Investigating every aspect of the food we eat

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.

The week's events in Ambridge

Reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news.

Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...

Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet

It didn’t all change in March 2020. Not really. The UK high street has been in the throes of a gradual revolution for decades. From the rise of ecommerce, to the birth of mobile, social commerce, and a growing emphasis on experience, change has been underway for a while. In fact for many, the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call. Digital transformation was no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a matter of survival. Necessity sparked innovation and customers are enjoying more flexibility and conveni ...

The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.