Dr Hugh Mortimer is a planetary scientist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, the largest space science department in Europe.

However, he's also moonlighted as an adviser on major arts projects and movies involving space, including Ridley Scott's Prometheus.

In this special episode recorded in the UK, Dr Mortimer talks about the importance of using arts to encourage the next generation to consider a career in the industry.

He also talks about his role in helping to develop a closer partnership between Australia and the UK's space sectors.