Science in Action (radio programme)
Nowadays, Science in Action (radio programme) is a topic that captures the attention of numerous people around the world. From its impact on society to its repercussions on a personal level, Science in Action (radio programme) is a topic that leaves no one indifferent. Throughout history, Science in Action (radio programme) has been the subject of debate and controversy, generating mixed opinions and mixed emotions. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Science in Action (radio programme), from its origin to its evolution today, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view of this topic that is so relevant today.
| Genre | Current science |
|---|---|
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Language | English |
| Home station | BBC World Service |
| Hosted by | Roland Pease |
| Recording studio | Broadcasting House |
| Original release | 7 July 1979 – 30 October 2025 |
| Website | Science in Action |
| Podcast | Podcasts |
Science in Action was a long-running weekly radio programme produced by the BBC World Service and hosted by British journalists Roland Pease,[1] Marnie Chesterton, and scientist and broadcaster Professor Adam Hart. It was broadcast on Thursdays at 18.32 GMT and repeated twice the following day, at 01.32 and 08.32.
A programme with the title Science in Action is believed to have begun life in 1964, when it replaced an earlier series, dating from the 1950s, called Science and Industry.[2] From September 1965 a short-lived series called Science in Action ran on the Home Service; it was broadcast at 19.30 on Thursdays, later 21.30. In December 1965 it was moved to 14.30 on Fridays. The present weekly World Service series, also called Science in Action, began on Saturday 7 July 1979.
The last broadcast was on 30 October 2025,[3] as part of a cut of £6 million from the World Service and loss of 130 jobs.[4] The programme was replaced with BBC Radio 4's programme, Inside Science, which took over the former slots of Science in Action.
See also
- Inside Science, radio programme on BBC Radio Four
References
- ^ "Roland Pease". journalisted. Media Standards Trust. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Redfern, Martin (2004). "BBC radio science: challenges and opportunities". Journal of Science Communication. 03 (4): C05. doi:10.22323/2.03040305. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
- ^ "BBC Audio | Science In Action | How science got here, and where next". www.bbc.com. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts - Committees - UK Parliament". committees.parliament.uk. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
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