" Science is organized common sense where many a beautiful theory was killed by an ugly fact". - Thomas Huxley
Natalie Haynes took her Cambridge degree in Classics which she also once taught in public schools. While at Cambridge she also joined the Footlights, and began her first career, in comedy. She went on to become an award-winning stand-up comedian, before turning her attention to writing and broadcasting. A regular panellist on the BBC's Newsnight Review, Saturday Review and Front Row. She has been a guest columnist for The Times since 2006.
Natalie has written a book for children, The Great Escape, and her latest is The Ancient Guide to Modern Life.
Natalie Haynes has been our guest on numerous occasions.
Interview one first broadcast on 9th November 2007.
Interview two first broadcast on 28th January 2011.
For more interviews with Natalie see also Nine Lessons 2008 and the Atheist Guide to Christmas.