joins the panel.
The Future of Humanity
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Chris Addison to discuss the future of humanity.
Origin of Numbers
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers
Are humans still evolving?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask whether human beings are still evolving?
How to Build a Bionic Human
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to build a bionic human.
How We Measure the Universe
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore how we measure the universe.
Introducing The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry
Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford investigate scientific mysteries sent in by listeners.
The Infinite Moonkey Cage
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.
Astronaut Special (Repeat)
In this 2017 episode, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel of space travellers.
Dinosaurs
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to chat dinosaurs with, amongst others, Rufus Hound.
Clever Creatures
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss intelligent creatures from clever crows to cunning squid.
Series 20
Science of Dreaming
Brian Cox and Robin Ince have a sleepy look at the science of dreaming.
Anniversary of the Periodic Table
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table.
Brits in Space
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by British astronauts Tim Peake and Helen Sharman.