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Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science Series 3
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Problems with long space voyages and troubleshooting tips. Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafnowicz. From 2014.

Helen Keen's comic but scientifically accurate look at the science and history of space exploration.

A look at how we might one day travel to Mars and beyond - discussing the problems of long space voyages.

With tips on a rather unsavoury way to stop cosmic rays and what to do if you feel like eating your crewmates?

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.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Jul 2022 23:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Performer Helen Keen
Actor Peter Serafinowicz
Actor Susy Kane
Producer Gareth Edwards
Writer Helen Keen
Writer Miriam Underhill

Broadcasts

  • Wed 2 Apr 2014 23:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 1 Mar 2017 23:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 16 Apr 2018 23:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 17 Apr 2018 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 12 Jul 2022 23:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra