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World Wise Web
Teenagers talk to technology pioneers who have shaped their lives
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service
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The Stem Cell Hard Sell
Lesley Curwen investigates the hope, hype and potential harm of stem cell treatments
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Green Originals
Reflections on the pioneers of the environmental movement over the last sixty years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The World Turned Upside Down
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables and its geopolitical consequences.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The End of the World Has Already Happened
Philosopher Timothy Morton explores our psychological relationship with the climate crisis
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Earth’s Tropical Islands
Exploring some of the world's most isolated and iconic tropical islands.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Swooshes, Seaboards, Synths and Spawn
Musician Bishi examines how tech and AI shape the future of music creation.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Balach aig a’ Mhullach
Twelve-year-old Lachlan takes on a mountainous challenge with a group of friends.
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Secrets of Skin
Professor Ben Garrod explores how skin has allowed vertebrates to conquer the planet.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Extinction Tapes
Rob Newman tell the story of a species we've lost forever.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Seven Worlds, One Planet
Extraordinary wildlife stories and unseen wilderness of our seven unique continents.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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The Science of Addiction
Sally Marlow turns to science to find out why so many people in Britain are addicted.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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D for Diagnosis
Claudia Hammond explores the history of classification for diagnoses of the mind.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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8 Days: To the Moon and Back
The story of Apollo 11, told in the voices of the first men to step foot on the moon.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Moon and Us
A special documentary celebrating the anniversary of the moon landing.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Naturebang
Making sense of what it means to be human by looking to the natural world.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Planets
Brian Cox explores the lives of the eight majestic planets that make up our solar system.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle
Epic space stories. From the first Moon landing, to Apollo 13. NEW: The Space Shuttle
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service
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Climate Change - The Facts
David Attenborough explores the science of, and potential solutions to, climate change.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Earth from Space
Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Jack the Ripper - The Case Reopened
Documentary which casts new light on the Jack the Ripper case.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Will AI Kill Development?
Will artificial intelligence lead to a more unequal world?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Sense of Time
Does a second feel the same for a fly, a bird, or a swordfish, as it does for me?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Job for the Boys
What are the hidden consequences of having so few women in the tech industry?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Age of Denial
Isabel Hardman investigates our capacity to deny what's in front of us.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Placebo Paradox
How could the latest science of placebo change the way we think about medicine?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Sliced Bread
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The TED Interview
Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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New Year Solutions
Jo Fidgen looks at the ways ordinary people can help tackle the threat of global warming
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Chris and Michaela: Under the Christmas Sky
Chris and Michaela unearth some of nature's greatest celestial wonders and winter wildlife
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Trust Me, I’m a Scientist
Richard Dawkins on a worrying disconnect between scientists and society.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Ghosts in the Machine
Exploring the people who hear spooks in random sound - and the world of auditory illusion.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Supercalculators
Alex Bellos meets the supercalculators taking part in the Mental Calculation World Cup.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Summer in the City
How can we adapt and prepare our cities for extreme weather conditions?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Biohacking
Prof Jonathan Ball explores new genetic technologies and how they might change society.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Genius of Accidents
Adam Hart reveals how some of science's greatest discoveries were created by mistake.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall
Steve learns about the most deadly animals to have walked the earth - dinosaurs.
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The Sisters of the Sacred Salamander
Why are Mexican nuns breeding a rare salamander? Could they save this remarkable species?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story
Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Bristol
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Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs
From creation to hatching, David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind eggs.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Sounds of Wales
Hugh Huddy travels the length and breadth of Wales, discovering the nation through sound.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
David Attenborough attempts to animate the life of a 200-million-year-old ichthyosaur.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Dame Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees
Over a whole year, actress Judi Dench explores the magical and secret lives of trees.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Mysteries of Sleep
Series in which neurologist Dr Guy Leschziner explores various sleep disorders.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4