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  1. The Science of Addiction

    Sally Marlow turns to science to find out why so many people in Britain are addicted.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. The Art of Innovation

    How art and science have inspired each other.

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. D for Diagnosis

    Claudia Hammond explores the history of classification for diagnoses of the mind.

    BBC Radio 4

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  4. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back

    The story of Apollo 11, told in the voices of the first men to set foot on the moon.

    BBC Two

  5. The Moon and Us

    A special documentary celebrating the anniversary of the moon landing.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  6. Serengeti

    Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.

    BBC One

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  7. Naturebang

    Making sense of what it means to be human by looking to the natural world.

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. The Planets

    Brian Cox explores the lives of the eight majestic planets that make up our solar system.

    BBC Two

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  9. 13 Minutes

    The BBC’s space podcast. NEW: Artemis II, Nasa’s mission to loop around the Moon

    BBC World Service

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  10. Climate Change - The Facts

    David Attenborough explores the science of, and potential solutions to, climate change.

    BBC One

  11. Earth from Space

    Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective.

    BBC One

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  12. Jack the Ripper - The Case Reopened

    Documentary which casts new light on the Jack the Ripper case.

    BBC One

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    Will AI Kill Development?

    Will artificial intelligence lead to a more unequal world?

    BBC Radio 4

  14.

    A Sense of Time

    Does a second feel the same for a fly, a bird, or a swordfish, as it does for me?

    BBC Radio 4

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    A Job for the Boys

    What are the hidden consequences of having so few women in the tech industry?

    BBC Radio 4

  16. The Age of Denial

    Isabel Hardman investigates our capacity to deny what's in front of us.

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. Born to Be Wild

    Documentary taking a look inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre.

    BBC Scotland

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  18. The Placebo Paradox

    How could the latest science of placebo change the way we think about medicine?

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Sliced Bread

    Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.

    BBC Radio 4

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  20. The TED Interview

    Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  21. Earth's Great Rivers

    The extraordinary animals, landscapes and people who live alongside iconic rivers.

    BBC Two

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  22. New Year Solutions

    Jo Fidgen looks at the ways ordinary people can help tackle the threat of global warming

    BBC Radio 4

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  23. Trust Me, I’m a Scientist

    Richard Dawkins on a worrying disconnect between scientists and society.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. Dynasties

    Extraordinary animals fight for their families against the odds.

    BBC One

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  25. Ghosts in the Machine

    Exploring the people who hear spooks in random sound - and the world of auditory illusion.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. The Idea

    Inspirational talks from renowned entrepreneurs and academics.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  27. The Supercalculators

    Alex Bellos meets the supercalculators taking part in the Mental Calculation World Cup.

    BBC Radio 4

  28.

    Summer in the City

    How can we adapt and prepare our cities for extreme weather conditions?

    BBC Radio 4

  29.

    Made by Machine: When AI Met the Archive

    Dr Hannah Fry and a virtual host present a new way of making television.

    BBC Four

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    The Horizon Guide to AI

    Documentary looking at the perception of AI from 1964 to the present day.

    BBC Four

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    The Joy of AI

    Jim Al-Khalili explores the AI revolution, arguing we should see it as friend not foe.

    BBC Four

  32. Biohacking

    Prof Jonathan Ball explores new genetic technologies and how they might change society.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33. The Genius of Accidents

    Adam Hart reveals how some of science's greatest discoveries were created by mistake.

    BBC Radio 4

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  34. Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall

    Steve learns about the most deadly animals to have walked the earth - dinosaurs.

    CBBC

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  35. The Sisters of the Sacred Salamander

    Why are Mexican nuns breeding a rare salamander? Could they save this remarkable species?

    BBC Radio 4

  36.

    Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story

    Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.

    BBC Radio Bristol

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    Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs

    From creation to hatching, David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind eggs.

    BBC Two

  38. Mach à Seo!

    Gaelic travel programme.

    BBC ALBA

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  39. Sounds of Wales

    Hugh Huddy travels the length and breadth of Wales, discovering the nation through sound.

    BBC Radio Wales

  40. Big Cats

    Documentary series uncovering the secret lives of big cats.

    BBC One

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  41. Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

    David Attenborough attempts to animate the life of a 200-million-year-old ichthyosaur.

    BBC One

  42. Mysteries of Sleep

    Series in which neurologist Dr Guy Leschziner explores various sleep disorders.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  43. Blue Planet II

    Documentary series, presented by David Attenborough, exploring the planet's oceans.

    BBC One

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  44. Give Me Space Below My Feet

    Is it possible to take 93-year-old mountaineer Gwen Moffat climbing again?

    BBC Radio 3

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    The Landscapes of Don McCullin

    Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape around his house.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs

    Paul Murton explores Scotland's lochs, discovering the secrets of these iconic features

    BBC Scotland

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  47. Shark Bites

    Steve Backshall travels around the world to learn about sharks.

    CBBC

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  48. From Agony to Analgesia

    Irene Tracey, professor of neuroimaging at Oxford University, explores pain.

    BBC Radio 4

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  49. Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet

    Aleks Krotoski unravels the complexity of the internet.

    BBC Radio 4

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  50. The Doppler Effect with Charles Hazlewood

    Conductor Charles Hazlewood and Dr Brian May of Queen celebrate the Doppler effect.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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