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Power to the People
It’s Not Easy Being Green - Ep2
- Broadcast
- 2015 (59 mins)
In this episode, we follow the people behind the giant gamble that could revolutionize our energy supply - by making it go green. From 3.5bn pounds being spent on wind power by SSE to a massive new power...
Power to the People
The Customer is Always Right - Ep3
- Broadcast
- 2015 (59 mins)
In this episode, we follow the story of SSE attempting to turn around its reputation - following criticism in Parliament, fines for mis-selling and hundreds of thousands of customers leaving the company....
Bang Goes The Theory Series 8
Trains
- Broadcast
- 2014 (29 mins)
HS2 may be the most exciting news in the world of Railways, but by the time it’s built the existing system may well have to cope with twice the number of passengers it does today. The team will look at the...
Bang Goes The Theory Series 8
Flooding
- Broadcast
- 2014 (29 mins)
With the waters receding Bang Goes the Theory takes a more considered look at the recent floods. Did Global warning play a part, or is this simply the extreme end of the natural cycle? Maggie investigates...
Bang Goes The Theory Series 7
Britain Under Pressure
- Broadcast
- 2013 (29 mins)
This week the team look at Britain under Pressure. With the population of the UK topping 63 million, what are scientists and engineers doing to reduce the strain on our ageing infrastructure? Maggie heads 50...
Bang Goes The Theory Series 6
Episode 1
- Broadcast
- 2012 (30 mins)
In the first of a new series, the team investigates why petrol costs so much, and whether we can use science to make fuel for free. Liz experiences life on an oil rig, Jem and Dallas compete to make their...
Built in Britain
Episode One
- Broadcast
- 2012 (59 mins)
Evan Davis loves infrastructure - the epic engineering networks which make Britain tick. In the first of a new two-part series, he visits amazing projects which are transforming the nation, like a vast...
Built in Britain
Episode Two
- Broadcast
- 2012 (58 mins)
Evan Davis asks whether Britain has rediscovered its talent for epic engineering. In the second part of his new series, he visits recent success stories, such as the Olympic Park and our first high speed...
British Isles: A User’s Guide to Natural History
Episode 5 - Revolution
- Broadcast
- 2004 (58 mins)
In this programme we examine how the advent of the Industrial Revolution radically changed the British landscape.
The Big Picture
Eurofighter- Weapon of Mass Construction
- Broadcast
- 2003 (49 mins)
This is the story of Europe’s biggest ever defence programme. Surrounded by controversy, billions of pounds over budget and ten years late, the multi-role Eurofighters are finally being delivered. It’s a...