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The Magic of Mushrooms

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Phil Wang to discover the magic of mushrooms.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the secret world of fungi, hidden beneath our feet. They are joined by biologist Merlin Sheldrake and mycologist Katie Field. They hear about the hidden life of fungi, including their hundreds of mating types, predatory behaviour and crucial role in life beginning on Earth. Katie shares how mycologists like her are using fungi to come up with creative solutions to climate change.

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Producer: Caroline Steel
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

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43 minutes

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Mon 17 Jul 2023 16:00

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  • Sat 15 Jul 2023 19:15
  • Mon 17 Jul 2023 16:00

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