You might think materials are a bit boring and inconsequential but without them we would still be living in the stone age. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by material scientists Mark Miodownik and Anna Ploszajski and comedian Ed Byrne to discover the life changing materials that are hidden in plain sight. Which materials have made us human? Which materials do we completely depend on? And how will materials shape our future?Producer: Caroline Steel Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Comedian Ed Byrne showcases his surprising horticultural knowledge as the hosts debate about plants, strawberries, and invasive species. They also discuss encounters with grey squirrels and defend mosquitoes. The episode is filled with humor and fascinating insights into the world of gardening.

Ed Byrne, gazebo building stand-up, discusses his absence from the show, saving lives, and finding humor in tragedy. Topics include cheating with AI, building a gazebo, heroic acts, ethics of saving lives, AI stand-up comedy, ethics of pornography, and finding humor in tragedy.