Episode 3

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Bang Goes the Theory, Series 7 Episode 3 of 8

Duration: 30 minutes

The third of eight episodes presenting the science behind the headlines, and looking at the issues that have a real impact on all our lives.

Sugar is on trial in this programme. Widely blamed for all manner of health issues beyond rotten teeth and expanding waistlines, the team investigate whether sugar really deserves such a lousy health reputation.

Jem sets out to make some pure, white, granulated sugar of his own, while Maggie meets a surprise victim of fatty liver disease. Maggie also discovers how sugar is being used to preserve life-saving vaccines, while Liz explores the power sugar has to switch on our brains.

Last on

Tue 19 Mar 2013 19:00 BBC Two Northern Ireland, Wales only

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Credits

Series Producer
Paul King
Presenter
Liz Bonnin
Presenter
Jem Stansfield
Presenter
Maggie Philbin
Executive Producer
Tina Fletcher-Hill

Broadcasts

  • Mon 18 Mar 2013 19:30 BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales, Wales HD

  • Tue 19 Mar 2013 19:00 BBC Two Northern Ireland, Wales only

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