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Science and the Psychics - Quiz
Health, Sports & Psychology

Science and the Psychics - Quiz

...World Cup? a. Eileen Drury b. Uri Geller c. Bobby Robson The answer is: b. 4. What is the name given to the overwhelming feeling that you've experienced your current situation before? a. Clairvoyance b. Déjà vu c. Precognition The answer is: b. 5. What does ESP stand for? a. Extra sentient potential b. Extra sensory perception c. Extra sensitivity parameter The answer...
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How religious groups support peacebuilding in the UK
History & The Arts

How religious groups support peacebuilding in the UK

...world who are interested in reconciliation and peacebuilding. Corrymeela has a Christian ethos but is open to all. In this film, Dr John Maiden interviews Alex Wimberly, leader of the community, about its work. Transcript The St Philip’s Centre The St Philip’s Centre is a charity established in Leicester in 2006. The city is highly diverse, with significant Christian,...
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Brass Instruments
History & The Arts

Brass Instruments

...are challenged to make an authentic trumpet using techniques from before the Industrial Revolution – and they have one week to do it. Manufacture and Mass Production A process by process example of brass instrument production in a UK company Future Brass Instrument Technology A New Sound World - developments in music and brass instruments through computer technology....
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The Birth of Comedy
History & The Arts

The Birth of Comedy

...world of Aristophanes, ‘the father of comedy’. The rise of democracy in ancient Greece produced one of the greatest ever flowerings of culture and gave birth to history, philosophy, science … and fart gags. Theatre first appeared in Athens 2,500 years ago to educate and entertain the growing audience of citizens. However Greek theatre wasn’t a quiet entertainment...
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English: Personal Experiences
Education & Development

English: Personal Experiences

...Worlds of English... Benjamin Zephaniah Benjamin Zephaniah describes his love for the organic nature of English language. Colin Goh Colin Goh explains how English influenced his life growing up in Singapore. Derek Simpson Derek Simpson discusses how growing up in a working class area changed his accent. Garth Judd Garth Judd describes his experience adapting his accent to...
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Video 39 mins
Innovation Design: Energy and Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Innovation Design: Energy and Sustainability

...world, we’re still burning harmful fossil fuels to create energy. However, throughout Europe a growing number of householders have decided to put the environment first, by switching to a “green tariff” with energy suppliers who can guarantee renewable, fossil fuel-free energy. This album explores the various ways in which innovative technologies - such as...
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Handel: A Classical Icon
History & The Arts

Handel: A Classical Icon

...world renowned Handel scholar and Open University Professor Donald Burrows introduces one of the most famous composers of the eighteenth century. Devised for non-musicians and beginners, the 5 video and 5 audio tracks in this album explore the music that made Handel famous. His operas are classics of the Baroque style, his oratorios are the basis of English choral...
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Video 54 mins
Water in Ethiopia
Nature & Environment

Water in Ethiopia

...world... Water in Ethiopia A short introduction to this album. Water - a human right Access to water in Ethiopia can be a matter of life or death. This is brief look at the lives of people for whom an adequate water supply can never be taken for granted. Water in rural Ethiopia A day in the life of Yeshiemebet Zewdu., a local villager who lives with her husband and five...
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