Foodbanks: Food and Hope
Foodbanks bring hope to poor people in communities around the world. Katy Blake and Bruce Gulland look at foodbanks in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
Jun 12, 2020•15 min
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Episodes
World Heritage Sites in Danger
Wind, rain and war. These things can all destroy. Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about these and other forces that destroy special cultural and natural places.
Jun 11, 2020•15 min
The Lucky Iron Fish
Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a simple and effective method to solve the problem of anaemia. This common health problem affects many people in developing countries.
Jun 10, 2020•15 min
Preparing for Death
Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at two men who prepared for death in unusual ways: Louis Mantin and James Bedford.
Jun 09, 2020•15 min
Donald Watson - A New Way to Eat
Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the food choices of Donald Watson. Watson was the first vegan, and he developed a new way of eating.
Jun 08, 2020•15 min
Charles Dickens - Writing for the Forgotten
Colin Lowther and Anne Muir look at one of England’s greatest writers, Charles Dickens. He was born 200 years ago, but readers still love his books now.
Jun 05, 2020•15 min
World Heritage Sites - Protecting Cultural Treasures
Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at places around the world that are protected by UNESCO. They are special World Heritage Sites.
Jun 04, 2020•15 min
The Disappearing Dark Night Sky
Around the world, the night sky is getting lighter. Luke Haley and Liz Waid look at the problem of light pollution.
Jun 03, 2020•15 min
The Story of Stuff
Where did your stuff come from? Who made it? Where was it made? How did you get it? What will happen to it when you are finished with it? Spotlight looks at the story of stuff.
Jun 02, 2020•15 min
Monday Morning Art
How could you celebrate Monday morning? Liz Waid and Robin Basselin look at an unusual art project.
Jun 01, 2020•15 min
Thai Cave Rescue
12 young boys and their coach are trapped in a cave with no food or water. Spotlight tells the story of their amazing rescue.
May 29, 2020•15 min
The Baby Box
Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at baby boxes – a way to protect newborn babies when their parents cannot care for them.
May 28, 2020•15 min
DNA: Where are You From?
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at genetic ancestry testing. Would you take a test to discover where your family was from? What if you learned something you did not like?
May 27, 2020•15 min
John Milton: Writing of Paradise
Colin Lowther and Anne Muir look at the life and work of the famous British poet, John Milton, and his most famous poem, "Paradise Lost".
May 26, 2020•15 min
Bananas: The World's Favorite Fruit
Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the most popular fruit in the world - the long, thin, yellow banana. This fruit is under threat.
May 25, 2020•15 min
History of the Calendar
Liz Waid and Joshua Leo tell the history of the most popular way people organize time - the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 2020•15 min
Is Vaping Bad for You?
Bruce Gulland and Adam Navis look at vaping. Many people believe vaping is better for you than smoking. But is it?
May 21, 2020•15 min
A Plant for All Seasons
Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin look at the promises and problems of the Jatropha plant. Does it help or hurt farmers?
May 20, 2020•15 min
The Museum of Broken Relationships
What happens after a relationship ends? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a museum that collects things left at the end of a relationship.
May 19, 2020•15 min
The Almost Perfect Game
A man loses a great honor because of another person's mistake. Liz Waid and David Bast tell this touching story of forgiveness.
May 18, 2020•15 min
L'Arch - A Community for Disabled People
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history of the L'Arche communities. These communities provide a safe, caring place for people with disabilities.
May 15, 2020•15 min
Singing to Save Capetown
In 2017, Cape Town was going to run out of water. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about one way the people there worked through the crisis.
May 14, 2020•15 min
Defeating Drugs
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at an unusual community in Italy. It helps young people defeat illegal drug use.
May 13, 2020•15 min
Writing a Diary
Can writing about your life be important? Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at why people write diaries and how it can help people.
May 12, 2020•15 min
Tree of Tenere
The Tree of Ténéré stood for many years in the Sahara desert. Joshua Leo and Liz Waid examine how the tree survived, and what it can teach us today.
May 11, 2020•15 min
Reds to the Rescue
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history and work of the Red Cross, the Red Crescent and the Red Crystal.
May 08, 2020•15 min
Arts and Culture in Baghdad
The city of Baghdad has experienced great conflict and sadness since the military invasion in 2003. But artists, musicians and book sellers are bringing beauty and knowledge back to the city. Liz Waid and Ruby Jones look at the art and culture of Baghdad.
May 07, 2020•15 min
The Race to 10,000 Pull-ups
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at Andrew Shapiro’s attempt to break a world record. Can he do 10,000 pull-ups?
May 06, 2020•15 min
Saving Mingi Children
Is it possible to change traditional cultural beliefs? Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell Lale Labuko’s story. He has worked to end child sacrifice among Ethiopian tribes.
May 05, 2020•15 min
Ancient Rope Bridges
The Inca people of Peru continue an ancient tradition. Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell about the way their community comes together to achieve a common goal.
May 04, 2020•15 min