Pips in Space | Featuring Tim Peake

In 2015, European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake was headed to the International Space Station. On board with him were some pips from an Apple Tree, once belonging to a famous scientist whose discoveries had made his journey possible in the first place.  In this episode we find out the extraordinary journey of these seeds through time and space and learn how a chance idea can change the world. Production Host: Sean Douglas Producers: Michelle Douglass Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover more To find out more about Woolsthorpe Manor please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/woolsthorpe-manor If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]