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In Their Element

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Sep 2018, 20:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2018, 01:32 on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

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Chemist Andrea Sella tells the story of how the feared element ended up giving us better teeth, mood and health. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2018, 20:32 on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaLatest broadcast: Mon 17^th Sep 2018, 01:32 on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

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Beyond war and peace, Dr Andrew Pontzen explores how iron has shaped human biology and culture. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Sep 2018, 20:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Sep 2018, 01:32 on BBC World Service West and Central Africa