31 Dec 2018
A Day in the Life of Earth
Presenter Hannah Fry reveals how much our planet can change in just a single day and how these daily changes are essential to our existence.
Scotland's First Oil Rush
Documentary telling the story of the shale oil industry and its lasting impact on the community of West Lothian. Presented by geologist Professor Iain Stewart.
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Iain Stewart Himself - Presenter
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