Best Neil Cowling Podcasts (2025)

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Can AI get the world to net zero faster? 20:37

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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are helping the energy industry accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The Energy Podcast explores how AI is being used today and discusses how to unleash its potential. Presented by Eno Alfred-Adeogun. Featuring Kate Kallot, founder and CEO of Amini, Bob Flint, CEO of Mirico and Amy Challen…

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How Can Economies Thrive While The World Cuts Carbon? 19:00

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As countries across the world strive to reach their climate targets, they must make sure that the move to a cleaner energy system supports economic growth. The Energy Podcast explores this difficult balancing act. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Rob Charnock of the Metis Institute for Climate Strategy, climate scientist and advisor Dr Yvon…

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Is There A Role For Oil And Gas In The Journey To Net Zero? 26:37

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As the world grapples with the urgent challenge of climate change, the energy industry is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to deliver the secure and affordable energy people need today. Is switching to renewables the answer, and do oil and gas have a role to play? Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Bassam Fattouh of…

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Are Roads Ready For Electric Vehicles? 22:16

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The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming and widespread adoption of EVs is critical if countries are to realise their climate ambitions. But every new EV on the road increases the demand for convenient, affordable charging. The Energy Podcast investigates how the world is meeting this infrastructure challenge. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuri…

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How Can Carbon Markets Limit Climate Change? 24:15

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Carbon markets are advancing on a global level, following the first country-to-country trades at COP27. The Energy Podcast investigates how carbon pricing works and examines what role it can play in the race to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Hasan Muslemani from the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, Andr…

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Vigilant State – York Cold War Bunker and the Royal Observer Corps 34:45

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Josie Long visits York Cold War Bunker, one of over 1,500 bunkers and monitoring posts across the UK that were in operation during the Cold War, and the only example which still exists without alterations today. But perhaps the most interesting thing about the bunker are the people who worked there. Here, the Royal Observer Corps (ROC), mainly civi…

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Can A Divided World Tackle Climate Change? 24:52

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One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Energy Podcast investigates the impact of recent events on the global energy transition, drawing on Shell’s two latest Scenarios: Sky 2050 and Archipelagos. Presented by Julia Streets, featuring László Varró, head of Shell’s Scenarios team, and Dr Nat Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and …

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1.5 C and… what’s next? 33:27

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With COP27 closed out, The Energy Podcast hears different perspectives from people who attended the conference in Egypt, and their views on what needs to happen next. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Rebekah Shirley, World Resources Institute Africa; Susan Shannon, Shell; Eduarda Zoghbi, Global Student Energy; Andrea Bonzanni, International Em…

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1. 5 C and… turning ambition into action 28:07

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The 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP27, will be taking place in Egypt between 6th and 18th November with a strong focus on Africa. As the conference gets underway, The Energy Podcast takes a look at what to expect. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Prudence Glorious, Chief Purpose Officer at Tanzanian impact firm PZG PR, and Shell’s Ch…

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1.5 C and… chemicals 26:48

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In the third episode of our series on heavy industry we explore chemicals. From t-shirts and trainers, medicines and mattresses, to cars and computers, phones and TVs, our modern-day lives are filled with products made from chemicals. But the chemicals industry produces a lot of CO2 emissions. What can be done to reduce these emissions? The Energy …

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1.5 C and… Steel 20:40

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Steel. It’s strong, it dominates every modern city, and it’s supporting developing economies. But its production generates a lot of carbon emissions. What’s the answer? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Professor Leora Dresselhaus-Marais from Stanford University and Lene Hviid from Shell’s metals division. Addit…

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1.5 C and… Cement 21:27

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Cement… it’s all around us. But producing it generates a huge amount of CO2 every year. So what can be done to take carbon out of the cement-making process? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Kristin Myskja, Director General of the Climate, Industry and Technology Department at the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum…

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How blockchain is changing energy 32:13

