Who'd Have Thought That?
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The experiences of droughts by people in the UK can vary considerably. From being barely noticed to being so severe they create long-lasting memories that can be recalled in an instant. This is because although water is essential for life and we’d all notice if we did not have a reasonable level of access to it for drinking, cooking, and hygiene, we are fortunate to have benefited from many years of progress in water engineering, which has resulted in our generally having security of supply. Dr Rebecca Pearce has been recording oral histories of droughts from across the UK an...
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Recent episodes
- Episode 4: The Media Drought
- Episode 3: Water Saving Campaigns in Focus, 1976, 1983, 1995
- Episode 2: Water Saving in the Westcountry in 1976
- Episode 1: Fire, Heat, and Uniforms
- Episode 8: Algal Blooms
- Episode 7: To Ban Or Not To Ban
- Episode 6: The Changing Colour of the Landscape and Archaeological Finds
- Episode 5: Allotment and Garden Special
