The Infinite Monkey Cage
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Bees v Wasps
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July 8, 2023
43 minutes
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince tackle one of the most important questions posed by science: which is better, bees or wasps? To defend bees, ecologist Dave Goulson joins the panel, while entomologist Seirian Sumner comes to the defence of wasps. Although both species are known to deliver a nasty sting, Seirian and Dave battle to show why their species should be loved, not swotted, and how we unknowingly rely on them. Comedian Catherine Bohart takes on the role of judge. Which will she ultimately choose: bees or wasps?
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Producer: Caroline Steel
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem