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Advent calendars have evolved from the simple cardboard doors or chocolate treats to a multimillion-dollar premium industry; with major companies using them as a powerful brand awareness tool.
We find out why the design of an advent calendar is more important than ever, with many retailers investing in appearance and reusability; and we hear from environmental groups who are still concerned about the amount of waste.
Plus - are the products in these more extravagant calendars actually worth the money?
(Picture: An apartment window decorated with advent calendar and traditional electric Christmas candlestick. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Deborah Weitzmann
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In the run up to the US election, prices of food, gas and housing were never far from voter’s minds.
We head to Pennsylvania where food prices have risen faster than anywhere in the US to find out what it’s like for people day-to-day.
And we look at what President-elect Donald Trump has said he could do to help people.
Will it work?
Presented and produced by Monica Miller
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We’re in Delhi, looking at the impact of extreme pollution levels on workers and businesses in recent weeks.
Non-essential trucks have been banned from going into the city, and offices have asked 50% of staff to work from home.
Local markets, cafes and restaurants, as well as shopping malls, have seen a 20-30% decline in foot traffic.
Meanwhile labourers, rickshaw pullers, delivery riders and other workers paid a daily wage, have no choice but to go outside to earn a living.
In neighbouring Pakistan, air pollution has also far exceeded safe levels. We hear how people in Lahore are coping.
Presented and produced by Devina Gupta
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We look at England and Wales' new cricket format - which is now up for sale.
The one hundred ball format was designed to attract news fans to the game. Each team is tied to a UK city or region and the first tournament was held in 2021.
Now the organisers are selling a 49% stake in each of the teams, and they're hoping to attract Indian investment, liked to the IPL.
So will it pay off?
Produced and presented by Alex Capstick
(Image: Jofra Archer bowling during The Hundred Men's Final at Lord's, London in August 2024. Credit: Steven Paston/PA Wire)
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The legendary sprinter revolutionised athletics with his unique running style and record-breaking performances.
Michael Johnson is a four-time Olympic gold medallist who earned millions of dollars through prize money and sponsorships.
Now he's back with a plan to transform athletics with the Grand Slam Track league — a new competition featuring a $12.6 million prize fund.
He's hoping it will elevate financial opportunities for today's athletes and ignite inspiration for future generations.
Produced and presented by Sam Fenwick.
(Image: Michael Johnson carries the American Flag after winning gold in the Men's 200m during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Credit: Mike Hewitt /Allsport/Getty Images)
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It’s a place where people meet to network and make connections - and most people have never set foot in one.
These exclusive establishments, in cities around the world, are reportedly more popular than ever.
So what goes on behind those hallowed doors? And how can people get in?
We look at the history of these exclusive clubs, find out how to join, and ask whether they have a future.
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Produced and presented by Elizabeth Hotson
(Image: Members of the Harvard Club use the lounge to read and socialise in 2022, in the midtown neighborhood of New York City. Credit: Getty Images)
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We’re in Madrid to discover a new way to power urban electric vehicles. No longer charging but swapping your batteries, or charging at your desk.
We meet the people trying it out, and speak to leading motor journalists to see if this really is a game changer in electric vehicle driving in cities.
(Picture: Black Electric SUV swapping battery pack in battery swap station. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Rick Kelsey
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A year ago, the Commonwealth Games looked dead and buried. The Australian state of Victoria had pulled out of hosting the 2026 edition due to spiralling costs, and in Canada, the province of Alberta had stepped back from bidding for the 2030 edition.
But now Scotland’s biggest city, Glasgow, has ridden to the rescue, agreeing to host the 2026 Games. It says its scaled back, lower-budget model for doing so could encourage poorer countries to do the same in the future.
How realistic is that? Is Glasgow 2026 the last hurrah for an anachronistic sporting event, inextricably tied to the British empire, or does it really represent a fresh start?
(Picture: A Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 delegation in Glasgow, UK. Credit: BBC)
Presented and produced by Gideon Long
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The Suez Canal was once one of the busiest global shipping routes – a third of the world's shipping containers normally pass through it.
Since the Houthis began to attack passing ships last year, the volume of vessels going through has declined rapidly.
The canal is run by the Egyptian government, and fewer ships means less foreign currency coming into the economy.
And it’s not just revenue from ships that Egypt is losing, it’s also losing tourists, as many people cancel their trips and spend their dollars elsewhere.
We speak to businesses in Cairo to see how they’re being impacted by these changes, and ask, as Egypt loses out, are other countries winning? Presented and produced by Hannah Mullane (Image: A ship transits the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea on November 3, 2024 in Egypt. Credit: Getty Images)
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It was on a university trip that Kenyan entrepreneur Joseph Nguthiru first came across water hyacinth in Lake Naivasha.
It is an incredibly harmful and invasive weed that is currently blocking waterways and devastating fish populations all over the world.
Joseph, who was an engineering student at the time, tells us how he came up with a solution to use the plant as a material for making packaging - and how he's founded a successful business, HyaPak Ecotech, as a result.
Produced and presented by Zawadi Mudibo
(Image: Fishermen removing water hyacinth from the net in Lake Victoria in Kisumu, western Kenya in 2018)
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From spiced lattes to scented candles, autumn has become a staple in marketing calendars and on social media. We speak to businesses who thrive at this time of year; hear from content creators fuelling fall fever; and look at how the season is embraced in parts of the world without autumnal temperatures.
