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Archaeologists in Broadway, Worcestershire have discovered 8,000 years of continuous human history, crowned by an intricately carved bone box that's capturing hearts across Britain. The extraordinary find spans from the Stone Age to Saxon times and features tonight on BBC Two.
The beloved nature documentarian turns 100 on May 8th, and the BBC is honoring his incredible legacy with a week of special programming. New shows and classic favorites will celebrate seven decades of bringing the natural world into our homes.
Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool secured their first ever Davis Cup victory, helping Great Britain clinch a 4-0 win over Norway in Oslo. Despite a second-set wobble, the world's top-ranked doubles pair held their nerve to send Britain through to the final qualifying round.
After vanishing in the 1400s, white storks are making a comeback across Britain as researchers study how to bring them home for good. The effort could signal healing for the country's struggling wetlands and farmland ecosystems.
A butterfly that vanished from Britain a century ago is making a comeback at one of England's most successful rewilding sites. The black-veined white butterfly could soon flutter across the countryside again thanks to careful reintroduction efforts.
Great Britain just shattered its solar power generation record two days in a row, reaching an incredible 14.4 gigawatts. The country's clean energy capacity is growing faster than anyone expected.
Schools and businesses in England can soon install small wind turbines without waiting for planning approval. The move makes clean energy faster and cheaper to build as Britain races toward energy independence.
More than half of Britain's electricity now comes from renewable sources like wind and solar for the first time ever. The milestone marks a major step toward the country's goal of clean power by 2030.
Wind turbines across Great Britain just generated more clean electricity than ever before, reaching 29.2TWh and powering more than half the country's needs. The milestone marks a major win in the shift away from fossil fuels, though experts say better grid planning could make renewables even more powerful.
Futurists in 1989 predicted what homes would look like in 2020, and they were surprisingly accurate about smart home technology. From voice commands to learning thermostats, the BBC's Tomorrow's World series nailed many of the innovations we use today.
Guy Goma went to a BBC job interview and accidentally ended up live on air as a tech expert—and handled it with grace that still resonates two decades later. His calm response to chaos has become a masterclass in staying composed under pressure.
The BBC's beloved Football Focus aired its final episode after more than five decades on television. Hosts and pundits shared their favorite memories from a show that brought football into British homes for generations.
Scientists discovered ancient dog bones in a Somerset cave, proving humans and dogs have been companions for over 14,000 years. The discovery pushes back Britain's earliest evidence of dog domestication by 5,000 years.
A retired gardener helping find a lost hammer instead discovered 15,000 Roman coins and priceless artifacts buried for 1,500 years. His quick call to authorities preserved one of Britain's most significant archaeological finds.
Scientists have identified Britain's oldest northern remains as a young girl buried with love 11,000 years ago. The discovery reveals how Ice Age families honored their children.
Great Britain made history at the World Athletics Indoor Championships with three gold medals in just 28 minutes, marking their best performance ever. The incredible run featured inspiring comebacks from athletes who refused to give up on their dreams.
Ice dancers Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are bringing flashy confidence and Spice Girls energy to their quest for Britain's first figure skating Olympic medal in over 30 years. The Sheffield crowd favorite duo just won their fourth straight European medal and head to Milan 2026 with real momentum.
Great Britain's track cycling team dominated the World Cup in Hong Kong, bringing home nine medals including three golds. Matt Richardson celebrated his 27th birthday with double gold victories in the men's sprint events.
Great Britain claimed the top spot at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, winning 14 gold medals across swimming, diving, and artistic swimming. Keanna MacInnes sealed the victory with two golds on the final day, including a dramatic relay finish that beat Italy by just a tenth of a second.
The beloved naturalist who brought wildlife into millions of homes reaches a remarkable century milestone. BBC Earth honors his legacy with 100 iconic wildlife moments spanning decades of groundbreaking documentaries.
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