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Science series. Did global warming play a part in the recent floods, or is it the extreme end of the natural cycle? Maggie Philbin investigates the threat of storm surge.

With the waters receding, Bang Goes the Theory takes a more considered look at the recent floods. Did global warming play a part, or is this simply the extreme end of the natural cycle?

Maggie investigates the real threat of storm surge as water levels rise, Liz Bonnin looks at how to use nature to 'slow the flow' and the team are joined by Charlie Dimmock who wants to know if her love for patios and decking might have played a part in creating urban flash floods.

29 minutes

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Fri 5 Mar 2021 14:00
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    Lana Del Rey

    Ride

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    Eurythmics

    Here Comes The Rain Again

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Presenter Liz Bonnin
Presenter Maggie Philbin
Presenter Charlie Dimmock
Executive Producer Tina Fletcher-Hill
Series Producer Ed Booth

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