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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Nov 24, 2021

In her milestone 60th episode Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks. We continue the series looking at science fiction films decade by decade, moving into 1970s. 

Films discussed include Star Wars, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Superman, Alien and Rollerball. Plus Steve Knibbs, Paul Rincon...


Nov 17, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 59 is archaeologist and writer Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes, who talks about her career, passion for her subject especially Neanderthals, her book 'Kindred' and she answers the Quick Six.

Jo also visits the geology stores of the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story of some of the...


Nov 10, 2021

In episode 58 Jo's special guest is Darren Lewington from Gloucestershire who has a lifelong passion for aviation, and now turns parts of planes into works of art and pieces of furniture in Staverton. Plus he takes on the Quick Six questions.

Jo also finds out the story behind a replica of a Hawker Hurricane which is...


Nov 3, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 57 is presenter, writer and gastronaut Stefan Gates, who shares his passion for food, especially the science behind it. He also talks about his career, books and he answers the Quick Six.

Jo also visits the geology stores of the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story behind a...