The Cure song “The Lovecats“ played by Robert Smith ft Brian Cox

Brian Cox and Robin Ince’s Christmas Compendium is a festive institution, stuffed with an explosive collision of science, music comedy and fascination, including, charm quarks, strange quarks and confusion. 2014’s show featured not only The Cure, and renowned American planetary scientist Carolyn Porco, but surprises for comedy lovers, music fans, and science diehards alike. Past guests include, Hugh Grant, Astronaut Chris Hadfield, Ross Noble, and Anatomist Alice Roberts.