| Genre | Current science |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 mins (Thursdays) |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Hosted by | Quentin Cooper, Sue Nelson |
| Original release | 9 April 1998 – 27 June 2013 |
| Website | Website |
| Podcast | Podcasts |
Material World was a weekly science magazine programme broadcast on Thursday afternoons on BBC Radio 4. Its regular presenter was Quentin Cooper, with contributions from scientists who were researching areas discussed in each programme.