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A Balanced Programme on Balance

Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined inside their cage of infinite proportions by Sir Paul Nurse and comedian Katy Brand to look at how science is portrayed in the press.

The Infinite Monkeys, Brian Cox and Robin Ince, are joined on stage by Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, and comedian and theology graduate Katy Brand to look at how science is portrayed in the press and whether opinion is ever as valid as evidence. Occasionally accused of lack of balance by lovers of astrology and the supernatural, the unashamedly rational and evidence loving duo tackle the issue of balance head on. Does the media skew scientific debate by giving too much weight to public opinion over the scientific evidence? Do important science messages get lost because scientists don't engage enough with seemingly irrational concerns and beliefs? A witty irreverent look at some of the issues surrounding the public's perception of science and how it's reported in the media.

Producer: Alexandra Feachem
Presenters: Robin Ince and Brian Cox
Guests: Katy Brand and Sir Paul Nurse.

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30 minutes

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Tue 29 Nov 2011 23:00

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  • Mon 28 Nov 2011 16:30
  • Tue 29 Nov 2011 23:00

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