Moths v Butterflies - Katy Brand, Jane Hill and Chris Jiggins
What really separates a moth from a butterfly? Is it just a matter of day and night, or is there more to this fluttering feud than meets the eye?
Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince flap into the fabulous world of Lepidoptera with Professor Jane Hill, Professor Chris Jiggins, and comedian Katy Brand. Together, they chase colourful wings through science and storytelling, uncovering epic insect migrations, the secrets behind dazzling wing patterns, and most importantly, why Katy has a butterfly tattoo on her arm!Producer: Olivia Jani
Series Producer: Melanie Brown
Executive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBBC Studios Audio Production
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Moths v Butterflies - Katy Brand, Jane Hill and Chris Jiggins
The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 33
Brian Cox and Robin Ince adjudicate a fluttery face off!
What really separates a moth from a butterfly? Is it just a matter of day and night, or is there more to this fluttering feud than meets the eye?
Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince flap into the fabulous world of Lepidoptera with Professor Jane Hill, Professor Chris Jiggins, and comedian Katy Brand. Together, they chase colourful wings through science and storytelling, uncovering epic insect migrations, the secrets behind dazzling wing patterns, and most importantly, why Katy has a butterfly tattoo on her arm!
Producer: Olivia Jani
Series Producer: Melanie Brown
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
BBC Studios Audio Production
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