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Astronomical errors - how mistakes have shaped rocket science. Quirky true history with Helen Keen. From April 2014.

Comic but factually accurate history of space exploration.

A look at Astronomical Errors - how mistakes have shaped the history of rocket science, including how the universe is made out of ice, or possibly isn't.

And when you should keep quiet about the shape of the solar system.

Plus some of the more surprising activities of unpredictable genius, Isaac Newton.

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 18 Jun 202423:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

PerformerHelen Keen
ActorPeter Serafinowicz
ActorSusy Kane
ProducerGareth Edwards
WriterHelen Keen
WriterMiriam Underhill

Broadcasts

  • Wed 23 Apr 201423:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 7 May 201823:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 8 May 201809:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Aug 202223:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Jun 202423:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra