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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

May 26, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 34 is biologist and science presenter Simon Watt. He talks to Jo about his career including the Ugly Animal Preservation Society and his latest immersive theatre project The Mirror Trap. Plus he takes on the Quick Six.

Jo also visits the Museum of Gloucester to find out the story of the...


May 19, 2021

In episode 33 Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks podcast to shine the spotlight on another theme in science fiction films. This time it's the representation of scientists in films including titles like Frankenstein and Blade Runner, as well as biopics such as Hidden Figures...


May 12, 2021

In episode 32 Jo is joined by writer and classicist Dr Daisy Dunn, who talks about her passion for ancient history and discusses her book 'In The Shadow of Vesuvius'. Plus she takes on the Quick Six.

Jo also visits Gloucestershire Archives and learns the story behind a charter containing the seal of Elizabeth...


May 5, 2021

There's a mathematical theme in episode 31 as Jo's special guest is data scientist Jonny Brooks-Bartlett. He joins Jo to demystify algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning and much more. Plus he goes on a virtual journey in time and space in the Quick Six.

Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury...