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I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3

...can't refuse. It turns out that the answer had been staring him in the face the whole time. Together, Charlie and Elias embark on a new joint project; one that sees them working together rather than battling one another, planting trees, and heading towards a sustainable future for this one patch of precious rainforest. Clip: The forest on fire Clip: Charlie's vision...
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Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra
History & The Arts

Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra

...work, X Factor, is both a homage and pastiche inspired by Saul Williams, the American writer, poet, actor and musician. I've blended some of my experiences growing up, my genealogy, recent history, some iconic songs, cultural references and food, plus there is content relating to astrology, mythology, religion, colonialism and slavery.’ See Darren's performance of X...
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Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini
Science, Maths & Technology

Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini

...of Fira. Explaining the 'air fall deposit'. Patterns in volcanic eruptions Richard Thorpe and Steve Blake travel to the Kameni Islands to look at craters from volcanic eruptions. How a lack of pattern makes predictions impossible. . The Crystal Fractionation experiment Simulating a magma chamber in a laboratory to show how the process of Crystal Fractionation works....
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Nouvelles mises au point
Languages

Nouvelles mises au point

...working of the Science Museum in Paris. They look at the way the exhibits are created, displayed and stored as well as giving an insight into creating and maintaining interest in key areas. Material is taken from The Open University Course L310 Nouvelles mises au point... Introduction Introduction to the series of tracks Caribbean French People talk about the special...
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Textiles in Ghana
History & The Arts

Textiles in Ghana

...and weaving methods to the local people and how they incorporate new designs into their work Ghana: Kumasi Market John Picton goes to the market in Kumasi to look at factory printed cloth to see how it is still influenced by traditional designs. He also looks at the history of the modern printed cloths and how manufacturers try to keep pace with changing societies...
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The physical world: waves and relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: waves and relativity

...work. A guide to wavelengths Sound, light, heat, radio, television and microwave. The universe contains more radiation than matter, in fact, we're surrounded by a sea of electromagnetic waves. Einstein and special relativity This famous theory connects time and motion. Presenter Robert Llewellyn and British athlete Kris Akabusi hit the track to show how speed actually...
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Art and architecture
History & The Arts

Art and architecture

...work where the relationships between artists, their origins, their schools and faiths could be traced across centuries? And how did architect I.M.Pei persuade President Mitterrand to allow a pyramid to be built at the Louvre? The album goes on to explore how architecture can reflect relationships between different traditions. Two great buildings, Palladio’s church of...
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Environment: habitat and conservation
Nature & Environment

Environment: habitat and conservation

...and its continuing transformation today. How Rivers Work Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. Ways to stop floods Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. Challenges for the Future Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path....
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