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Series that explores the hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

Series that searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

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The Why Factor: Series 1: Episode 1: The Moon

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The Moon

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Episode 1: The Moon

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BBC Radio 4 - The Why Factor, Series 1, The Moon

Mike Williams explores why people are so fascinated by the moon.

The moon has fascinated humans everywhere and for all time. Why? Mike Williams explores the moon in mythology, how it has looked to the Earth-bound and he asks Alan Bean - one of the handful of people who have walked on the moon - what it's really like.

Producer: Richard Knight.

The Why Factor: Series 1

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Mike Williams explores the hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

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