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From tracking the source of renewable energy to changing the relationship between how energy is produced and consumed, blockchain has the potential to do so much. Three industry experts tell us their experiences of blockchain in action. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Sophia Rödiger, bloXmove; Jesse Morris, Energy Web and Sabine Brink, Shell.…

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The Polish Special Forces Soldiers of Audley End 42:59

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In this episode, Josie Long uncovers a group of daring Polish soldiers and their secret wartime history in Essex. She visits Audley End House, known during the Second World War as Station 43, to find out about the Cichociemni: elite special forces soldiers who volunteered to go above and beyond for their nation and Allied victory. Josie meets Dr Pe…

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The Patients of Chiswick House Asylum 38:31

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If you’ve heard the horror stories of experimental pre-20th-century psychiatry, this episode might surprise you. Josie Long heads to Chiswick House in south-west London to find out about its life as a private asylum for people with mental illnesses in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Who were the people who needed the asylum’s care, and what insig…

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James Chappell, the Heroic Servant of Kirby Hall 32:29

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Josie Long heads to Kirby Hall in Northamptonshire on the trail of a mysterious man who saved the life of the owner of this fine house. James Chappell’s heroic story lives on in local legend, but who was this black servant, living as a free man? And what new questions does his story raise or add to the under-documented story of being black in Brita…

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The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle 32:32

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This time, we’re turning the cruel, inhumane image of Victorian workhouses on its head. Josie Long heads to a Suffolk village to unravel the evolution of poor laws as well as the birth of modern health and social care. Framlingham Castle once served as a workhouse, lodgings and administrative centre of relief for the area’s poor and needy. So what …

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Bolsover Castle’s Philosopher Duchess 36:08

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Josie Long traces the footsteps of the indomitable 17th-century duchess Margaret Cavendish: a writer, philosopher, feminist and author of one of the first ever sci-fi novels. This student of the human mind and spirit dressed against convention and made her way into the prestigious but male-dominated world of the Royal Society. But who was Margaret …

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Speaking with Shadows Returns on Tuesday 29th March 2:30

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Josie Long returns on Tuesday 29th March with a brand new series of Speaking with Shadows. Once again, Josie is travelling the country to uncover the hidden histories of English Heritage sites, with incredible stories that throw a new light onto our nation's story. She'll challenge the image of harsh Victorian workhouses and hear about a heroic ser…

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How AI is answering the call of sustainability 24:37

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What innovations and systems look set to change the energy landscape and is AI ultimately the key to lowering emissions? Questions expertly examined at Web summit – one of the world’s biggest technology events held in Lisbon. In case you missed it, here’s the panel discussion in full. Presented by Martina Fuchs, Xinhua News Agency. Featuring Hege S…

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Brown, grey, blue, green: why does the colour of hydrogen matter? 19:38

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It is earmarked as a front-runner in the quest for lower carbon, but The Energy Podcast explores why all hydrogen may not be equal when it comes to meeting climate goals. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Dr Danielle Stewart, National Grid; Paolo Brunengo, KBR; Frank Kiesslich and Nan Liu, Shell Catalysts & Technologies. See omnystudio.com/l…

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The future of work: can the next generation bring energy into a new era? 21:40

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Jobs in the energy industry are changing and so are the skills needed to make the energy transition happen. What will it take for the workforce to keep up and who is leading the push for new ideas? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Dr Anjlee Prakash, Learning Links Foundation; Mansuri Maryam and Neha Pandey, students and Nxplorers participan…

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Energy in Latin America: what you need to know 23:38

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In a lively debate, a panel of experts examine the big issues around lowering emissions by 2050. Hosted by Georgie Barrat and featuring Andrea Heins, Chair at the Argentine Committee of the World Energy Council; Jimena Marvan Santin, Executive Director of Chapter Zero México; Thiago Barral, Executive President of the Energy Research Office and Maar…

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Net zero by 2050: is CCS going fast enough? 18:13

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The technology is proven but what needs to happen for carbon capture to help the world tackle climate change? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Charlotte Hartley, Pale Blue Dot; Dr Nilay Shah, Madhu Datta and Aulia Rahmayanti, Imperial college London; Roger Highfield, Science Museum, London and Syrie Crouch, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to… work with nature to reduce emissions? 12:20

