Take the Bang challenges

The Bang Goes The Theory location

Ian Johnston tells the history of the series' location - a story from sonic booms to Bang!

Find out what's brewing at Bang's former power station as we meet Dermot Caulfield.

In a tight spot? See how you would react by trying out the science challenges from the BBC/OU TV series Bang Goes The Theory

You find yourself in an underground cavern, facing a locked door with a strange word above it. And so starts a series of challenges...

Prison break

Imprisoned in an underground cavern, facing a blocked exit with a strange word above it. Can you escape the locked door challenge?

Can you make enough light to escape without waking the slumbering snakes by a flame?

Can you science skills get the door to an airtight room to open? We're holding our breath.

You're going to have be your own biologist to overcome the deadly booby-trap and be a survivor.

You're nearly free, but your mate Mike has got himself in a fix, too. Can you help him and get island hopping?

Content last updated: 13/07/2009