Castrol on Air (English)

Latest Episodes:

Ep7. ”It speaks through the steering wheel” Apr 05, 2022

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There are challenging journeys being made every day that many of us take for granted. Mohammed Sadiq describes his relationship with the desert, his family, and his truck; the machine he depends on for survival.

Ep6. ”A stingray with a bad attitude” Apr 05, 2022

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Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning when you're a saturation diver. Shannon Hovey transports us to an alien world, at the bottom of the ocean floor.

Ep5. ”A giant playground of robots” Apr 05, 2022

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From 'first fill' to a fusion reactor, in this podcast we hear how robots are playing a crucial role in helping us to reach some of the most extreme and dangerous places on earth.

Ep4. ”Making a cup of tea” 300ft in the sky Apr 05, 2022

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Richard Smith has a head for heights - he travels to the remotest locations, battles high winds, torrential rain and choppy waters, all against the clock to make sure the blades of the turbine keep spinning.

Ep3. ”When the helmet goes on” Apr 05, 2022

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In the cockpit, one mission – to win. Formula E’s Sam Bird and World Rally’s Gus Greensmith describe their worlds from behind the visor.

Ep2. ”I’ve never returned home” Apr 05, 2022

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Astronauts Sandra Magnus and Dr. Robert Thirsk describe their time in one of the most challenging environments of all.

Ep1. ”Witnessing a martian sunset” Apr 05, 2022

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The Mars Rover is on a mission to answer the most profound question of all time. But what is Perseverance really up against?

Series Trailer Apr 05, 2022

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Listen to our series trailer, with excerpts from all episodes.