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T6: What is death in the digital age? May 09, 2019

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Cemetery Historian Katie Thornton on what happens to our digital selves when we die. Where are the cemeteries for our digital ghosts and who's looking after them? Produced by Eliza Lomas and Becky Ripley.

Don’t forget to take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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Ep6: A New Leaf May 09, 2019

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In fear of seeing another civilisation self-destruct, Theia uncovers the truth behind Pan’s journey.

An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, Tanya Moodie and Pippa Haywood.

Theme music by Bonobo.

Written by Timothy X Atack.

Director: Becky Ripley

Each episode comes with its own talk and soundscape.

And you can take part in our interactive experiment to see how you respond to sounds of nature at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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S5: Theia's Hometown May 02, 2019

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A soundscape for Episode 5. A walk through Theia’s hometown, the streets of St Petersburg. Headphones are best. With sound design by Graham Wild and Becky Ripley.

Don’t forget to take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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T5: Will we all become cyborgs? May 02, 2019

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A talk for Episode 5. Bioethicist Andy Miah on what cyborgs today can tell us about humanity’s future. Will genetic modification and life extension technology cause more or less social equality? Produced by Eliza Lomas and Becky Ripley.

Don’t forget to take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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Ep5: Last Days of the Slow World May 02, 2019

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Theia tells Pan the story of how the old world came to an end.

An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, Tanya Moodie and Pippa Haywood.

Theme music by Bonobo.

Written by Timothy X Atack.

Director: Becky Ripley

Each episode comes with its own talk and soundscape.

And you can take part in our interactive experiment to see how you respond to sounds of nature at: bbc.co.uk/forest

#Forest404

S4: Woodland Walk Apr 25, 2019

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A soundscape for Episode 4. A British woodland thick with birdsong; blackbirds, larks, dunnocks, wood pigeons. The rustle of leaves and the distant bleat of sheep. Headphones are best. With sound design by Graham Wild and Becky Ripley.

Don’t forget to take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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T4: Why do trees live so long? Apr 25, 2019

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A talk to go with Episode 4, when Pan sees her first ever tree. Forest canopy cameraman and expert tree-climber James Aldred explains how trees can stay alive for centuries. Produced by Eliza Lomas and Becky Ripley.

Don’t forget to take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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Ep4: Of Earthly Delights Apr 25, 2019

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Daria and The Hands close in on Pan as they race towards the oil lake.

An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, Tanya Moodie and Pippa Haywood.

Theme music by Bonobo.

Written by Timothy X Atack.

Director: Becky Ripley

Each episode comes with its own talk and soundscape.

And you can take part in our interactive experiment to see how you respond to sounds of nature at: bbc.co.uk/forest

#Forest404

S3: Whale Songs Apr 18, 2019

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A soundscape for Episode 3. A full playout of the whale song that sent Pan to sleep. A watery montage of humpback, orca, bowhead and blue whales. Headphones are best. With sound design by Graham Wild and Becky Ripley.

Don’t forget to take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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T3: Could I live in darkness? Apr 18, 2019

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A talk to go with Episode 3. Now that Pan is down in The Inner, chronobiologist Herman Wijnen talks through what happens to our minds and bodies without sunlight. Produced by Eliza Lomas and Becky Ripley.

You can also take part in our Forest 404 Experiment to see how you respond to natural sounds at: bbc.co.uk/forest

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