Mileva Einstein

yesterday evening (wednesday 25th), 11.04-11.14pm, on bbc radio 4 

great wives (written and presented by helen lewis) includes …

“Behind the history of genius lies a second, hidden history: the stories of people who give geniuses the time they need to flourish. This series explores the many “supporting roles” needed to sustain an apparently “singular” genius.

In this first episode, we meet Einstein’s wife Mileva.”

Today/Newshour: Mileva Einstein

today (tuesday 20th) 8.25-8.31am on bbc radio 4, and 2.40-2.44pm on bbc world service radio (repeated 9.45pm)
today (presented by martha kearney) and newshour include …

“A brilliant physicist, a scientific pioneer, an Einstein: though probably not the one you’re thinking of.”

including contributions from …
• bbc reporter ione wells
• physicist pauline gagnon