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In conversation with the people who can make a difference. Featuring Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute and Flora Ji Qin, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shell

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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to…finance the drive to a net-zero future? 14:19

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As COP26 approaches, we hear from experts who can make a difference when it comes to sustainable finance. Presented by Julia Streets and featuring Hiro Mizuno, UN special envoy on innovative finance and sustainable investments, Huw van Steenis, Sustainable Finance Chair and Senior Adviser to the CEO at UBS and Jessica Uhl, CFO at Shell See omnystud…

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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to... transform the energy system? 12:51

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As COP26 approaches, The Energy Podcast explores key themes and speaks to experts who can make a difference. Presented by Julia Streets; featuring, Mechthild Wörsdörfer, IEA and Mallika Ishwaran, Chief Economist, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Carbon-neutral cities: dream or reality? 22:02

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They cover just 3% of the earth’s land surface, but are responsible for more than 70% of all carbon emissions. What will it take to make cities around the world cleaner? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network; Aziza Makhbouch, OECD; Fred Åkerboom, City of Rotterdam, Puneet verma, Mission Green Delhi; Emily …

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Biofuels: where next? 23:42

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Could the world ever be powered from waste? Growing crops for fuel instead of food remains controversial, but biofuel technology is advancing. What's the future when it comes to biofuels? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Glenn Hurowitz, Mighty Earth; Leo Pontes, Raizen; Dr Jem Woods, Imperial College London; Matt Herman, National Biodiesel …

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Series 2 highlights 14:18

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Kate Gerbeau looks back on a dramatic year on The Case Files, and gives a teaser of what’s to come in 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Slater + Gordon

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Can shipping navigate to net zero? 25:17

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It’s the backbone of global trade, but there’s a challenge when it comes to lowering carbon emissions. What will it take to get shipping in to shape? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV GL Maritime; Randy Chen, Wan Hai Lines; Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam; Tarek Helmi, Deloitte; Aoife O' Leary, Environmental Defe…

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The Great Energy Debate: your questions answered 25:33

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How will the world get to net-zero emissions? Is the energy industry part of the problem or the solution? The Energy Podcast hears from students in Australia putting some of the big questions to the energy experts. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Georgie Barrat, technology journalist and debate host; Simon Holmes à Court, Climate and Energ…

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Mum Knows Best 44:24

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They say a mother’s instinct is one of the most powerful ways to protect a child, so what happens when medical professionals tell you that your instincts are wrong? In this episode Kate Gerbeau meets a mother whose son died of meningitis after medical staff ignored her desperate pleas for help. She is also joined by Steve Dayman, founder of Meningi…

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Too Young To Get Cancer 49:59

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Emma Swain was too young to be offered a screening test when she died of cervical cancer. For months she had reported tell-tale symptoms of the survivable cancer to her GP but she was told she was worrying unnecessarily. In this episode her father, Darren, walks presenter Kate Gerbeau through the heart-breaking failures that took his daughter’s lif…

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Are electric vehicles finally in the fast lane? 26:48

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With lockdowns and remote working, transport is at a crossroads. Could COVID-19 accelerate a future green recovery? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring James Taylor, Zipcar; Baroness Brown of Cambridge, UK Committee on Climate Change; Nikos Tsafos, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Mel Lane, New M…

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Getting Away with Murder 41:30

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Every year thousands of Brits jet off to party destinations abroad filled with hopes of partying till dawn and earning enough money to escape the mundane. Different country, different people, different laws. So what happens when the ultimate crime is committed? Helen and Martyn, the parents of 22 year old George Low, found out that justice in Brita…

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Deadly Dust 26:03

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Mesothelioma is known as the ‘silent killer’. It’s a cancer that lays dormant in its victims’ bodies for decades, before extinguishing their life during their golden years. But this is a cancer that could have been almost completely avoided. In this episode of The Case Files Kate Gerbeau speaks to two families who are living with the devastating ef…

