Cultural Object
The Science Show (1975 - )
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
- From
- 30 August 1975
New South Wales, Australia - Functions
- Science
- Website
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/scienceshow
Summary
The Science Show has given Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate since its creation in 1975 by Robyn Williams. In covering the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms, it provides a unique insight into the history of science in Australia and how it relates to the rest of the world. In 2026 it aired on Saturday 12pm, Monday 4am and 1.30pm and Tuesday 9.30pm and was available via podcast.
Details
Chronology
- 30 August 1975
- Operational event - First episode, included an interview with Peter Ritchie-Calder
- 1984
- Operational event - Ockham's Razor launched
- 16 July 1985 - 26 April 2001
- Event - ABC TV program Quantum broadcast
- 2001
- Event - ABC TV program Catalyst launched
Related entries
Published resources
Broadcast News Items
- Bowler, Jacinta; de Kruijff, Peter; Weule, Genella, 'Robyn Williams shares his favourite stories from 50 years of the Science Show', in ABC News, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 30 August 2025, https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-30/105706348. Details
Radio Broadcasts
- Kerr, Rose, 'Kingsley Dixon shares his love for botany and the environment', in The Science Show, ABC Radio National, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 16 May 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/scienceshow/106686176. Details
- Marr, David; Williams, Robyn, 'Robyn Williams on 50 years hosting the Science Show', in ABC Late Night Live, 25 minute interview, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 27 August 2025, https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/latenightlive/105702672. Details
Resource Sections
- Lowe, Ian, 'The Science Show 25 years', in The Slab, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2000. https://www.abc.net.au/science/slab/scishow25/default.htm. Details
Gavan McCarthy
Created: 18 May 2026, Last modified: 19 May 2026