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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host an irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 16

The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 16: Episode 4: Will insects inherit the earth?

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Episode 4: Will insects inherit the earth?

Series 16

Will insects inherit the earth?

BBC Radio 4 - The Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 16, Will insects inherit the earth?

Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders of insects.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Dave Gorman, zoologist Tim Cockerill and forensic entomologist Amoret Whitaker to ask why insects are just so darn successful.

Will Insects Inherit the Earth?

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, zoologist Tim Cockerill and forensic entomologist Amoret Whitaker. They'll be discovering the joy of creepy crawlies, why the flea is the ultimate master of Darwinian evolution, and whether those pesky cockroaches will really have the last laugh if we are unlucky enough to be wiped out by a nuclear explosion. They'll be discovering how and why insects have been by far the most successful group of organisms during the history of life on planet earth, and why we simply couldn't do without them.

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Witty and irreverent science chat with Brian Cox and Robin Ince

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