The Infinite Monkey Cage

Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang. With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall a

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Every guest on The Infinite Monkey Cage

79 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Dave Neale
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   David Righton
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   Emma Ross
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   Felicity Aston
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   Gavin Pretor-Pinney
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   Glenn Bryan
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   Helen Glover

   How to Build the Perfect Athlete - Helen Glover, Hugh Dennis, Steve Haake and Emma Ross · Jul 2025

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   Howard Wilson
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   Hugh Dennis
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    Jane Hill
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    Jess Fostekew

    Science of Board Games - Jess Fostekew, Marcus du Sautoy and Dave Neale · Jul 2024

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    Jess French
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    Jo Setchell
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    Katy Brand

    Moths v Butterflies - Katy Brand, Jane Hill and Chris Jiggins · Aug 2025

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    Keith Moore
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    Leon Lobo
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    Lloyd Peck
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    Louise Devoy
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    Lucy Carpenter
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    Lucy Porter

    What’s the deal with eels? – Lucy Porter, David Righton and Caroline Durif · Nov 2025

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    Luke Bashford
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    Marcus Brigstocke

    What’s the time? - Marcus Brigstocke, Leon Lobo, Louise Devoy · Nov 2025

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    Mark Miodownik
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    Matti Wilks
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    Owain Wyn Evans

    Head in the Clouds - Owain Wyn Evans, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Amanda Maycock · Dec 2025

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    Paul Abel
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    Rufus Hound

    An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore · Aug 2024

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    Sam Bennett
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    Sandy Knapp

    The Mighty Spud - Sandy Knapp, Glenn Bryan and Susan Calman · Jul 2025

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    Sarah Gabbott

    Technofossils - Sarah Gabbott, Mark Miodownik and Aurie Styla · Aug 2025

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    Steve Haake
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    Susan Calman
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    Thomas Woolley
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    Tony Kirkham
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    Trevor Cox
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    Tristan Gooley
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    Victoria Herridge
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    Yasmin Andrew
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    Jessica Wade

    Illuminating Light - Jess Wade, Russell Foster and Bridget Christie · Aug 2025

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