Geoff Watts and guests describe the week's Moments of Genius chosen by five well-known figures and ask what drives scientific research. Show more
Moments of Genius
Episode 2: Brian Eno
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Music producer Brian Eno describes his favourite moment in the history of science. Show more
Moments of Genius
Episode 3: Sir Tim Hunt
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sir Tim Hunt describes his favourite moment in the history of science. Show more
Moments of Genius
Episode 4: Samuel West
4 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Actor Samuel West describes his favourite moment in the history of science. Show more
Moments of Genius
Episode 1: Stephen Fry
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Stephen Fry describes his favourite moment in the history of science.
Moments of Genius
Episode 6: Caroline Lucas
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
The first Green MP, Caroline Lucas, describes her favourite moment in the history of science: the invention of the contraceptive pill. Show more