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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Apr 28, 2021

It's episode 30 and in this milestone edition Jo's special guest is the person who was with her for episode 1 - TV presenter and writer Dallas Campbell, who talks to Jo about animals that have gone into space, including dogs, a cat and tortoises.

Jo also learns about the incredible, microscopic tardigrades, with...


Apr 21, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 29 is marine biologist and writer Dr Helen Scales, who shares her passion for the deep and talks about her work including her latest book 'The Brilliant Abyss'. Plus she goes on a virtual journey in time and space in the Quick Six.

Jo also welcomes back pharmacy historian Briony Hudson, to...


Apr 14, 2021

In episode 28 Jo's special guest is science writer and children's author Isabel Thomas, who has written over 180 books. She talks about her work including 'Moth: An Evolution Story' and her latest book 'Exploring the Elements'. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six. 

Glasgow based science communicator Dr Jamie Gallagher...


Apr 7, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 27 is writer Oliver Soden, who talks about his work, in particular his book about an 18th century cat called Jeoffry who was immortalised in a famous poem. Oliver also goes on a virtual journey in time and space in the Quick Six.

Plus Jo talks to pharmacy historian Briony Hudson,...