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TV & Radio Highlights: January 12
But They Are Only Russians
Radio 4
Friday 13 Jan, 11am
John Sweeney contrasts the attitudes of journalists Walter Duranty (1884-1957) and Gareth Jones (1905-35) towards famine in Stalin’s Soviet Union during the 1930s. Moscow-based Duranty won a Pulitzer despite denying that anyone was starving, while Jones, who exposed the truth, was vilified.
Earthflight
BBC One
Six-part series, Thursdays 20:00
Amazing sights from every continent are revealed in a whole new light. Take a breathtaking flight on the wings of birds across six continents, and experience some of the world's greatest natural spectacles from a bird's-eye view. Join the journeys of snow geese, cranes, falcons, albatross, eagles and other birds.
Horizon
BBC Two
15-part series, Tuesdays 21.30
The hottest discussion points and scientific discoveries from the world of science, including Michael Mosley on the science behind a good workout, why the LHC at CERN might hold the answer to the big question, the cancer treatment breakthrough that could save many lives, and why now is the most crucial period in our Sun's life.
Material World
Radio 4
Ongoing series, Thursdays at 16.30 and Saturdays at 21.00
Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines. Each week, scientists describe their work, conveying the excitement they feel for their research projects. Presented by Quentin Cooper.