A six-part series in which Tom Baker leads a voyage of discovery aboard this futuristic research vessel, seeking out "new worlds and new civilisations" from the science we encounter everyday. The series aims to give listeners the chance to investigate stories in a way that is both imaginative and entertaining, explaining science fact through the medium of science fiction.
1: Tea Bags and Pyramids This week's programme looks at how the geometry, materials and construction of the violin produce music to our ears.
Producer Anthony Cherry