Flooding
Science series. Did global warming play a part in the recent floods, or is it the extreme end of the natural cycle? Maggie Philbin investigates the threat of storm surge.
With the waters receding, Bang Goes the Theory takes a more considered look at the recent floods. Did global warming play a part, or is this simply the extreme end of the natural cycle?
Maggie investigates the real threat of storm surge as water levels rise, Liz Bonnin looks at how to use nature to 'slow the flow' and the team are joined by Charlie Dimmock who wants to know if her love for patios and decking might have played a part in creating urban flash floods.
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Clips
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Storm surge
Duration: 03:46
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Aim high - be a satellite engineer
Duration: 01:41
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Are you interested in Geology?
Duration: 02:26
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Slow the flow
Duration: 03:43
Music Played
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Lana Del Rey
Ride
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Eurythmics
Here Comes The Rain Again
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Liz Bonnin |
Presenter | Maggie Philbin |
Presenter | Charlie Dimmock |
Executive Producer | Tina Fletcher-Hill |
Series Producer | Ed Booth |
Broadcasts
- Mon 14 Apr 2014 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 15 Apr 2014 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Wed 4 Jun 2014 10:00
- Fri 5 Mar 2021 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
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