(Picture: Friends Amina, Ayesha and Noor in front of some pumpkins at Downey’s Farm, near Toronto, Canada. Every year they go to recreate a photo in the pumpkin patch. Credit: Megan Lawton/BBC)
Presenter: Megan Lawton Producer: Sam Gruet
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We look at the issues facing two of Europe’s major economies.
Germany’s downturn has deepened with existential fears about its major export industries. And now, political turmoil means industry leaders are calling for a snap election as soon as possible.
Meanwhile in France, there is weak growth as consumers feel poorer and politicians can’t agree on spending.
(Picture: French and German flags waving next to each other. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Rob Young
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Climate change is changing the way winemakers plan, harvest and make their product.
On the Greek island of Santorini we find out how new techniques of vine planting are helping to preserve water amid more frequent drought conditions.
Investors in England have realised areas in the south of country have similar weather conditions to Champagne in France, 30 years ago.
Plus we hear from experts in France and Australia to discover different methods the industry is using, and find out how new businesses are advising the global wine industry to ensure its survival in a changing world.
Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney
(Image: A picker throws the collected grapes from the vine in a tank at the Gusbourne Estate, Appledore near Ashford, England on October 28, 2022. Credit: Getty Images)
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Attracted by Argentina’s right-wing libertarian president Javier Milei, and fearful of political breakdown and even the prospect of a widescale war in the northern hemisphere, some US citizens say they are planning to move to the South American nation to start afresh.
We speak to a few of them, and to an Argentine tech entrepreneur who left his country years ago due to its political and economic instability, but who is now spending more time there – attracted by Milei’s promises to slash the state.
What will these converts to Argentina find there, and will it match their expectations?
(Picture: Argentina's president, Javier Milei, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Natalio Cosoy
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Colonel Chris Hadfield is a former fighter pilot who became an astronaut and served as a commander of the International Space Station (ISS).
While in orbit he became a social media star, posting breath-taking pictures of earth, as well as videos demonstrating practical science and playing his guitar. These days, the Canadian invests in businesses and has written several best-selling fiction and non-fiction books.
In this programme, Chris Hadfield tells Russell Padmore how he was influenced by Star Trek, and the Apollo missions to the moon, as a child. He outlines why he welcomes private investment in space and he explains how he has become known for being the musical star in orbit.
(Picture: Chris Hadfield with a night sky in the background. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Russell Padmore
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They’re the kind of mega vessels which only a handful of people on the planet can afford.
We go to the Netherlands, where building and maintaining the most expensive yachts in the world is big business.
We visit Dutch yacht builder Heesen to look at the intricate design of these vessels, their opulence, and the huge amounts of money involved in building and selling them.
Plus we hear from those who actually help put the boats together.
And we get an expert view on the importance of the Superyacht sector to the country's overall maritime industry, and hear how politics, public perceptions, regulation and international sanctions have impacted the industry in recent years.
Presented and produced by Matthew Kenyon
(Image: Vida superyacht 55m built by Heesen Yachts and owned by Brooks Smith moored in Malaga, Spain in April 2023 (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)
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It's a familiar feature of our oceans and beaches and yet its environmental impact has largely been overlooked.
Now supporters say seaweed can help us address climate change by reducing our reliance on fertilisers, and by reducing the methane emissions produced by cows. On top of that, proponents say a new material produced from the sugars in seaweed could provide a biodegradable alternative to the millions of tonnes of single-use plastic we throw away each year.
No wonder the World Bank is predicting a global seaweed boom worth $12bn this decade.
We hear from scientists and entrepreneurs from Australia to Zanzibar who say we are only just beginning to understand the exciting possibilities posed by this ubiquitous underwater species.
The Irish folk tune Dúlamán, about the island’s traditional seaweed gatherers, is used with the permission of musician Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh.
Produced and presented by Vivienne Nunis.
(Picture: Seaweed farm. Sumbawa. Indonesia. Credit: Getty Images)
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We explore the largest infrastructure project in the history of the Baltic states - a new high-speed line connecting Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with their Western allies.
The project is supposed to be an economic boost to the region, and yet getting it on track hasn't been straightforward.
We speak to those in charge of the project, and to businesses in the cities en-route.
Produced and presented by Lisa Louis.
(Image: The partly-built Rail Baltica Riga central hub in Riga, Latvia, in June 2024. Credit: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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In this programme, we look at some of the key issues for voters in the crucial, so-called ‘swing states’ in the 2024 US Presidential Election.
From Pennsylvania and the battle for blue-collar workers’ votes in Pittsburgh, to the cost of living in Nevada and the auto industry in Michigan. While for voters in Georgia, housing is proving to be a key issue.
We hear from people in each of these states about what matters to them and what could bring in those crucial votes for each candidate.
Presenter: Ed ButlerProducer: Hannah Mullane
(Picture: A 'Welcome to Nevada' road sign next to a Nevada State boundary sign. Credit: Getty Images)
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On the character's 50th birthday, we hear from the boss of the Japanese company which created her.
Sanrio CEO Tomokuni Tsuji took over from his grandfather who founded the company in Japan.
The company struggled to be profitable for years - we find out how under the leadership of Tomokuni Tsuji, the brand has grown to a trillion yen company, and speak about some of the challenges around counterfeits.
Produced and presented by Mariko Oi
(Image: A woman poses with Hello Kitty plushies at the exhibition CUTE in London, United Kingdom on January 24, 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
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