Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
The BBC highlights a documentary series exploring the aftermath of wildfires in the Midlands and provides a list of other available investigative and cultural programming. The content covers a range of topics from historical research to social issues.
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Serves as a promotional guide for public service broadcasting content, highlighting investigative journalism and cultural storytelling.
Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands - BBC iPlayer
After wildfires destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026, Mary Rhodes meets affected residents and asks what can be done to prevent similar devastation in the future.
Lorry Crime Exposed An investigation into the organised gangs targeting goods transported by lorry. 29 mins
Esther! A life well lived. Remembering a trailblazing presenter and campaigner who never gave up 29 mins
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Who Do You Think You Are? Barbara Windsor traces her maternal grandfather to the east London docks. 59 mins
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