564 - Tycho Brahe: Danish Astronomy Kook

Do Go On by Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins & Dave Warneke

Aug 12, 20262:29:48Comedy

Today we are talking about Tycho Brahe, a brilliant 16th century Danish astronomer - but also a bit of a kook. We are joined by Claire Hooper who is heading to Edinburgh this week, go see her show and say hi for us! This...

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