Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,851 playable programmes from the BBC

On Giants' Shoulders

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Four programmes in which Melvyn Bragg talks to today's scientists and historians about the giants who have made scientific history.
2: Lavoisier - the Revolution Does
Not Need Chemists. Why was one of the greatest chemists of the 18th century sent to the guillotine? Producer Ruth Gardiner Repeat

Contributors

Talks:
Melvyn Bragg
Producer:
Ruth Gardiner
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More