It’s Not Rocket Science (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, It’s Not Rocket Science is a documentary, family and comedy series.

What it’s about. Get set for It’s Not Rocket Science, a brand new entertainment series that celebrates science and the world around us through thrilling, big-scale experiments and emotive personal stories. Fronted by actor Ben Miller, stand up comedian Romesh Ranganathan and presenter Rachel Riley, all of whom share a passion for science and technology, the fast paced and informative six-part series brings science to life in all its many forms, showcasing brand new gadgets and technology, and using awe inspiring innovation. Every week, one of the presenters will put their lives in jeopardy in a series of daredevil, high-risk experiments, where only science can save them. Rachel plays with fire, quite literally, as she zip wires through a wall of flames, Ben Miller finds himself strapped to a high speed wrecking ball and hurtling towards Romesh, and Romesh is pinned to the floor with a full size fridge plummeting towards him. Resident scientist Dr Kevin Fong will preside over the high-octane activity as the trio put their trust in science to survive...

Who’s in it. It’s Not Rocket Science stars Kevin Fong as Self - Resident Scientist, Rachel Riley as Self - Presenter, Romesh Ranganathan as Self - Presenter and Ben Miller as Self - Presenter.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It’s Not Rocket Science page.

If you liked it. Fans of It’s Not Rocket Science tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.