The first
series of Rough Science will be repeated this month. Details are
given below.
Rough
Science 1
Swapping their hi-tech
labs for a disused prison, five scientists are ferried to a mystery Mediterranean
island where they have to pool their collective wits to complete a series
of science-based challenges.
There are exploding bottles, failed experiments and the occasional difference
of opinion - at the same time as some genuine ‘Eureka’ moments.
This week - can they work out their exact latitude and longitude, manufacture
an insect repellent from scratch, and improvise a radio from an old saucepan?
Presented by Kate Humble.
Presented by Kate Humble.
Rough Science 2
Continuing the series following five scientists abandoned on a Mediterranean
island to tackle a series of science-based challenges, using just the
natural resources of the island. This week - can they improvise a low-tech
camera and film, make a compass, and dye a flag? Seawater, seaweed and
urine prove to be indispensable ingredients, but tempers begin to fray
as things don’t quite go to plan.
Presented by Kate Humble.
Rough Science 3
Swapping their hi-tech labs for a disused prison, five scientists are ferried to a remote Mediterranean prison where they pool their collective wits to complete a series of science-based challenges. This week Jonathan Hare and Mike Leahy go head to head in a race to generate power, while Mike Bullivant and Anna Lewington set about building a pharmacy. They extract and dispense a string of natural remedies including an antiseptic made from myrtle and olives, and an anti-flatulent from fennel seeds (to combat one of Mike Leahy’s less appealing habits!)
Presented by Kate Humble.
July 5, 00.30am Thursday night/Friday morning (Open Science), BBC TWO
Rough Science 4
Last in the series following five scientists abandoned on a Mediterranean island to tackle a series of science-based challenges. Leaving their hi-tech labs behind, this week they face the ultimate challenge - can they use their science skills to put food on the table? Mike Bullivant has an epic struggle to make soap, while Vanessa Griffiths improvises toothpaste from seaweed, seashells and mint.
Presented by Kate Humble.
