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Illuminated

Illuminated is BBC Radio 4's home for creative and surprising one-off documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds. Welcome to a place of audio beauty and joy, with emotion and human experience at its heart. The programmes you will find in this feed explore the reality of contemporary Britain and the world, venturing into its weirdest and most wonderful aspects. This is a chance to meet voices that are not normally heard, open secret doors into concealed chambers and, above all, be transported by the art and inventiveness of the very best programme makers. Just press the switch. New episodes are available weekly on Sunday evenings. Subscribe on BBC Sounds to make sure you don't miss an episode.

Episodes

The biological and ecological journey of a cow, specifically Betty, reveals the complex processes sustaining life from soil to pasture. Healthy soil relies on a vast network of microorganisms, fungi, and root exudates to facilitate nutrient exchange, which in turn supports diverse plant life like grasses, legumes, and ...