Episode 1 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Duration: 59'08''

Synopsis

Paul Whitehouse travels through the north of England, looking at the impact water companies have on its rivers.

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Episode 2 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Episode 2 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

BBC Two | 2023 | 58'58''

Paul continues his journey, travelling to Wales and the south of England. Visiting the River Wye, he sees how explosions of ...

Nitrates in rivers | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Nitrates in rivers | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

BBC Two | 2023 | 7'00''

Paul finds out how nitrates end up in our rivers, using the River Wye as an example.

Episode 2 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Episode 2 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

BBC Two | 2023 | 58'58''

Paul continues his journey, travelling to Wales and the south of England. Visiting the River Wye, he sees how explosions of ...

Nitrates in rivers | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Nitrates in rivers | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

BBC Two | 2023 | 7'00''

Paul finds out how nitrates end up in our rivers, using the River Wye as an example.

Episode 2 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Episode 2 | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

BBC Two | 2023 | 58'58''

Paul continues his journey, travelling to Wales and the south of England. Visiting the River Wye, he sees how explosions of ...

Nitrates in rivers | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

Nitrates in rivers | Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers

BBC Two | 2023 | 7'00''

Paul finds out how nitrates end up in our rivers, using the River Wye as an example.

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