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(60 programmes available now on BBC iPlayer)

  1. A Life With ... Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series about scientific specialists

  2. Andie Harper's Mid-Morning Available on BBC iPlayer

    Andie Harper has everything from consumer advice to the latest from 'Nature Corner'.

  3. Aping Evolution Available on BBC iPlayer

    Prof Steve Jones takes a sceptical look at the new science of evolutionary psychology

  4. Big Bang Day: Engineering Solutions Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Hart-Davis follows the construction of the Large Hadron Collider atom smasher at CERN

  5. Big Bang Day: Five Particles Available on BBC iPlayer

    Simon Singh examines the significance of subatomic particles

  6. Big Bang Day: Physics Rocks Available on BBC iPlayer

    Brian Cox meets some celebrity enthusiasts of particle physics.

  7. Big Bang Day: The Making of CERN Available on BBC iPlayer

    Quentin Cooper explores the history of CERN, the European particle physics laboratory

  8. Biomimicry: Inspired by Nature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Scientist and broadcaster Prof Trevor Cox explores a new wave of biomimicry.

  9. Britain's Atlantis Available on BBC iPlayer

    The most recent knowledge of what the land around Britain was like before the Ice Age.

  10. Byd Amaeth Available on BBC iPlayer

    Y diweddaraf o'r byd ffermio gyda Dei Tomos. The latest farming news with Dei Tomos.

  11. Chips With Everything Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sue Nelson investigates the humble source of the silicon chip.

  12. Click On Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme covering the latest developments and issues from the world of IT

  13. Costing the Earth Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme looking at man's effect on the environment and how the environment reacts

  14. Country Focus Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme serving everyone living in the countryside, and tackling issues affecting them

  15. Debating Animals Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rod Liddle examines our differing responses to related animal species

  16. Digital Planet Available on BBC iPlayer

    The BBC takes you inside today's digital world.

  17. Discovery Available on BBC iPlayer

    Discovery takes an in-depth look at the most significant ideas and discoveries in science.

  18. Farm Gate Available on BBC iPlayer

    A weekly look at farming and countryside issues, including the latest on new technology

  19. Farming Today Available on BBC iPlayer

    The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

  20. Frontiers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme exploring new ideas in science and meeting the researchers responsible

  21. Galwad Cynnar Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rhaglen gylchgrawn ar fyd nature. Nature programme with music and chat

  22. Galwad Eto Available on BBC iPlayer

    Cyfle i glywed eto rhai o bigion Galwad Cynnar. Highlights from Galwad Cynnar

  23. Give Me the MoonLITE Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Hollingham examines British plans for a moon mission.

  24. Home Planet Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme answering listeners' questions about planet Earth and our impact upon it

  25. Howes Fishing Available on BBC iPlayer

    Latest from the region's rivers and reservoirs with Railton Howes.

  26. Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate 'open source' computer software.

  27. James and the Giant Tree Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professional tree climber James Aldred climbs one of Britain's tallest trees.

  28. Last Chance for Africa's Elephants? Available on BBC iPlayer

    How can science can stop an upsurge in the slaughter of African elephants for their ivory?

  29. Leading Edge Available on BBC iPlayer

    Geoff Watts explores the world of science and the people, passions and policies behind it

  30. Lincolnshire Farming Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alan Stennett with farming community news, issues and prices.

  31. Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sean Street tells the story of the German wildlife sound recordist Ludwig Koch.

  32. Material World Available on BBC iPlayer

    Quentin Cooper talks to researchers behind all that's new and news across science.

  33. Mind Changers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century

  34. My Mile of the River Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chris Tally Evans evokes the sights and sounds of the River Wye

  35. Naked Scientists Available on BBC iPlayer

    Answering questions from everyday chemistry to quantum physics.

  36. Nature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Natural history programme offering a unique insight into the natural world

  37. Oceans: What Lies Beneath Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gabrielle Walker explores why we know so little about the planet's oceans

  38. On Your Farm Available on BBC iPlayer

    Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours

  39. One Planet Available on BBC iPlayer

    The programme that explores the biggest issues in global development and the environment.

  40. Open Country Available on BBC iPlayer

    Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of Britain

  41. Out of Doors Available on BBC iPlayer

    Exploring the great Scottish outdoors

  42. Outdoor Conditions Available on BBC iPlayer

    Scotland's forecast for outdoor sports enthusiasts.

  43. Power Failure? The Story of the Battery Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Miodownik explores the prospect of a new generation of highly poweful batteries.

  44. Ramblings Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme joining notable and interesting people for a walk through the countryside

  45. Remembrance of Smells Past Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ian Peacock discovers why certain smells can transport us back to our childhood.

  46. Sable Island: A Dune Adrift Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sean Street explores Sable Island, an Atlantic sand dune which is crucial to the world.

  47. Science Cafe Available on BBC iPlayer

    Exploring science and technology stories and the latest in Welsh scientific research

  48. Science In Action Available on BBC iPlayer

    BBC World Service reports and explains the week's most important science stories.

  49. The Climate Connection Available on BBC iPlayer
  50. The Forum Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bridget Kendall chairs The Forum, a place where guests discuss and challenge big ideas.

  51. The Great Big Particle Adventure Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ben Miller explores the workings of the new LHC atom smasher at CERN in Switzerland

  52. The Greening of the Deserts Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ayisha Yahya explores warnings that some deserts could turn greener in the future

  53. The Infinite Monkey Cage Available on BBC iPlayer

    Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince

  54. The Landfill Designers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Why are scientists and designers are deliberately planning for failure?

  55. The Living World Available on BBC iPlayer

    Natural history programme

  56. The New Galileos Available on BBC iPlayer

    Andrew Luck-Baker meets today's telescope builders and astronomers

  57. Thinking Allowed Available on BBC iPlayer

    New research on how society works

  58. Type A Meet Type B! Available on BBC iPlayer

    What makes people early or late risers?

  59. Wasting Away in the Outback Available on BBC iPlayer

    The Australian government's deal with an indigenous community to take their nuclear waste.

  60. What Scientists Believe Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Webster investigates the links between scientists' personal beliefs and their work

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