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"National Treasures" is a captivating podcast series exploring the lives of remarkable individuals from the Diaspora who have made significant contributions to the United Kingdom.Hosted and produced by Sumit Sharma (Breaking Atoms), each episode is a rich and evocative portrait of people who have overcome significant challenges, broken barriers, and become cherished icons within British society."National Treasures" is not just a collection of biographies; it is an immersive experience that weaves together personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and the broader societal contexts that have shaped...

To mark the opening of the 'Treasures of the National Library of Scotland', we've asked some of Scotland's real life national treasures to select their favourite items from the exhibition. Hosted by Julia Sutherland, this series of podcasts takes a deeper dive into the objects, collections and artefacts that each guest finds most interesting. They explore the historical significance of the items to the country, and how that resonates with them personally. Featuring Grant Stott, Liz Lochhead, Sanjeev Kohli, Jo Caulfield, Damian Barr, Len Pennie, Leanne Crichton, Jamie MacDonald and Martel ...

One of the nation’s most popular presenters examines twenty marvels of the natural world from his extraordinary and pioneering experiences. How did Sir David track down a giant Earthworm? Why does he respect Rats? What was the first bribe in nature? Why do well known foods often have two...