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Bang Goes the Theory, Series 6 Episode 1 of 8

Duration: 30 minutes

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 own DIY fuel alternatives, and Jem discovers the link between fossil fuels and a recent earthquake in Lancashire.

The programme is produced in partnership with the Open University.

Last on

Mon 12 Mar 2012 19:30 BBC Two Northern Ireland, Wales only

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Credits

Series Producer
Paul King
Presenter
Liz Bonnin
Presenter
Dallas Campbell
Presenter
Jem Stansfield
Executive Producer
Tina Fletcher-Hill

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