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The social lives of bacteria
Our bodies are filled with bacteria that have rich social lives and, just like people, these microbial neighbours and families do not always get alon…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Food Chain: Can I save the family restaurant?
Running a restaurant is hard. Long hours, tight margins and constant stress. In this episode of the Food Chain, Rumella Dasgupta travels to Edinburgh…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Switzerland's population cap referendum
Switzerland recently voted on a radical and unprecedented initiative: capping the country’s population to limit migration. It is the latest in a seri…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
The poetry of Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh
In the Studio enters the creative world of award-winning Irish-language poet Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh as she composes a new poem. We follow its journey …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
How did we get here - Israel and the Palestinians
In a programme examining the origins and tracing the history of the Middle East conflict, presenter Jonny Dymond is joined by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, …
3 weeks ago
Witnessing the 'Hand of God'
Every World Cup has its stand‑out personalities and talking points. This year, fans have been as delighted by Lionel Messi’s performance in the tourn…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
What is it like to have a lung transplant?
As Norway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, convalesces from lung transplant surgery, we bring together patients and doctors to share their experiences …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Musician on a mission to keep bhajans alive
Sitting on his grandad’s knee, a young Bhavik Haria was introduced to devotional Hindu music. Since childhood, he’s been hooked on the moving instrum…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts
As the knockout stage of the men’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA draws closer, so too does the dreaded penalty shootout. Why do penalties b…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Brexit Ten Years On (part 2)
It is 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum. In this two-part series, Alex Forsyth, a BBC correspondent wh…
3 weeks, 4 days ago