Brazil
A selection of programmes and clips relating to Brazil
1. Futebol Nation—The History of Brazil Is Round
David Goldblatt unravels the story of Brazil through its abiding passion for football.
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The Portuguese—The Invention Of..., Brazil
Misha Glenny presents a history of Brazil from 1500 to the end of the Second World War.
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The Future of the Amazon—Nature, Series 2
Paul Evans investigates the Amazon, the biggest area of rainforest left on Earth.
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Rio Law—Crossing Continents
Lucy Ash asks if the authorities can end the rule of gangs and guns in Rio de Janeiro.
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"She lands in Buenos Aires on a hot February day"
Rebecca Callard reads an extract from Paloma Vidal's story 'Asi Es La Vida - That's Life'
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Saving the Brazilian Amazon—Crossing Continents
Justin Rowlatt investigates Brazilian successes in fighting deforestation.
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Cerrado—Costing the Earth
Brazil's Cerrado is one of the world's richest eco-systems. Can it be saved?
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Brazil: Fighting Slavery—Crossing Continents
Linda Pressly goes on the road with Brazil's anti-slavery hit squads.
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The Sugarman of Brazil—The Food Programme
The incredible story of one farmer who is trying to change the way we produce our food.
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3. Playing the Hardline—The History of Brazil Is Round
David Goldblatt explores how football defines Brazill - dictatorship and democracy.
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29/09/2010—Woman's Hour
Presented by Jenni Murray. Could Dilma Rousseff become the new President of Brazil?
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Whose Amazon Is It Anyway?—Costing the Earth
How arguments about the protection of the Amazon rainforest are playing out in Brazil.
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2. Serious Play—The History of Brazil Is Round
David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through its passion for football in the 1950s.
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Romario Tackles Brazil—Crossing Continents
A profile of Romario - Brazil's footballing bad-boy turned politician.
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Sugaring the Pill—In Business
Can ethanol champions Brazil convince the world that sugar really is good for you?
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The British—The Invention Of..., Brazil
Misha Glenny on how, in 1808, the entire Portuguese court moved across the Atlantic.
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24/04/2010—Excess Baggage
John McCarthy looks at historical Tuscany and buying a farm in Brazil.
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Dilma Rousseff—Profile
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines.
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