Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science

Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Factual: Science & Nature

Factual: Science & Nature: Science & Technology

Comedy

A comic but scientifically-accurate look at the science and history of space exploration.

Series that takes a comic but scientifically-accurate look at the science and history of space exploration. With Helen Keen, Peter Serafinowicz and Susy Kane

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 LW

Helen Keen

Peter Serafinowicz

Susy Kane

Gareth Edwards

Miriam Underhill

Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science: Series 3: Episode 4

Episode 4

Series 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science, Series 3, Episode 4

Astronomical errors - how mistakes have shaped the history of rocket science.

Astronomical errors - how mistakes have shaped rocket science. Quirky true history with Helen Keen. From April 2014.

Comic but factually accurate history of space exploration. 

A look at Astronomical Errors - how mistakes have shaped the history of rocket science, including how the universe is made out of ice, or possibly isn't.

And when you should keep quiet about the shape of the solar system.

Plus some of the more surprising activities of unpredictable genius, Isaac Newton.

Starring:

Helen Keen
Peter Serafinowicz
Susy Kane

Written by Helen Keen and Miriam Underhill.

Producer: Gareth Edwards

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.

Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science: Series 3

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Series that takes a comic look at the science and history of space exploration.

Series that takes a comic but scientifically-accurate look at the science and history of space exploration.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science

Series 3

Episode 4

Contributors

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra