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The Infinite Monkey Cage

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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 18

The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 18: Episode 6: GCHQ

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Episode 6: GCHQ

Series 18

GCHQ

BBC Radio 4 - The Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 18, GCHQ

Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport The Infinite Monkey Cage to GCHQ.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, as they transport the cage of infinite proportions to the home of modern-day cryptography and code breaking, GCHQ.

The Code Breakers

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, as they transport the cage of infinite proportions to the home of modern day cryptography and codebreaking., GCHQ. They'll be discovering how far we've come from the days of the humble code book and the birth of machines like Enigma. and how the new digital era has turned us all into modern day code breakers and cryptographers, without us even realising it. 

Producer: Alexandra Feachem.

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

Brian Cox and Robin Ince present the show that mixes science and comedy.

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