Great Unanswered Questions

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Edinburgh Special2011082420120424 (R4)Comedy talk show recorded at last year's Edinburgh Festival. Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and team are joined by special guest Andrew Maxwell. Resident font of knowledge Dr David Booth attempts to answer the questions presented by the audience and as the others debate and discuss, computer buff Matthew Collins trawls the internet to find content which will enhance the humour and knowledge.

The comedy talk show which blends comedy and science, featuring comedian Colin Murphy.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

010120081103Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and his cohorts in a series where the most ridiculous of questions are tackled, with an attempt to provide the correct or at the very least, a funny answer. Could there be a city under the sea? Could pigs fly?

Regular guests, scientist Dr David Booth and up-and-coming comedian and computer geek Matthew Collins, are joined by special guest Jo Caulfield.

Produced by Jackie Hamilton.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2008.

Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seeks answers.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

010220081110Why do dogs stick their heads out of car windows?

How come you can eat mouldy cheese but not mouldy bread?

Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and his cohorts try to answer the most ridiculous of questions with the correct or at the very least, funny answers.

Scientist - Dr David Booth

Comedian and computer geek - Matthew Collins.

Special guest: Phill Jupitus.

Producer: Jackie Hamilton

First broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster in April 2008.

Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seeks answers.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

010320081117How do they identify bodies from their dental records - if they don't know who their dentist is?

And why do balls bounce?

Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and his cohorts try to answer the most ridiculous of questions with the correct or at the very least, funny answers.

Scientist - Dr David Booth

Comedian and computer geek - Matthew Collins.

Special guest: Stephen Grant

Producer: Jackie Hamilton

First broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster in 2008.

Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

010420081124Can pigs fly?

And if you had to surf down a volcano on a sea of lava - what could you use as a surfboard?

Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and his cohorts try to answer the most ridiculous of questions with the correct or at the very least, funny answers.

Scientist - Dr David Booth

Comedian and computer geek - Matthew Collins.

Special guest: Tony Law.

First broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster in 2008.

Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

020120100920Who are the most intelligent - rocket scientists or brain surgeons?

Which wakes up first - you or your eyes?

Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and his two resident nerds Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the unanswerable.

With Dara O'Briain.

Producer: Jackie Hamilton.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

Dara O'Briain joins the comedy talk show which tries to answer the unanswerable.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

020220100927Who will make the most sense - the geeks or the comedians?

Comedian Colin Murphy and his two resident nerds Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the unanswerable.

With Irish comedy star Neil Delamere.

This is the show which introduces the funny part of your brain to the intelligent part.

Producer: Jackie Hamilton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

Irish comedy star Neil Delamere provides more laughs than answers this week.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

020320101004After cremation, will a 20 stone person fit into a cremation jar?

What age does the average couple cease to have sex?

And, does each of us have the potential to be a bright sparkling diamond?

Comedian Colin Murphy and his two resident nerds Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the unanswerable.

With comedian Adam Bloom.

Producer: Jackie Hamilton.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

Comedian Adam Bloom discovers when the average couple cease to have sex.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

020420101011Why do people kiss? Why do pizzas come in a square box? Do snails think slowly?

And how much fat do you need to become bullet-proof?

Comedian Colin Murphy and his two resident nerds Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the unanswerable.

With comedian Ardal O' Hanlon.

You may not get the answers you were expecting but you'll certainly have a few laughs.

Producer: Jackie Hamilton.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

Comedian Ardal O' Hanlon discovers how much fat you need to become bullet-proof!

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

020520101018Is it only the bone idle that have time to ponder ridiculous questions? Maybe it is an early sign of madness!

Colin Murphy's excuse is that it informs, educates and entertains?

Judge for yourself when comedians Craig Hill, Colin Murphy and resident nerds Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins attempt to answer questions such as why can some people sing and others can't?

Producer: Jackie Hamilton.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

Comedian Craig Hill turns to song in an attempt to answer this week's questions.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

020620101025Comedian Colin Murphy and his two resident nerds Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the unanswerable.

With comedian Jason Manford.

You may not get the answers you were expecting but you'll certainly have a few laughs.

Producer: Jackie Hamilton.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

Can you knock yourself out by punching yourself in the head? Jason Manford has the answer.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

03012011053020110805 (R4)This week's comedy talk show features Northern Irish comedians Colin Murphy and Martin M r discussing questions such as: do triangular sandwiches taste better than rectangular ones?

Resident brainiac Dr David Booth will attempt to offer some sense amidst the nonsense and computer whizz Matthew Collins will trawl the internet to find content, which will heighten the entertainment value.

Talk show which blends comedy and science, featuring comedian Colin Murphy.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

03022011053120110812 (R4)This week's comedy talk show features Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and special guest comic Carl Donnelly discussing questions such as: what do blind people see in their dreams? Resident know-all Dr David Booth will attempt to answer this and other questions and computer nerd Matthew Collins will click his way through the world wide web in an attempt to add other mind baffling 'stuff'.

Talk show which blends comedy and science, featuring comedian Colin Murphy.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

03032011060120110819 (R4)This week's comedy talk show features comedian Colin Murphy and Irish comic PJ Gallagher discussing questions such as: how thick is a twig before it is considered a branch? Resident scientist Dr David Booth will attempt to offer some answers amidst the laughs and computer whizz Matthew Collins will trawl the internet to find content which will heighten the entertainment value.

Talk show which blends comedy and science, featuring comedian Colin Murphy.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

03042011060220110826 (R4)This week's comedy talk show features Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and special guest comedienne Holly Walsh discussing questions such as: when you wash clothes, why do jumpers get baggy and jeans shrink? Resident know-all Dr David Booth will attempt to answer this and other questions and computer nerd Matthew Collins will click his way through the world wide web in an attempt to add other mind baffling 'stuff'.

Talk show which blends comedy and science, featuring comedian Colin Murphy.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems

03052011060320110902 (R4)This week's comedy talk show features Northern Irish comedian Colin Murphy and master of mimickery Dermot Whelan discussing questions such as: what can you tell about someone based on whether they have a right, left or centre parting in their hair? Why does one style suit some people better than others? As Dermot resorts to his arsenal of voices (including a very good Terry Wogan) to tackle the questions, resident brainiac Dr David Booth will attempt to offer some sense amidst the nonsense and computer whizz Matthew Collins will trawl the internet to find content which will heighten the entertainment value.

Talk show which blends comedy and science, featuring comedian Colin Murphy.

Two comedians, one internet expert and one scientist attempt to solve intractable problems