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The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 4

Episode 4: The Bad Moon Rising

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Does the full moon make us act strangely? Crime, suicide and accidents are all said to increase when the moon reaches maximum. But is this really true? Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 18

The Venomous Vendetta

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Will a venomous snake die if it bites itself? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate toxic animals. From 2021. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 17

The Scientific Exploration of Astrology

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Astrology – could there be something to it? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From 2021. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 16

The Sting in the Tail

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

"What’s the point of wasps?" Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate the role of wasps in the world. From 2020. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Why are gingers ginger, and are redheads dying out? Science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners. Show more

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

What makes traffic jam? Science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford solve everyday mysteries sent by listeners. Show more

Duration: 12 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Why do people shout on their mobile phones? Science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford set out to uncover the truth. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 1

The Squeamish Swoon

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Why do we faint, and does it serve any useful purpose? Science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford investigate everyday mysteries sent in by listeners. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 1

The Stellar Dustbin

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Can we shoot garbage into the sun? Drs Rutherford & Fry demand an answer. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 2

The Tea Leaf Mystery

Duration: 12 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Drs Adam Rutherford & Hannah Fry return to answer more everyday questions using the power of science. Today - they investigate how to make the perfect cup of tea. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Drs Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry investigate why we cry and whether a good weep makes us feel better. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 2

A Study in Spheres

Duration: 16 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Why is everything in space round? Drs Rutherford and Fry embark on a quest to find the perfect sphere. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 2

The Hairy Hominid

Duration: 17 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

How does leg hair know its been cut and how long to grow back? And why do we have body hair? Drs Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry demand an answer. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 2

The Counting Horse

Duration: 16 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Can horses count? And which animal is the best at maths? Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 3

Episode 1: The Sinister Hand Part 1

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries. What causes left-handedness and why are lefties in the minority? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 3

Episode 2: The Sinister Hand Part 2

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries. The doctors look at how being left-handed affects your brain and behaviour. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 3

Episode 3: The Space Pirate

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries. Could we live on another planet? The doctors consider the challenges of living in space. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 3

Episode 4: The Portly Problem

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries. What causes middle-aged spread? Doctors Rutherford & Fry grapple with this portly problem. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 3

Episode 5: The Strongest Substance

Duration: 16 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries. What is the strongest thing in the universe? The doctors put a variety of materials to the test. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 4

Episode 1: The Melodic Mystery

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

'Why is my mother tone deaf?' asks listener Simon, 'and can I do anything to ensure my son can at least carry a tune?' The team investigates this melodic mystery. Show more