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Radio 4,13 Sep 2017,15 mins

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David Baddiel tries to understand fracking. David asks how it differs from traditional drilling, what kind of gas it produces, and if it is bad for the environment. Speaking to two experts: Francis Egan of fracking company Cuadrilla, and Hannah Martin of Greenpeace, David gets to the bottom of these and other issues. Producer: Giles Edwards.

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