Brian Cox and Robin Ince's Christmas Compendium of Reason

This December join Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince, of Radio 4s The Infinite Monkey Cage, for their science and music variety show Christmas Compendium of Reason. A festive event like no other, full of comedy, wonder and so much more! Prepare for an excellent night out, with a whole host of very special guests. Previous shows have featured music icons The Cure, and legendary astronaut Chris Hadfield, plus surprises for comedy lovers, music fans, and science enthusiasts alike with guests such as New Order, Jo Brand, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hugh Grant, Eddie Izzard, Dara Ó Briain, Duran Duran, Alice Roberts, Jim Al-Khalili and Carolyn Porco. What on earth will be in store for 2021? Featuring Professor Brian Cox Brian is Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science and a Fellow of the Royal Society. As a broadcaster, Brian has presented a number of highly acclaimed science programmes for the BBC, boosting the popularity of subjects such as astronomy and physics and garnering a host of accolades, including two Royal Television Society awards and a Peabody Award for Wonders Of The Solar System. He has also authored a series of best-selling books, including the widely acclaimed Human Universe and the recently released Universal: A Guide to the Cosmos, and is recognised as the foremost communicator for all things scientific. His latest critically acclaimed BBC series, Forces of Nature, aired in 2016 whilst he recently once again co-hosted Stargazing Live. He holds two Guiness World Record titles for a science tour for his total sell-out debut tour, which began in 2016. Brian is perhaps the worlds foremost communicator of all things scientific. His innate ability to make highly complex matters enormously entertaining and easy to contemplate for the avid science bod or total novice alike has made his science television shows ground breaking in their audience reach and accessibility. The first-ever Professor Brian Cox Live tour was seen by over 150,000 people around the UK and Ireland. See Professor Brian Cox tour dates Robin Ince This versatile comedy veteran delivers a highly improvised set which can cover a vast range of subjects and material. As seen on Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Now Show, The News Quiz and Loose Ends. Chortle Award Winner 2009 and Winner of the Time Out Outstanding Comedy Achievement Award. 'Robin Ince is thoughtful, provocative and very funny' (The Times) 'When someone writes a history of modern comedy, they should make room for Robin Ince' (The Guardian). See Robin Ince tour dates