Krotoski spiritedly promises this series will “blow our minds”. It does.” - The Times

“Fascinating and often terrifying.” - The Guardian

Investing in immortality - the tech pioneers who want to live forever. In this ten-part radio series, Aleks Krotoski explored the frontiers of extreme longevity. Pillowfort Productions, for BBC Radio 4, 2023.

"If you can set aside your revulsion, there is something charming, even innocent, about the enterprise." - Church Times

“The series makes for uncomfortable but compelling listening.” - New Statesman

Over the last 100 years, we've seen global life expectancy double. Could it happen again? In The Immortals, technology reporter and psychologist Aleks Krotoski explores the frontiers of the extreme longevity pioneers. They've made their money in Silicon Valley. And with their technology solutions they've ushered in the world that we live in today. Some of them now want to solve the problem of aging - or even death itself - and they are making bigger strides than we may think. Can they? Should they?

Produced and Presented by Aleks Krotoski

Executive Producer: Lynne M. Jones

Story Producer: Joanna Humphreys

Researcher: Lindsey Miller

Original Sound Design: Peter Gregson

Sound Editor: George Rigby

Omnibus Producers: Patrick Mcnameeking, Zach Hirsch