Monday
Bang Goes The Theory (BBC1, 19.30-20.00) The origins of speech and why British summers are disappointing.
Clever V Stupid (BBC3, 20.30-21.00) A bunch of supermarket stackers takes on a team of scholars – including a biologist and pharmacist – to see which group has most prowess in a range of activities. No brainer?

Tuesday
Home Planet (Radio 4, 15.00-15.30) Questions about the natural world.
Lost Land of the Volcano (BBC1, 21.00-22.00) Really enjoyable romp through the New Guinean rainforest revealing creatures previously unknown to science. Heartily recommended.

Wednesday
Swine Flu: Everything You Need To Know (BBC1, 21.00-22.00) Just when you thought it was safe to sneeze in public.

Thursday
Material World (Radio 4, 16.30-17.00) The Montreal Climate Protocol of 1987.
Leading Edge (Radio 4, 21.00-21.30) Anthropology and the environment.