29 episodes
13 Minutes to the Moon BBC Podcasts
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4.8 • 5.2K Ratings
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Epic space stories.
Season 1: the first Moon landing, Apollo 11.
Season 2: the near disaster of Apollo 13.
Coming soon: Season 3, the space shuttle.
Theme music: Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg for Bleeding Fingers Music.
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Bonus: The Global Story
Why everyone wants to get back to the moon - a special episode with Kevin Fong. The United States has just returned to the moon for the first time in 50 years. But they are not the only country in the world with their sights set on space exploration. Why are countries like India, China, Japan and Saudi Arabia trying to complete their own lunar landings? Katya Adler speaks with Kevin Fong and Jonathan Amos, the BBC’s science correspondent. To hear more episodes, search for The Global Story, wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
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Update: Live show and season 3!
News about the next season and our live episode recording at The Podcast Show 2023 in London. What would you like to ask space shuttle astronaut and engineer Kay Hire? Kay became the 34th woman to fly in space when she flew as a mission specialist aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. She returned to orbit aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. What questions do you have for her about the space shuttle, or perhaps the plans to return to the Moon and even reach Mars? You can submit your question via our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/13minutes
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S2 Ep.07 Resurrection
“I still have nightmares about this.” Can the crew survive the dangers of re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere? An error could see them either incinerated or becoming lost forever in deep space. #13MinutestotheMoon
For more Apollo films and photos: www.bbcworldservice.com/13minutes
Presented by Kevin Fong.
Archive: Nasa
Starring
Jim Lovell
John Aaron
Dave Reed
Hal Loden
Jerry Bostick
Jim Kelly
Fred Haise
Charlie Duke
Joe Kerwin
Gene Kranz, courtesy of the Johnson Space Center Oral History Project
Chuck Deiterich
Marilyn Lovell
Gerry Griffin
Written by Kevin Fong and Andrew Luck-Baker
Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg for Bleeding Fingers Music
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S2 Bonus 02: John Aaron
Special episode with Nasa legend, flight controller John Aaron.
This extended interview ranges from John first learning about the explosion, to
his doubts and fears during Apollo 13¹s descent through the Earth¹s
atmosphere. #13MinutestotheMoon
Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg for Bleeding Fingers
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S2 Bonus 01: Jim Lovell
Special episode with Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell. An extended interview.
The true space pioneer talks to Kevin Fong about everything from the shocking moment of the explosion to the enormous relief of the splashdown.
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S2 Ep.06 Earth in view
The crew are off course, 200,000 miles from home and without a guidance computer. Their lives now depend on their flying skills - and Jim Lovell’s wristwatch. #13MinutestotheMoon
For more Apollo films and photos: www.bbcworldservice.com/13minutes
Presented by Kevin Fong.
Archive: Nasa
Starring
Chuck Deiterich
Jim Lovell
Poppy Northcutt
Fred Haise
Jim Kelly
John Aaron
Joe Kerwin
Written by Kevin Fong and Chris Browning
Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg for Bleeding Fingers Music
BBC Radio Science Unit for the BBC World Service
Customer Reviews
Wow - Just WOW!
I wasn’t even alive when this happened but I’ve seen the footage and I know the famous line by Armstrong. However this podcast made me feel as if I was there and experiencing it for the first time with all the wonder and excitement I’m sure millions had when they watched it in real time too.
What an amazing podcast with interviews from those that were there and put the men on the moon and those that walked on its ground themselves. I happen to be listening to the podcast while out in Washington DC and so a visit to the Air and Space museum was made even more special seeing all the artefacts and items used at the time.
I can’t wait to listen to Season 2 as my only knowledge of Apollo 13 is from the Ron Howard’s film with the same name when I was in my early 20’s. That was a breathtaking and emotional film for me and I believe the podcast will only go further in heightening those emotions and feelings again.
Thank you to the BBC, Kevin Fong and the production team for bringing this podcast to my ears and soul. More please!
A Wonderful catch up for me
I was in Lesotho on VSO in 1969, and missed the whole event. All I saw on my return were a few newspaper cuttings. I’ve seen footage over the years, this programme has been revelatory. Now in my 70s you have given me the excitement I missed out on when I was 18. Thank you for a stunning and gripping programme. Well done.
Inspired storytelling
Gripping narrative. Kevin Fong expertly engages the listener with the story of human flight to the moon. I remember the Apollo program, but this series will tell the incredible story for younger listeners. Great music by Hans Zimmer as well. I watched most of the Apollo launches and this brought a lump to my throat.