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Off-grid: why doesn't everyone have access to energy? 24:26

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800 million people around the world live without power. Why? And will COVID-19 make fixing it harder? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Benjamin Lensiku, livestock herder, Kenya; Saswat Souray Panda, Convenor, India; Ned Tozun, d.Light; Kat Harrison, 60 Decibels; Ignacio de Calonje, International Finance Corp…

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Vegan Victory 32:57

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Growing up in a state of oppression, Catalonian Jordi Casamitjana says his childhood experiences made him identify closely with the animal world. His overarching concern for animal welfare now shapes all the decisions he makes in his life. So when he discovered that his employer was investing his money into practices that were cruel to animals, he …

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Women: Worth Less? 47:38

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Being paid fairly for the work you do may seem like an obvious expectation in this day and age but for some women that simply isn’t the case. Rebecca Jarman and Julia Hanks were both dedicated employees of supermarket giant Wilko when they heard their male colleagues bantering about the noughts on their pay slips. What happens next is an on-going D…

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BONNE NUIT, ET N’OUBLIE PAS DE TE BROSSER LES DENTS ! 4:51

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Cette petite histoire explique pourquoi il est si important de se brosser les dens avant d’aller se coucher et enseigne aux enfants les bonnes techniques. Cette aventure amusante de 2 minutes plaira aux enfants de 7 à 12 ans. Écoutez-la See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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ON SE RÉVEILLE ET ON OUVRE GRAND LA BOUCHE ! 4:47

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Cette mini aventure de 2 minutes est faite pour encourager les enfants de 7 à 12 ans à se brosser les dents tous les matins tout en apprenant des choses passionnantes. Écoutez-la See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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BONNE NUIT, PETITES DENTS ! 4:14

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Cette petite histoire encourage les enfants de 1 à 7 ans à se brosser les dents tous les soirs tout en s’amusant. Elle ne dure que 2 minutes et guide les petits à chaque étape. C’est la façon idéale de terminer une belle journée. Écoutez-la See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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COUCOU SOLEIL, BROSSONS-NOUS LES DENTS ! 4:01

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Cette petite histoire amusante est faite pour encourager les enfants de 1 à 7 ans à se brosser les dents tous les matins pendant 2 minutes. Écoutez-la See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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NIGHT NIGHT, BRUSH RIGHT! 3:54

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The why and how of good tooth-brushing before bed. A fun 2-minute session for 7-12 year olds, led by Dr Jemma Hook @themummydentist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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WAKE UP, OPEN WIDE! 4:03

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Dr Jemma Hook @themummydentist takes 7-12 year olds on a fun and educational 2-minute tooth-brushing adventure, teaching them the best way to brush in the morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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NIGHT NIGHT, BRUSHING TIME! 3:08

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Good tooth-brushing at bedtime for your 1-6 year olds. A fun 2-minute guide developed by Dr Jemma Hook @themummydentist. The best way to end the day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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HELLO SUNSHINE, LET’S GET BRUSHING! 3:14

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A fun and quirky way to get your 1-6 year olds into a good 2-minute tooth-brushing routine every morning, as they brush along with Dr Jemma Hook @themummydentist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Zendium

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Manchester Arena Bombing 1:00:57

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On 22 May 2017 hundreds of children excitedly entered the Manchester Arena to watch popstar, Ariana Grande. Sadly, 22 never made it out of the concert hall alive, after suicide bomber Salam Abedi detonated a shrapnel-laden device. As his accomplice and brother, Hashem Abedi starts his 55 year jail term, presenter Kate Gerbeau speaks with Figen Murr…

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Natural Gas: A fuel fit for the future? 21:05

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Lockdowns are being lifted, energy demand is on the rise and countries are trying to kick start their economies. Many people are calling for lower-carbon energy to be front and centre of future economic plans. Could natural gas be part of the solution? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Tim Gould, International Energy Agency; Erin Blanton, Ce…