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Product Description Brian Cox and Robin Ince present a witty and irreverent look at the world according to science.The Infinite Monkey Cage has become one of BBC Radio 4's most popular science-based programs. In each episode physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince delve into a particular field of science, with the help of guests from the worlds of academia and entertainment. In these twenty-four episodes, the program looks at topics as diverse as oceans, science mavericks, parallel universes, science v. art, space exploration, brain science, creating life, the science of Christmas, behavior, space tourism, death, and risk.Helping them to discover more are guests including Dave Gorman, Marcus Brigstocke, Ben Miller, Katy Brand, Professor Matthew Cobb, Simon Singh, Dr. Sue Black, Ed Byrne, Mark Gatiss, Steve Jones, Ross Noble Eric Idle, and Graeme Garden.SERIES 6 produced by Alexandra Feacham1. ''Oceans: The Last Great Unexplored Frontier?'' (6/18/2012) Featuring Dave Gorman, Lloyd Peck, and Bramley Murton2. ''Science Mavericks'' (6/25/2012) Featuring Marcus Brigstocke, Dr. Kevin Fong, Aoife McLysaght, and Professor Barry Marshall3. ''Does Size Matter?'' (7/2/2012) Featuring Andy Hamilton, Mark Miodownik, and Eleanor Stride4. ''The Science of Symmetry'' (7/9/2012) Featuring Marcus Du Sautoy, Adam Rutherford, and Alan Moore5. ''Parallel Universes'' (7/16/2012) Featuring John Lloyd, Professor Sir Martin Rees, and Dr. Lucie Green6. ''Science v. Art'' (7/23/2012) Featuring Al Murray, Andrew Pontzen, Sara Pascoe, and Jonathan ButterworthSERIES 7 produced by Alexandra Feacham1. ''Space Exploration'' (11/19/2012) Featuring Patrick Stewart, Ben Miller, and Monica Grady2. ''Improbable Science'' (11/26/2012) Featuring Marc Abrahams, Katy Brand, and Professor Matthew Cobb3. ''Secret Science'' (12/3/2012) Featuring Dave Gorman, Simon Singh, and Dr. Sue Black4. ''Brain Science'' (12/10/2012) Featuring Jo Brand, Sophie Scott, and Brian Butterworth5. ''Creating Life'' (12/1