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Size Matters

Series 1

Episode 1: Big Trouble

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Hannah Fry takes a spectacular look at the science of size. Hannah starts by asking whether things could be bigger, including Earth and living things. Show more

Hey You What If?

Series 2

You Were Invisible

First broadcast: on CBBC HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

We try out three potential ways to become invisible and discover some surprising side effects.

Hey You What If?

Series 2

Your Mind Could Move Things

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

We imagine a world where it's possible to move things with your mind like films, but find that the laws of physics mean that this superpower wouldn't quite work like you'd expect.

Hey You What If?

Series 2

Animals Were Supersized

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

We look at whether some animals can get gigantic and find out that if you are being chased by a giant snail or a humungous butterfly, then fear not, you must be dreaming.

Hey You What If?

Series 2

You Were the Last Person on Earth

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

What would the planet be like if all other humans disappeared, leaving you as the last person on earth?

Hey You What If?

Series 2

You Shrunk the Earth

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

We find out what would happen if you shrank the earth. You could jump higher and move faster, but you would end up with altitude sickness even at sea level.

Fred & Pete's Treasure Tales

Series 1

The Curious Clock

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

Available for years

After Fred and Pete stumble upon a strange clock, they go on an adventure to St Michael's Mount, a castle that is sometimes an island, sometimes not, and is home to an unusual duck!

Hey You What If?

Series 2

You Flew Like a Superhero

First broadcast: on CBBC HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

Flying like a superhero may sound like enormous fun, but there are some serious downsides that Hollywood does not tell you about - weather, extreme cold and even fizzy blood.

Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain

Series 1

The Big Kick

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

Brain asks the question of whether you can kick a ball to France. Footballer Leah Williamson and physicist Steve Mould are on hand to help find the answer.

Size Matters

Series 1

Episode 2: That Shrinking Feeling

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Hannah Fry takes a look at the science of size. Here, she asks if things could be smaller, including the Earth, living things and the Sun. Show more

Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain

Series 1

Live Underwater

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for 12 months

Brain wants to know what it would be like if we lived underwater. Zoologist Megan McCubbin and inventor Jun Kamei wade in with Leila to help.

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Presenter Hannah Fry reveals how much our planet can change in just a single day and how these daily changes are essential to our existence. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Hannah Fry
Executive Producer:
Elliott Halpern
Executive Producer:
Jasper James

Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain

Series 1

Talk to Dogs!

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for 11 months

Ken's brain is searching for an answer to the question of whether we can talk with dogs. Leila knows just where to look, while Ken has help from Storm Huntley with her dog Boo.

Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain

Series 1

Floor Is Lava!

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Available for 11 months

Brain's question is a hot one, what if the floor really was lava. Leila tests a homemade lava-proof suit, Ken gets tips from gymnast Joe Fraser and lava-facts from Professor Chris. Show more

Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain

Series 1

Catapult to the Moon

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for 11 months

Ken's brain wants to know if it's possible to catapult yourself to the moon. Space expert Vinita Marwaha Madill and inventor Tom Stanton have answers - but Leila may have to test it out.

Don't Blame Me, Blame My Brain

Series 1

Rock Paper Scissors

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for 11 months

Brain loves playing rock paper scissors, but hates losing - so he asks Ken to find out how you can always win. Show more

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Available for 11 months

Ken’s had enough of Brain’s questions, but that leads to a new one: why does Ken get so annoyed? Can psychologist Leila and presenter Andy Day help find the answer?