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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Jul 26, 2023

In episode 145 Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks. In a departure from science fiction cinema, they discuss two space documentary films. 

The first is 'Apollo 11' (2019), which uses archival footage of the first Moon landing in 1969. The second is 'The Farthest' (2017), which tells the...


Jul 19, 2023

Jo's special guest in episode 144 is Rebecca Fogg, author of the book 'Beautiful Trauma: A Journey of Discovery in Science and Healing'. Rebecca shares with Jo the story of a serious hand injury that she sustained, and the science behind her recovery. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also finds out the story behind a...


Jul 12, 2023

In episode 143 Jo welcomes back Professor Adam Hart, from the University of Gloucestershire, to do some myth busting. This time they are exploring the subject of predators, in particular those that view humans as prey.

They talk about Adam's new book 'The Deadly Balance' and explore the issues and possible solutions for...


Jul 5, 2023

In episode 142 Jo welcomes back crime writer and TV presenter Jackie Kabler. She talks about her latest book 'The Vanishing Of Class 3B', as well as how she plans her books and comes up with character names. 

There's also a mystery element to explore with science communicator and public engagement trainer Dr...