Europe At A Crossroads

Agriculture has radically transformed the land and our way of life. But could foodstuffs created with biotechnology spell the end of traditional farming?

In this episode, we discover with the journalist Pierre Girard how cows can make the activity of a farm more respectful of nature.

Over the last ten years, the number of young farmers has risen by 13% in Italy, more than anywhere else in Europe.

A Peruvian farmer is suing the German energy giant RWE for its carbon emissions in what is a landmark case. 

Faced with more frequent and violent natural disasters caused by climate change, animals and plants are adapting. A surprising and inspiring documentary about nature's survivors.

Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent as a result of climate change. 

The scale of our world tests the capacity of the human brain, which struggles to understand the vastness of the universe.

Shipwrecks in the North Sea represent a serious threat to the environment and human life.

Ventilo needs a new car. But should he go for a petrol automobile or a new electric car?

Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.

This documentary showcases the best of France’s mythic holiday region, going beyond the glamour and clichés. 

Billie visits her parents’ country for the first time. Can she uncover her family’s secrets before she has to flee?

Seen as energy guzzlers and environmental polluters, datacentres are facing growing opposition across Europe.

With one of his paintings, Gerhard Richter made an intervention into a long-running an passionate debate: Which way round should you put the toilet roll?

It seems that scientist have proven that the enigmatic gaze of the Mona Lisa does not follow you as you move around the room. So why did we think that in the first place?

France’s favourite cheese, Comté, is accused of contributing to river pollution in the Jura region.

A journey of discovery through Japan’s northernmost main island passing fields of flowers and smoking volcanoes.

Jean Reno narrates the story of Peter and the Wolf with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne.

A leading figure in the British alternative music scene performs in Paris as part of her “Body High’ tour.