Small Screen Science

Is there a better-loved British crime drama? Silent Witness has been running since 1996, season 23 aired in 2020, and it’s also one of Emma and Karen’s favourite shows. In this episode, we speak to one of the scientific advisors for the show, Dr Stuart Hamilton, who is a forensic pathologist and helps make sure all the science in the show is fact-checked. Who better to ask about all the gory detai...

From using maths to bake the perfect pie to exploring the science of food acoustics, our first episode looks at the Great British Bake Off. We explore the science behind baking a victoria sponge or sourdough loaf, speak to 2017 Bake Off contestant Yan Tsou about using maths when creating pies and we join food acoustics specialist Dr Megan Povey to find out how the crunching and crackling sounds of...

From the forensic pathology behind Silent Witness to the science of attraction that flirts through Love Island, we look at the science behind some of the UK's favourite TV shows. Hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Karen Collins. If you enjoy the podcast please leave us a review (five stars would be perfect, thanks) as it really helps new listeners find the podcast. For more, read our science...