Seasons & Episodes
Vortex Cannon
Jem Stansfield builds a vortex cannon to pick up where the big bad wolf failed to blow over a house of brick; Dallas Cam
Jet Pack
In this second episode of the series, the team take on more scientific challenges. Engineer Jem Stansfield designs, buil
Vacuum Climber
In the latest of the series that puts science to the test, the team takes on more fun experiments and challenges. Dallas
Rockets & Space
The team take on more popular science. Liz Bonnin investigates recent research into the magnetic qualities of cows, whil
Adrenaline Junkie
Jem Stansfield attempts to defeat the US Navy's latest weapon with no more than some foam and a crash helmet. Zoologist
Helicopters
Jem Stansfield takes to the air with the Royal Navy to explain how helicopters work, while Liz Bonnin puts brain trainin
Braking Systems & Origins Of Speech
Jem Stansfield tests out new braking systems that won't burn money, Liz Bonnin looks into the origins of speech by tryin
Microwave Death Ray & Gyroscopes
Jem Stansfield builds a microwave death ray to prove the existence of invisible and untapped energy, Liz Bonnin takes on
Spider Silk & Flight School
Jem Stansfield puts spider silk - the strongest material in the natural world - to the test; Liz Bonnin joins the RAF's
Toffee Powered Rocket & Sense Of Smell
The team take on more scientific challenges. Jem Stansfield decides to build a rocket powered by toffee and then thinks
Land Speed, Oil, and CSI
Engineer Jem tries to smash a land speed record with the help of a single fire extinguisher, a go kart and a well oiled
G-Force, Sport Relief, and Atoms
Liz Bonnin, Dallas Campbell and Jem Stansfield take on more scientific challenges. Engineer Jem becomes a crash test dum
Charles Darwin, Hydrofoil and 3D
Dallas takes on the latest lie detection technology, while Liz looks at the dilemma that threatened to undermine her her
Steel, Immortality, Dolphins
Liz Bonnin, Dallas Campbell, Jem Stansfield and Dr Yan Wong take on more experiments and scientific challenges. Jem hit
Ash, Ice and Carbon
Bang goes the Theory puts science to the test once more. The team start by looking at the science behind the recent vol
Happiness, Climate Change and Avalanches
Dallas hits the streets to discover what makes us happy, while Liz travels to Norway to investigate the latest technolog
Free Diving, Horsepower and Antimatter
Jem straps a race horse to his car to explain what horsepower is, Liz sets Dallas a free diving challenge that leaves hi
Smell, Life and Junk Fuel
Liz Bonnin launches a large experiment to learn about the nation's sense of smell, and Dallas Campbell investigates new
Oil Spill Disaster
In this episode, the team investigate the recent Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Zoologist Liz Bonnin travels to Louisiana
Sunburn, Smarter, Square Wheels
In the second episode of the series, the team take on more scientific challenges. Liz Bonnin looks at the science behin
Jetlag, Solar System, Square Wheeled Motorbike
Liz conducts an experiment into jetlag and how to avoid it, while Dallas demonstrates the size of the solar system with
Weather, Wave Power and Evolution
Dallas looks at the origins of our weather and explains how the emergence of seasons allowed life to form, all with the
Icelandic Volcano Eruption, Gambling in Vegas, Solar Furnaces
Liz visits the volcano that brought Britain to a standstill, and examines its aftermath and the likelihood of a re-occur
Ice Boat, Comets, Hypothermia
Jem faces his toughest challenge yet: to build a boat made out of ice, and take it and the rest of the team for a spin i
Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
In the first of a new series, Bang Goes the Theory looks at the science behind the recent devastating Japanese earthquak
IVF, Playground Swing, and a Special Mirror
In the second episode of the series, Liz follows two couples undertaking IVF and looks at the new research that may dram
Supersonic, Sticky Stuff and an Optical Illusion
Dallas goes supersonic and meets the team behind a 1000mph car. Jem looks at what makes stuff sticky and makes homemade
Calories, Risk and Antibiotics
Jem explains what a calorie is by making the rest of the gang take part in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Yan is at
Light, Lasers and Citizen Science
Jem Stansfield explains lasers on the 50th anniversary of their invention, Dallas takes part in a Citizen Science experi
GM Crops, Dust Allergy and Shattering Glass
