Dame Margaret Aderin-Pocock: no ordinary scientist

Tracking missiles whilst leaning out of a warplane isn’t in the job description for becoming the host of the BBC’s 'The Sky at Night' - but then nothing about Dame Maggie’s CV is ordinary.  In this detailed interview with Alex Zane, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her journey from a 14-year-old building telescopes to becoming one of Britain's most prominent science communicators.  Join us for a glass of bubbles at the iconic Savoy London, as we hear about her groundbreaking work in astronomy, adventures in Chile and Hawaii, and how she overcame personal and professional hurdles, all while promoting a passion for science and education. This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity. For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.