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What's the appetite for gene edited food?

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What's the appetite for gene edited food?

Gene editing could revolutionise agriculture, with some scientists promising healthier and more...

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Inside the mind of a kitchen gadget

Meet the unsung heroes of your kitchen drawers. When you hold a vegetable peeler or potato...

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The endurance diet

When you’re competing in a round-the-world race and you have to take all your food with you, what...

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The Turquoise Sea and White Sands of Ardnamurchan

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The Turquoise Sea and White Sands of Ardnamurchan

Clare explores a remote and beautiful stretch of coastline between Portuairk and Sanna Bay on the...

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Slippy Rocks and Otter Spotting on the Island of Mull

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Slippy Rocks and Otter Spotting on the Island of Mull

Clare takes on a challenging coastal route from Lochbuie to Carsaig on the island of Mull. Her...

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The problem with wheat

Wheat is one of the most important grains worldwide: you’ll find it in bread, biscuits, pasta,...

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Running a restaurant with your relatives

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Running a restaurant with your relatives

Running a restaurant is hard enough, but what if there’s family involved? In this episode,...

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Tomorrow’s food crops

Climate change means that, in many parts of the world, the way we farm is no longer working....

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Samuel Ikua: Global Youth Champion 2022

Samuel Ikua is championing urban farming in his city, Nairobi in Kenya. Samuel undertook an...

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Cooking with love

Why hold on to an old clay pot, a worn-out metal spoon, or a plain glass bowl? Earlier this...

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Hope Valley with Anita Sethi

In 2019 Anita Sethi was on a trans Pennine train journey when she was racially abused by a man...

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Pesticide exports

Many countries allow the manufacture and export of pesticides that are banned for use in their...

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The school cooks

Three school chefs tell Ruth Alexander what it’s like serving up canteen food every day. Find...

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Antonio Carluccio: My Life in Five Dishes

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Antonio Carluccio: My Life in Five Dishes

Antonio Carluccio describes his most memorable dishes in his last ever interview. The cook,...

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Feminist fairytales with Jessie Burton and Kiran Millwood Hargrave – books podcast

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Feminist fairytales with Jessie Burton and Kiran Millwood Hargrave – books podcast

We travel to a faraway land, where brave writers fight deadly stereotypes and discover inspiring...

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Joyful Highlights Part 6: Extreme Walking

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Joyful Highlights Part 6: Extreme Walking

Clare Balding digs into the archives to find the most dramatic weather conditions she's recorded...

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Facing fat hatred

Does it feel uncomfortable calling someone fat because we think there is something wrong with...

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Should the US abandon tipping?

President Biden has pledged to scrap the \'tipped wage\' in the US - a salary system where diners...

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Raymond Blanc: My Life in 5 Dishes

The celebrated French chef Raymond Blanc tells Emily Thomas about his life through 5 dishes....

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Is there a ‘chefsplainer’ in your kitchen?

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Is there a ‘chefsplainer’ in your kitchen?

Is there someone in your life who needs to have total control in the kitchen? Someone who...

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The Best Science and Culture Podcasts

Do you love discovering, learning, and exploring the world from different perspectives?

In this section, you’ll find the best Spanish-language science and culture podcasts—perfect for opening your mind and enjoying knowledge in all its forms: from literature and science to language learning and travel.