Stephen Pumfrey
Senior Lecturer in the History of Science at Lancaster University
5 episodes
Appears in multiple episodes with: Lisa Jardine
Covers topics in categories such as:
Early Geology
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the emergence of geology as a scientific discipline.
12 April 2012
Also featuring: Andrew Scott, Leucha Veneer
Baconian Science
Melvyn Bragg and guests Patricia Fara, Stephen Pumfrey and Rhodri Lewis discuss the Jacobean lawyer, political fixer and alleged founder of modern science Francis Bacon.
2 April 2009
Also featuring: Patricia Fara, Rhodri Lewis
The Royal Society
Melvyn Bragg discusses how the formation of the Royal Society heralded the dawning of a new scientific era in the 17th century.
23 March 2006
Also featuring: Lisa Jardine, Michael Hunter
ScienceSocial history of the United KingdomRoyal Society1660 establishments in EnglandLearned societies of the United Kingdom, National academies of sciences, Scientific organizations established in 1660, Professional associations based in the United Kingdom, Members of the International Science Council, Organizations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Non-profit organisations based in London, Members of the International Council for Science, Organisations based in London with royal patronageMagnetism
Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of the mysterious force of magnetism.
29 September 2005
Also featuring: John Heilbron, Lisa Jardine
Alchemy
Melvyn Bragg discusses the pursuit of Alchemy, its history and legacy. What ideas could transform base metals into gold?
24 February 2005
Also featuring: Peter Forshaw, Lauren Kassell