
Colin Tudge
writer, scientist and author of The Variety of Life: A Survey and a Celebration of all the Creatures that Have Ever Lived
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
The Natural Order
Melvyn Bragg discusses the science of taxonomy; the intricate organisation of Phyllum, Genus and Species, and examines the values that underpin the natural order.
6 April 2000
Also featuring: Sandy Knapp, Henry Gee
Evolution
Melvyn Bragg examines the future of gene therapy and advances in evolutionary biology. Could electronic devices discover the means of self-replication, and what would be the consequences?
15 April 1999
Also featuring: John Maynard Smith