Liz looks at the controversial science of genetically modified crops in Hawaii. Dallas tries to remedy Jem's dust allerg
Singing Road, Dad Dancing, DNA Family Tree
This episode of the series that reveals your world with a bang has a royal wedding theme. Jem builds a singing road as a
Recycling, GPS and Magic Tricks
Jem visits a mega-plant in Sussex to investigate the future of recycling. Dallas explains how GPS works and how it is ch
Diamonds, Popcorn and Cancer
Jem makes his own diamond and then proves they aren't forever. Dr Yan explains the science of popcorn, and Dallas invest
Rip Currents, Evolution and Making Gold
In the second episode of the science series, Liz hits the beach with the RNLI to experience the power of rip currents; D
Rockets, Robots
Jem Stansfield witnesses the power of rockets as he spends time with the team working on the Bloodhound land-speed recor
Stem Cell Research, Memory
Liz Bonnin investigates new stem-cell research that could change the face of organ transplant surgery, Dr Yan Wong tries
Bedbugs, Gravitational Lensing and Statistics
Liz investigates an increasingly common and unwelcome guest - the bedbug. Meanwhile, Yan explains why statistics are not
Tooth Decay and Refreezing food
Dallas attempts to find out what causes tooth decay and gum disease. Yan explains the reason why refreezing food is not
Helium Shortage, Radiation and Airport Security
Dallas investigates a potential global helium shortage, Dr Yan tests shoppers on how much they know about radiation, and
Nuclear Power
In the aftermath of the Fukushima radiation scare, the team turns its attention to nuclear power. Jem climbs into a reac
Fuel for Free
The team investigates why petrol costs so much, and whether we can use science to make fuel for free. Liz experiences li
Is Life Too Loud
The team asks whether modern life is damaging our ears. Dallas explores how safety-conscious scientists are putting the
Cyber Security
Liz finds out how safe digital storage formats such as DVDs and memory sticks are, and whether the Cloud answers all our
Crowds
Dallas learns how people in crowds can cooperate subconsciously. Liz learns how architects can control the flow of crowd
Wireless Signals
The team look at the health implications of wireless signals with the assistance of Howard Stableford. Jem looks at the
Energy
Jem dreams of flying under his own power by pedalling a homemade plane into the air. He sets out to discover why muscles
Traffic
The team looks at some of the biggest travel nightmares. Liz investigates what causes traffic jams, whether lane switchi
Humans and Dogs
The team sets out to discover what is behind our special relationship with dogs. In Austria, Liz visits researchers comp
Plastic
From food-fraud to flu, from plastics to poisons, and from superbugs to sugar, TV science legend Maggie Philbin joins pr
Antibiotics
The team investigates germs and infection the future of antibiotics. Liz Bonnin explains why doctors can be reluctant to
Sugar
Sugar is on trial in this programme. Widely blamed for all manner of health issues beyond rotten teeth and expanding wai
Safety
The team look at some of the things threatening the safety of your family on a daily basis. Liz finds out why old and ve
Food Technology
With the recent horsemeat scandal fresh in our minds, the team ask how much we really know about what's on our dinner pl
Under Pressure
In this episode, the team look at Britain under pressure. With the population of the UK topping 63 million, what are sci
Personal Medicine
In this episode, the team explore the new era of personal medicine. With people taking ever bigger roles in their own he
Air Pollution
The team investigate what air pollution is, where it comes from, and what it does to us.
Energy
The team investigate how close Britain might get to running out of electricity.
Cancer
Liz Bonnin explains how cells turn cancerous by blowing high-tech bubbles.
Big Data
Liz Bonnin takes a look at how big data monitors Rolls Royce jet engines.
Ageing
The team investigate the ill effects of old age, from weakened bones to dementia.
Flu
The team look at flu, with Jem Stansfield explaining the disease on a cellular level.
Flooding
With the waters receding, the team takes a more considered look at the recent floods.
Trains
The team look at measures engineers take to ensure Britain's rail system stays on track.
Disaster Relief
A look at the problems the humanitarian community faces when tackling a disaster.
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