Bang Goes the Theory
Bang Goes the Theory: Season 8

Air Date

March 10, 2014

Episodes

8 episodes

Bang Goes the Theory

Season 8

Episodes

Energy

1. Energy

March 10, 2014
30 min

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

Cancer

2. Cancer

March 17, 2014
30 min

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

Big Data

3. Big Data

March 24, 2014
30 min

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

Ageing

4. Ageing

March 31, 2014
30 min

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

Flu

5. Flu

April 7, 2014
30 min

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

Flooding

6. Flooding

April 14, 2014
30 min

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

Trains

7. Trains

April 28, 2014
30 min

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

Disaster Relief

8. Disaster Relief

May 5, 2014
30 min

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