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Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science Series 2
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If civilisations exist on other planets - why do they never call? Quirky true history with Helen Keen. From May 2012.

The return of the factually-correct, but funny, exploration of the science and history of space travel, examining the Fermi paradox.

If the universe is really infinite, it should contain infinite life, and yet we have had no contact from alien civilisations.

Different ideas are examined through history of what life might be like on other planets.

Discover some of the more surprising suggestions scientists have had on how to get in touch - from giant burning parallelograms in the Sahara to sending nude pictures into space.

Written by Helen Keen and Miriam Underhill.

Starring:

Helen Keen
Peter Serafinowicz
Susy Kane

Producer: Garth Edwards.

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in May 2012.

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

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  • Wed 16 May 2012 23:00
    91热爆 Radio 4
  • Wed 2 Oct 2013 23:15
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  • Mon 11 Jan 2016 23:45
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  • Tue 12 Jan 2016 09:45
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  • Thu 25 May 2017 22:30
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  • Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:45
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  • Wed 24 Jan 2024 23:30
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