BBC Broadcaster, Professor Alice Roberts, is set to visit seven regional venues across England and Wales in October and November, as part of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)'s regional theatres programme.

In her talk, ‘Survivors of the Ice Age', Professor Roberts will draw on her academic research and experiences from her own travels whilst making the BBC series, charting the story from mammoth extinction to human survival. She will look at what science can reveal about our own survival through the end of the Ice Age, and if humans were to blame for the extinction of so many species.

Professor Roberts has been investigating the global tale of life and death in the course of filming three series for the BBC: Incredible Human Journey, Origins of Us, and Ice Age, due to air this autumn.

The tour will call at theatres and arts venues in Brecon, Darlington, Keswick, Kings Lynn, Southampton, Stamford and Taunton. There will be one matinee showing in Stamford and all other events take place in the evening.

Commenting, Professor Roberts said: "In evolutionary terms, we've only just emerged from the Ice Age. But the world is a very different place now - there are no mammoths, cave bears or Neanderthals here anymore. Why did they all die out? Why are we still here?

"This autumn, I will have just finished filming my latest BBC 2 series - all about the Ice Age - travelling to extraordinary places and finding out about the latest scientific discoveries. Join me for a sneak preview!"

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Notes to editors:

1. Professor Alice Roberts is an anatomist, author and broadcaster and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Professor Robert's television debut came as a human bone specialist on Channel 4's Time Team and she was part of the original presenting team on BBC2's Coast. Alice has written several popular science books and is also the Director of Anatomy for the NHS Severn Deanery School of Surgery, and holds honorary fellowships at Hull York Medical School and the University of Bristol.www.alice-roberts.co.uk
   

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3. The Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography. Formed in 1830, our Royal Charter of 1859 is for 'the advancement of geographical science'. Today, we deliver this objective through developing, supporting and promoting geographical research, expeditions and fieldwork, education, public engagement, and geography input to policy. We aim to foster an understanding and informed enjoyment of our world. We hold the world's largest private geographical collection and provide public access to it. We have a thriving Fellowship and membership and offer the professional accreditation 'Chartered Geographer. More details fromwww.rgs.org

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5. Alice will be giving her lecture at the following venues. Please contact them direct for booking details: