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Carbon Lifeforms

Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for a new hybrid comedy magazine show that emits all sorts as they aim to (carbon) capture all things climate.

Radio 4,6 episodes

Episodes

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Waste Management and Recycling
Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Athena Kugblenu to tackle the topic of Waste.
29 Oct 2025,28 mins
The Fashion Footprint
Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Bo Carter to tackle The Fashion Footprint.
22 Oct 2025,28 mins
The Carbon Cost of Tech, The Internet and AI
Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Chris McCausland to tackle the topic of Tech.
15 Oct 2025,28 mins,
Christmas Special
Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for a festive Carbon Lifeforms.
17 Dec 2023,28 mins
Travel
Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for the eco-comedy magazine show.
02 Jul 2023,28 mins
1. Food
A new comedy that dangles (think: Emission Impossible) itself over the climate crisis.
28 Jul 2022,28 mins