About this episode
The episode discusses the 'Dossier of Despair' revealing the state of Britain's rivers and the efforts of campaigners for change.
The 'Dossier of Despair' that reveals what's happening to some of Britain’s rivers. A retired police detective, a former machine learning academic, an ex-water industry insider and their neighbours join forces to dig for data. But will anyone listen to the campaigners calls for change? Reported and presented by Kate Lamble Producer: Elle Scott Sound Design: Andy Fell Executive Producer: Joe Kent Commissioning Executive: Tracy Willimas Commissioning Editor: Dan Clarke Rinsed is a BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4
People in this episode
Host: Kate Lamble
Topics covered
- environment
- water quality
- campaigning
- data analysis
- community action
Keywords
- Britain's rivers
- Dossier of Despair
- water industry
- data
- campaigners
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, BBC Studios
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