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Julia Bradbury explores the work of Britain's well-known fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She is in the Western Lakes to walk to the summit of the Haystacks fell. Show more
Charting the upheavals in the UK's transport systems at a time when the popularity of air travel soared, rail networks were dismantled and the car was king. Show more
Quiz show with Victoria Coren Mitchell where links must be made between seemingly random things. The Celts and the Cat Lovers try to reach the semi-finals. Show more
From lightning bolts to single electrons, Marcus du Sautoy reveals how we came to measure and harness the power of heat, light and electricity. Show more
Comprehensive insider account of a modern-day gold rush as Dallas-based Kosmos Energy race ahead to develop the first commercial oil field in Ghana's history in the Gulf of Guinea. Show more
Stefan Gates immerses himself in the extraordinary world of insect-eating in a bid to conquer his lingering revulsion of bugs and discover if they really could save the planet. Show more
Clare Balding takes a pedal-powered trip across the UK. In Devon, she rides from Lynmouth, scene of Britain's worst flood disaster, to Ilfracombe via Little Switzerland. Show more
Quiz show with Victoria Coren Mitchell where links must be made between seemingly random things. The Celts and the Cat Lovers try to reach the semi-finals. Show more
Julia Bradbury explores the work of Britain's well-known fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She is in the Western Lakes to walk to the summit of the Haystacks fell. Show more
Charting the upheavals in the UK's transport systems at a time when the popularity of air travel soared, rail networks were dismantled and the car was king. Show more
From lightning bolts to single electrons, Marcus du Sautoy reveals how we came to measure and harness the power of heat, light and electricity. Show more
