Bang Goes the Theory - Season 8

Bang Goes the Theory

Season 8

2014 • 8 Episodes

Episodes

Energy - Bang Goes the Theory

1. Energy

March 10, 2014

The team investigate how close Britain might get to running out of electricity.

Cancer - Bang Goes the Theory

2. Cancer

March 17, 2014

Liz Bonnin explains how cells turn cancerous by blowing high-tech bubbles.

Big Data - Bang Goes the Theory

3. Big Data

March 24, 2014

Liz Bonnin takes a look at how big data monitors Rolls Royce jet engines.

Ageing - Bang Goes the Theory

4. Ageing

March 31, 2014

The team investigate the ill effects of old age, from weakened bones to dementia.

Flu - Bang Goes the Theory

5. Flu

April 7, 2014

The team look at flu, with Jem Stansfield explaining the disease on a cellular level.

Flooding - Bang Goes the Theory

6. Flooding

April 14, 2014

With the waters receding, the team takes a more considered look at the recent floods.

Trains - Bang Goes the Theory

7. Trains

April 28, 2014

The team look at measures engineers take to ensure Britain's rail system stays on track.

Disaster Relief - Bang Goes the Theory

8. Disaster Relief

May 5, 2014

A look at the problems the humanitarian community faces when tackling a disaster.