All About Bristol Episodes Episode guide
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Boxing Day (26/12/2024)
The people and places which make up our city.
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Yate Parnalls: from WW1 planes to washing machines
The history of the factory that made gun turrets and Hotpoint washing machines.
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Why the Bristol Blitz was covered up
On Sunday 24 November 1940, Germany dispatched 148 bombers to attack Bristol.
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Why I married the River Avon
Megan Ruth-Trump – now Megan Avon – married the river in August 2024.
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When Banksy came to Lawrence Weston youth centre
New pictures reveal that he did a session with young people in the 90s before global fame
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What’s happened to Bristol Cathedral’s historic organ?
It hasn’t been heard since 2023.
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Weston woman’s plea: “Take my leg offâ€
Louise Munckton from Weston-super-Mare was born with a rare genetic condition.
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VE Day 80 in Bristol: “We all got rather squiffyâ€
Ula Rigg was an Auxiliary Fire Service switchboard operator during the Bristol Blitz.
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Thekla at 40: Story of a Bristol icon
From Radio Caroline broadcasts to shows by Stormzy, the Thekla has hosted key moments.
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The Weston man with massive organ in his house
Simon & Edna Martin spent a year renovating the 1934 Compton.
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The secrets of ‘beautiful’ Brislington brook
A volunteer group share their relief at preservation of nature spot.
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The neon sign maker
Pete Sprachman from Bristol is one of the UK’s leading neon sign makers.
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The hidden cider makers of Hewish
Meet the Cider makers who still produce it in the old ways.
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The ‘lost’ Bristol street names revealed
Forgotten names have been unearthed in an updated interactive map called Know Your Place.
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Story behind Dyrham Park's famous tulips
Historic link to the Netherlands explains the two week celebration.
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Portishead’s unlikely fishing Mecca
The marina in Portishead has become a big attraction for local anglers.
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Plimsoll, the man who saved lives at sea
This year is the 200th birthday of the man who created the ‘Plimsoll Line’.
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Neil Maggs: "A PSA test saved my life"
Bristol journalist Neil Maggs opens up to Joe Sims about facing with prostate cancer.
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Lucy Worsley on the fake princess who fooled Bristol
Princess Caraboo arrived in Bristol in the 19th century…but she wasn’t what she seemed.
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How Hartcliffe was born
Paul Smith was born and bred in Hartcliffe, he spoke about his book on the suburb.
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Hotwells’ hidden gem “opening soonâ€
Find out what 19th century Jacob Wells Baths will be turned into.
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History: The medieval butcher shops of Stoke Park
Naturalist Steve England talks about some of the unusual uses for the land in the past.
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Did you know Bristol has its own dinosaur?
Thecodontosaurus was only found in Bristol and lived 200 million years ago.
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Dark history of public loos
The story of a Bristol toilet attendant who saw the shady secrets of the The Downs.
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Brunel’s Other Bridge & the mystery donor
Brunel’s hidden bridge may swivel again—thanks to a £1M gift from a mystery donor.
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Bristol’s Naked Swimmers
The Bristol Naked Swim Club meet regularly to swim in the nude.
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Bristol’s Jayde Adams talks new sitcom series
The Bristol comedian stars in the new series of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 2 & iPlayer
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Bristol’s Alice Roberts on Bedminster’s hidden past
Professor Alice Roberts on new episode of Digging For Britain featuring parts of Bristol.