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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Jul 27, 2022

Jo's special guest in episode 94 is science communicator and writer Sophie Pavelle, from Devon. Sophie talks about her passion for nature and storytelling, and in particular her debut book 'Forget Me Not'. Plus she answers the Quick Six.

Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury to learn about a plague doctor...


Jul 20, 2022

In episode 93 Jo is joined by Stroud author Melanie Golding who talks about her novels 'Little Darlings' and 'The Replacement', and the way she combines crime thrillers with folklore. Melanie also answers Jo's Quick Six.

Plus Jo visits the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story behind the cross cutter which...


Jul 13, 2022

Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks in episode 92. We continue the series looking at science fiction films decade by decade, this time it's the 2010s.

Films discussed include Arrival, Interstellar, Looper and Inception. Plus Sue Nelson, Paul Rincon, Professor Jo Verran and John Putley share...


Jul 6, 2022

Jo is joined in episode 91 of the podcast by Professor Adam Hart from the University of Gloucestershire, who is doing more myth busting - on monkeypox, living with predators, and energy, including renewable sources.

Plus pharmacy historian Briony Hudson shares the story of a fire helmet found at the Worshipful Society...