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New project alert! The Naked Genetics podcast, from the Naked Scientists
Another thing that’s been keeping me busy lately is producing, presenting and launching a brand new monthly series of podcasts for the Naked Scientists. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you… *drum roll*…...
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Another Radio 4 documentary – Whatever Happened to the Chemistry Set?
Old chemistry sets at the Whipple Museum for the History of Science in Cambridge Yet another thing keeping me busy has been making my second BBC Radio 4 documentary, following last year’s Fighting the...
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New Sunday Driver video – Mechanical Angel
Check out this utterly awesome and beautiful video for Mechanical Angel by Sunday Driver, made by the lovely Gareth at Zenith Films. Here’s a couple of sneaky behind-the-scenes pics. Chandy and I...
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Music on Mondays: The Waves – Villagers
Bloody loving this track right now: It’s out at the end of October. Cannot wait. (warning – the video is very flashy and strobey, so not good for epileptics or people who go a bit wonky with flashing...
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Naked Scientists to be axed by BBC local radio
I never thought I’d have much in common with Danny Baker, but now I do. The Naked Scientists BBC Radio show, which I’ve helped to present for the best part of a decade, is being axed by BBC East for...
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Talk In Colour in the Metro
I actually squealed out loud when I opened the Metro on the tube and saw that Talk In Colour’s new single Bones was one of the Singles Of The Week. I don’t normally get the tube, so it was a real...
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Save the Naked Scientists – Update and actions
The campaign to save the Naked Scientists radio show from being axed by the BBC Eastern region after 10 glorious years is gathering pace. This week we’ve seen articles in the Guardian Science blogs...
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Save the Naked Scientists – Update 2 and more actions
TL;DR version: The BBC’s reasoning is still ridiculous. Please email: Alison.Hastings@bbc.co.uk (BBC Trust representative for England) David.Holdsworth@bbc.co.uk (Controller for BBC England)...
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Save the Naked Scientists – Update 3: the Pod Delusion
I managed to get my act together enough to do a spectacular little rant for the Pod Delusion podcast. Listen and download here – my bit starts at 48min36. For those of you that prefer reading to...
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Last Christmas – Talk In Colour live at the Waterline
Here’s a Christmas treat for you – Me and Mary from Talk In Colour playing a rather lovely version of Wham’s Last Christmas, recorded live at the wonderful Waterline in Dalston. This was part of our...
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Herding Hemingway’s Cats is coming soon!
After much blood, sweat, tears and wine, I’ve finally written a book. Coming out January 14th 2016 from Bloomsbury Sigma, it’s available to pre-order now from Amazon (affiliate link). WOOOO!!!!! The...
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BOOK UPDATE! Extract and discount code now available
OH MY GOD – it’s all getting a bit too exciting! My new book, Herding Hemingway’s Cats, has finally gone off to print. I’ve recorded the audiobook (amazing fun but such hard work) and you can now read...
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