The Science Behind It All
Learn about amazing scientific discoveries and unravel technological mysteries.
The 150-Year Life—The Future with Hannah Fry, Series 1
Hannah travels from California to Japan to experience the latest age-defying techniques.
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Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield
Nuclear physicist Jim Al-Khalili uncovers the story of the Sellafield nuclear facility.
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Deep Dive: Underwater Tech—Tech Now
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
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Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb
Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
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29/05/2026—Panorama
Investigative documentary.
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Bank Card—The Secret Genius of Modern Life, Series 1
Hannah Fry takes a look at the bank card, the digital key to accessing cash.
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Frozen Solid—From Ice to Fire: The Incredible Science of Temperature, Series 1
Dr Helen Czerski explores the amazing science of cold and how it has shaped our planet.
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Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future
Chris McCausland explores the future of technology and what it holds for him personally.
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Inside Porton Down: Britain's Secret Weapons Research Facility
Dr Michael Mosley investigates the secretive and controversial military research base.
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Episode 1—Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station, Series 1
Following the challenges involved in building the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C.
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A Question of Identity—Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story
Gabriel Weston looks at the difficulty of identifying the body in a murder case.
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Eat Oily Fish—Just One Thing, Series 2
Clive Myrie advocates the health benefits of eating fish that are rich in omega-3.
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The Jet Stream and Us
Documentary tracing how human understanding of the jet stream has grown.
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The Secret Life of Waves
Film that shows how ocean waves are not only beautiful but also profoundly important.
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Baby Brain: What's Really Going On?
Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?
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Make Me Perfect: Manufacturing Beauty in China—Eye Investigations
China’s booming cosmetic surgery industry is facing a shortage of qualified practitioners.
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Climate Science in the Courtroom—Tech Now
How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
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Confessions of a Brain Surgeon
Brain surgeon Henry Marsh reveals the truth about this high-risk job.
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Inside the High-Tech Insect Farm—Tech Now
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
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Pain—Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines
Dr Michael Mosley discovers why we want to control pain and how we are now able to do it.
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The Magic of Mushrooms
Mushroom enthusiast Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi.
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JLB: The Man Who Saw the Future
Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, presented by his son Malcolm
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Why Planes Crash: South Korea’s Deadliest Aviation Disaster—Why...?
Four passenger planes have crashed in just six months. What caused these disasters?
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Episode 2—Scotland from the Sky, Series 1
How planners and architects took to the skies to redesign Scottish towns and cities.
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