Brian Cox

[TinTrump]

Having previously seen "The Ascent of Money", Niall Ferguson's series "Civilisation" was good watching,
Apart from his insistence upon making referring to innovations as "apps", which was irritating.
I'd given Brian Cox's programme a try but it was too laboured.

[Platypus]

He was on R4 this morning with some other fella. They were talking about some stuff that went over my head, as well as parallel universe theories.

Another R4 fan! I knew we'd have loads in common

[MaryPoppins]

Another R4 fan! I knew we'd have loads in common

Sssh! I don't want everyone knowing. If my car windows are open, I'm a cool R1 chick.

Windows up; I like to have R4 on in the hope some of the clever stuff will permeate my brain.

[NotAllThere]

If Brian Cox is presenting a program, no matter how interesting the subject matter, I'll switch off (or over). I cannot abide his chirpy grin. Irritating little tick.

I did see a popular science program recently presented by someone else, who was far better. I can't remember what it was called, but it involved blowing up a melon to demonstrate the big bang. That was quite cool.

[NotAllThere]

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Where's the minigun smilie when you need it?

Glad to be of service.

[Mich the Tester]

On a not entirely related subject, I tuned in to 'Bang goes the theory' yesterday as I'd noticed Liz Bonnin would be presenting; what a shame that she was wearing a rather frumpy blouse, instead of something that would compliment her attractive, erm, intellect.

[gingerjedi]

On a not entirely related subject, I tuned in to 'Bang goes the theory' yesterday as I'd noticed Liz Bonnin would be presenting; what a shame that she was wearing a rather frumpy blouse, instead of something that would compliment her attractive, erm, intellect.

That program is far more condescending than anything Cox has done, it was a rushed together hotchpotch aimed at people who've managed to get through life so far without ever wondering what an earthquake actually is.

Back on topic, I like Cox... I mean... I think Brian does a good job giving a small insight into a very complicated subject.

[TimberWolf]

That program is far more condescending than anything Cox has done, it was a rushed together hotchpotch aimed at people who've managed to get through life so far without ever wondering what an earthquake actually is.

Back on topic, I like Cox... I mean... I think Brian does a good job giving a small insight into a very complicated subject.

WHS. Bang Goes the Theory comprises a guy who fancies himself, an absolute thicko and Liz Bonnin as the jewel in the crown. It can be annoying to watch for various reasons, but I still watch it.

[Mich the Tester]

That program is far more condescending than anything Cox has done, it was a rushed together hotchpotch aimed at people who've managed to get through life so far without ever wondering what an earthquake actually is.

I wasn't expecting a BSc level lecture on geology, just a good look at Liz Bonnin.

[TimberWolf]

I wasn't expecting a BSc level lecture on geology, just a good look at Liz Bonnin.

And tying the two together nicely, did you notice how much better Liz coped with being on top of Hawaii than Brian? Brian looked ill, whereas Liz looked fit, but you already said that.