Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction: Robin Morgan, Thanyia Moore (S1EP6 Comedy Central Wed 18 May 2022)

In this riotous series finale episode, Victoria Coren Mitchell and her teammate Robin Morgan take on Johnny Vegas and Thanyia Moore with their grey matter. Ria Lina, a comedian and a clever woman, keeps the proceedings scientifically relevant.

In the documentary How many hot dogs can you eat in 30 seconds, the science of swallowing is examined. In an attempt to test their dexterity, Johnny and Victoria experiment with iced water, needles, and electricity. Thanyia and Robin demonstrate their pumping action skills in order to determine which object can withstand the most pressure. In a thrilling finale, the teams deconstruct a hipster breakfast to see if it’s dangerous or just plain annoying.

Airdate: Wed 18 May 2022 at 21:00 on Comedy Central

Season 1 Episode 6

Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction will be hosted by Richard Hammond along with some intellectual help from his brainy side-kick, Comedian Ria Lina.  Each week, a team of comics and celebrities led by team captains Johnny Vegas and Victoria Coren Mitchell will battle it out trying to make sense of the world through brilliantly bizarre conundrums. 

Ever wondered what’s fastest; an athlete or a flame ripping along a trough of petrol? Or whether a rugby player could push forward against a fireman’s hose? In this show, your next-door neighbour’s got as much chance of getting the answer right as an Astrophysicist – which is just as well…