Synopsis
A special hour-long edition of the science programme sees Liz, Dallas and Jem get under the bonnet of Britain's recent weather by building a unique weather chamber in the workshop.
- Programme: Bang Goes the Theory
- Episode: Bang Goes the Winter Weather
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2011
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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