Brainiac: Science Abuse

20031h 0m / epDocumentary · Comedy

First aired

November 13, 2003

6.7

TMDB Score

67% match · 47 votes

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S01 · E05

Episode 5

Season 1 · Dec 11, 2003

Ginger whingers – are redheads more sensitive to pain than brunettes. Taking down their particulars – is a job interview easier if the panel are naked. Indestructible objects – are they, really. Brainiac Boffin Jon Tickle really pushes his luck. Dog Whistles – If we can’t hear them, how do we know they work. If sports drinks get into your body faster, can they get out again quicker. After eating a kebab which drink is best to cool your mouth. Can you see the stars during the day if you’re at the bottom of a well. Modern art, the lazy man’s way. Explosives experts tackle the safe. And Fat v Thin continues.

About the Series

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DocumentaryComedy

Synopsis

Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.

CreatorsStewart Morris, Andy Milligan

First aired
November 13, 2003
Last aired
March 16, 2008
Seasons
6 seasons · 59 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
Sky One

Top Billed Cast

Vic Reeves

Vic Reeves

Self - Host

Jon Tickle

Jon Tickle

Self - Host

Thaila Zucchi

Thaila Zucchi

Self - Host

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