Treasures of the Indus - The Other Side of the Taj Mahal

Treasures of the Indus – The Other Side of the Taj Mahal

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Treasures of the Indus – The Other Side of the Taj Mahal: This is the story of the Indian subcontinent told through the treasures of three very different people, places and dynasties that have shaped the modern Indian world. The Mughals created the most famous and dazzling empire that India has ever seen, from the Taj Mahal to fabulously intricate miniatures of court life. But in the process, did they bring civilisation to India or tear it apart?     From the moment the first Mughal emperor Babur arrived from Afghanistan the debate began – were the Mughals imposing their […]

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Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 episode 5

Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 episode 5

Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 / 3 minutes of reading / / By

Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 episode 5: This week’s four remaining celebrities face three more culinary challenges as they fight for a place in the quarter-final. Tonight’s first challenge is a Knowledge and Skills Test, where the celebrities have the terrifying task of facing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace one on one. They attempt to demonstrate their ability by making fettuccine with basil and parsley pesto in just 15 minutes.       Next, the celebrities are pushed to their limits. Up until this point in the competition, they have been cooking food as they would at home, but to

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The Beechgrove Garden 2022 episode 20

The Beechgrove Garden 2022 episode 20

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The Beechgrove Garden 2022 episode 20: George and Calum are at Beechgrove to present more great gardening advice. Meanwhile, Kirsty gets on with creating a new garden for a dog rescue centre near Livingston, and the four-legged judges give their verdict.       George and Calum review the containers planted with wildlife in mind, a great way to give nature a helping hand, even if you only have a small space. Elsewhere, Carole finds out more about an ambitious project by the National Trust for Scotland that aims to catalogue the thousands of plant species in its gardens across

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Treasures of the Indus - Pakistan Unveiled

Treasures of the Indus – Pakistan Unveiled

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Treasures of the Indus – Pakistan Unveiled: This is the story of the Indian subcontinent told through the treasures of three very different people, places and dynasties that have shaped the modern Indian world. All too often, Pakistan is portrayed as a country of bombs, beards and burkhas. The view of it as a monolithic Muslim state is even embodied in the name of the country, ‘the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’.     Yet, as Sona Datta shows, it used to be the meeting point for many different faiths from around the world and has an intriguing multicultural past –

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The Wonder of Animals - Birds of Prey

The Wonder of Animals – Birds of Prey

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The Wonder of Animals – Birds of Prey: Chris Packham explores what enables birds of prey to rule the aerial roost. Their ability to dominate their fellow birds in terms of strength, manoeuvrability and phenomenal speed is down to a combination of anatomical and physiological adaptations.     Chris explains the internal workings of the bald eagle’s ratchet talons and how sharp eyes and a gyroscopic head enable the goshawk to keep its sight firmly fixed on both its prey and its surroundings as it tears through the undergrowth. New research reveals how pop-up feathers on the peregrine falcon’s back

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The Wonder of Animals - Crocodiles

The Wonder of Animals – Crocodiles

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The Wonder of Animals – Crocodiles: Chris Packham explores what lies beneath a crocodile’s hard exterior to discover the secret to its 250-million-year history. It may look like a relic from a prehistoric world, but the crocodile boasts one of the most sophisticated physiologies on the planet. By following all stages of a crocodile hunt, from the warm-up to the ambush and the kill, Chris reveals how their extraordinary circulatory system enables them to hold their breath underwater for over an hour, how exceptionally sensitive skin detects their prey through water from over 20m away and how antibacterial blood means

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Rachel Allen's Easy Meals episode 9

Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals episode 9

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Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals episode 9: The chef is inspired by the Orient in this episode, sharing easy but delicious recipes for Chicken Noodle Soup and Fast Prawn Red Curry. The much-loved chef returns to her roots and lets us into her life as never before, sharing her secrets to relaxed cooking. Whether in her role as a working Mum, testing out recipes on friends, family and the local community, or collecting ingredients from favorite suppliers, Rachel reveals her passion and expertise for delicious but fuss-free food, perfect for the hectic lives we lead. Rachel Allen is an Irish celebrity

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The Sky at Night - James Webb Road Trip

The Sky at Night – James Webb Road Trip

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The Sky at Night – James Webb Road Trip: On 12 July 2022, the Sky at Night joined the rest of the world to watch as the James Webb Space Telescope released its long-awaited first images. And it didn’t disappoint. Stars and galaxies were revealed in such detail that they blew even the most experienced astronomers away. However, as spectacular as these images were, it was the data that they represented that really excited the scientists watching.     Chris Lintott travels around the country, meeting some of the scientists getting their hands on the very first batches of data

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Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 episode 4

Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 episode 4

Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 / 2 minutes of reading / / By

Celebrity MasterChef UK 2022 episode 4: The second week of heats features TV presenter and musician Gareth Malone, former world boxing champion Chris Eubank, actor Cliff Parisi, musician Mel Blatt and reality star MoJo. The first challenge they face is called Under the Cloche. In front of each celebrity is a cloche, underneath which is an ingredient. Each celebrity has a different ingredient and must create one dish showcasing that ingredient to demonstrate to the judges they have potential.       Next up is the Street Food Challenge. The celebrities are presented with a street food dish that is

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Chasing the Moon episode 3

Chasing the Moon episode 3

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Chasing the Moon episode 3: After the immediate celebration of 1968’s successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space programme emerged with new intensity as politicised young Americans challenged the nation’s priorities. Nasa pushed brashly forward.       After the lunar orbit, competition escalated among the training astronauts. Who would be chosen for the first moon landing? In January 1969, Nasa ended months of speculation and announced the crew for Apollo 11. Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong would be in the craft that landed on the moon. They would be supported by Mike Collins in the command module.

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Countryfile - Wonderful Wildlife

Countryfile – Wonderful Wildlife

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Countryfile – Wonderful Wildlife: Ellie Harrison is at Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue to help care for injured creatures great and small, from orphaned fledglings to deer and hedgehogs. Ellie finds out why rescue centres across the UK become increasingly busy during the summer months and why this Oxfordshire centre is under so much pressure that it has had to temporarily close its doors. In just six months, it has taken in the number of wild animals it would normally help in a year.     Ellie also delves into the Countryfile archives to revisit films by some of Britain’s finest wildlife

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A Countryside Summer episode 15

A Countryside Summer episode 15

Farming and Country Life / 2 minutes of reading / / By

A Countryside Summer episode 15: In this episode, Frances Tophill visits an allotment grower on the Isle of Man who uses her plants to make natural skincare products, Iolo Williams goes in search of a pair of hen harriers in Snowdonia, and Tom Kerridge show us how to make his special version of Eton mess.     Gethin Jones delivers the ultimate guide to a countryside summer featuring wildlife, food, gardening and outdoor adventure, all brought to you by a selection of favourite faces.   A Countryside Summer episode 15   Nadiya Hussain Nadiya Jamir Hussain is a British TV

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