Bang Goes the Theory

Season 8

2014 · 8 episodes · 4h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Energy

   10 Mar 2014 · 30 min

   The team investigate how close Britain might get to running out of electricity.

2. 

   2. Cancer

   17 Mar 2014 · 30 min

   Liz Bonnin explains how cells turn cancerous by blowing high-tech bubbles.

3. 

   3. Big Data

   24 Mar 2014 · 30 min

   Liz Bonnin takes a look at how big data monitors Rolls Royce jet engines.

4. 

   4. Ageing

   31 Mar 2014 · 30 min

   The team investigate the ill effects of old age, from weakened bones to dementia.

5. 

   5. Flu

   7 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   The team look at flu, with Jem Stansfield explaining the disease on a cellular level.

6. 

   6. Flooding

   14 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   With the waters receding, the team takes a more considered look at the recent floods.

7. 

   7. Trains

   28 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   The team look at measures engineers take to ensure Britain's rail system stays on track.

8. 

   8. Disaster Relief

   5 May 2014 · 30 min

   A look at the problems the humanitarian community faces when tackling a disaster.