Monday
Bang Goes The Theory (BBC1, 19.30-20.00) The series you thought was never going to an end comes to an end with another unusual rocket experiment (it involves toffee) and explanations of nuclear fusion and electromagnetism.
Clever V Stupid (BBC3, 20.30-21.00) This week, a spin of DJs take on a headscratch of scholars – including a quantum physicist – to see which group has most prowess in a range of activities.
Costing the Earth (Radio 4, 21.00-21.30) Are mountain climbers damaging the very peaks they seek to conquer?

Tuesday
It’s Only A Theory (BBC4, 20.00-20.30) This one’s taking a bit of a critical panning in the press, but may be of interest to scientists and critical thinkers. Someone proposes an unusual idea or theory, which panellists have to try and shoot down (while cracking jokes). This first episode features the unforgettable Aubrey de Grey.

Thursday
Material World (Radio 4, 16.30-17.00). It’s Nobel Prize time again. Quentin Cooper has the goss.
Leading Edge (Radio 4, 21.00-21.30) Scientists who work in chilly parts of the world. Newcastle?

Sunday
The Genius of Charles Darwin (C4, 19.00-20.00) Repeat of the Dawkins doc from earlier this year.
Hubble Telescope (BBC4, 19.00-20.00) Guess what this one’s about.