Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Joanna Durrant

Episodes 288
Avg. Duration 1h 12m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Jo Durrant celebrates and explores arts and science as part of our culture. Winner of the 2021 Sir Arthur Clarke Award: Space Achievement - Media, broadcast & written.

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Ep 283 Dr Russell Arnott

May 26, 2026 1h 19m

Jo's special guest in episode 283 is Dr Russell Arnott, an ocean science communicator and director of Incredible Oceans. He talks about his career, passion for his subject and what he'll be doing at…

Ep 282 Simon Mason

May 20, 2026 1h 18m

In episode 282 Jo is joined by Simon Mason, author of a number of books - for children and young people, literary fiction and more recently crime fiction for adults. He talks about his books in…

Ep 281 Dr Emma Yhnell Myth Busting Dreams, Dehydration & Dopamine

May 12, 2026 1h 7m

Jo welcomes back Dr Emma Yhnell in episode 281 to myth bust biomedical and brain based science. Emma is a reader in neuroscience at Cardiff University and talks to Jo about a range of topics…

Ep 280 Dr Darren Freebury-Jones & Theatre History: Shakespeare

May 05, 2026 1h 15m

In a milestone episode 280 Jo welcomes Dr Darren Freebury-Jones, a Shakespeare scholar, public speaker and author of 'Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers'. They begin a new series on the history of…

Ep 279 Essie Fox

Apr 28, 2026 1h 27m

Jo's special guest in episode 279 is historical novelist Essie Fox. She talks about her career, passion for gothic literature and her recent books 'Dangerous', about Lord Byron and 'Catherine', which…

Ep 278 Prof Susan Amussen

Apr 21, 2026 1h 19m

In episode 278 Jo is joined by Prof Susan Amussen, who is professor of history at the University of California Merced. They celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday by talking about Susan's book:…

Ep 277 A-Z of Science Fiction Cinema: C

Apr 14, 2026 1h 32m

Jo's special guests in episode 277 are Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from the At The Flicks podcast, who return to talk about science fiction. They continue their series on the A-Z of science…

Ep 276 Dr Sarah Bearchell & 'The Future of Agriculture'

Apr 07, 2026 1h 17m

In episode 276 Jo welcomes back Dr Sarah Bearchell, who presents science shows for children. This time she talks to Jo about her new book 'The Future of Agriculture', including how climate change and…

Ep 275 Prof Adam Hart Myth Busting Tortoises

Mar 31, 2026 1h

Jo welcomes back Prof Adam Hart in episode 275. Adam is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire and joins Jo to myth bust a variety of subjects. This time it's…

Ep 274 Kerry Scorah Top Ten Theatre

Mar 25, 2026 1h 20m

In episode 274 Jo concludes her celebration of Women's History Month and welcomes back magician Kerry Scorah. She takes part in Jo's series where a guest chooses their Top Ten Theatre shows. Her…

Ep 273 Rachael Rowe & 'The Science Lover's Guide To London'

Mar 18, 2026 1h 10m

Jo continues her celebration of Women's History Month in episode 273 and is joined by Rachael Rowe. She is an author and journalist and talks about her book 'The Science Lover's Guide To London'. She…

Ep 272 Dr Shelia Kanani MBE

Mar 11, 2026 1h 16m

As Jo continues her celebration of Women's History Month, she is joined in episode 272 by Dr Shelia Kanani MBE. Shelia is a planetary scientist, space educator and author. She talks about her passion…

Ep 271 Annie Garthwaite & 'The King's Mother'

Mar 04, 2026 1h 33m

Jo begins a new series celebrating Women's History Month, and in episode 271 welcomes back historical novelist Annie Garthwaite. They discuss the sequel to her debut book 'Cecily' - 'The King's…

Ep 270 Paul Scott Top Ten Theatre

Feb 25, 2026 1h 25m

In a milestone episode 270 Jo welcomes back Paul Scott, who has worked in theatres and arts centres for many years. He takes part in Jo's series where a guest chooses their Top Ten Theatre shows. His…

Ep 269 Science Fiction B Movies

Feb 18, 2026 1h 41m

Jo's special guests in episode 269 are Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from the At The Flicks podcast, who return to talk about science fiction. This time they pause their A-Z of sci-fi films, to…

Ep 268 Dr Daniel Swift

Feb 11, 2026 1h 27m

In episode 268 Jo's special guest is Dr Daniel Swift, Associate Professor in English at Northeastern University and the author of the book 'The Dream Factory: London's First Playhouse and the Making…

Ep 267 Dr Elizbeth Norton

Feb 04, 2026 1h 32m

Jo's special guest in episode 267 is Dr Elizbeth Norton, who is a historian specialising in queenship. She shares her passion for her subject and discusses her recent book 'Women Who Ruled The World:…

Ep 266 Phil Downing - Harvington Hall

Jan 28, 2026 1h 25m

In episode 266 Jo is joined by Phil Downing who is the manager of Harvington Hall - a Grade I listed Elizabethan manor in Worcestershire. They talk about his passion for history, why Harvington is…

Ep 265 Amelia Thomas

Jan 21, 2026 1h 19m

Jo's special guest in episode 265 is Amelia Thomas, who is an author, journalist and naturalist. She talks about her career and why she spent a year learning to listen to animals, for her book 'What…

Ep 264 A-Z of Science Fiction Cinema: B

Jan 14, 2026 1h 44m

In episode 264 Jo is joined by Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from the At The Flicks podcast, who return to talk about science fiction. They continue their new series on the A-Z of science fiction…

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