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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Apr 26, 2023

Jo's special guest in episode 132 is Dr Rebecca Nesbit, who is an ecologist and author. She talks about her research, interest in conversation and her book 'Tickets For The Ark'. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also visits the Grant Museum of Zoology at UCL in London to find out the story behind a collection of...


Apr 19, 2023

In episode 131 Jo welcomes back philosopher and sensory scientist Professor Barry Smith from the Centre for the Study of the Senses at the University of London. Barry talks about his recent research into loss of smell, the importance of this sense when it comes to our enjoyment of food and gets Jo to do some...


Apr 12, 2023

Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks, to explore science fiction cinema, in a milestone episode 130. They begin a brand new series where a special guest shares their Top Ten science fiction films. 

The first person to do this is science journalist Paul Rincon, and some of his favourites...


Apr 5, 2023

Jo's special guest in episode 129 is Paul Scott, former manager of the Cheltenham Playhouse. He talks about his passion for theatre, film and heritage, including the fascinating history of the Playhouse. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also visits Gloucestershire Archives to find out the story of some sketch books,...