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Pukey Perfume

Julia Bradbury discovers where the perfume ingredient Ambergris comes from. She learns that this most treasured aromatic is produced in the most unusual way.

Northern Ireland News

  1. PSNI officers and vehicles beside Translink bus PSNI apology on way flags removed
  2. Martin McGuinness and Peter Robinson NI ministers in appeal for calm
  3. Southern Cross sign Poots assured by Southern Cross

Foyle and West Headlines

Northern Ireland Sport

  1. Rory McIlroy poses with the US Open trophy McIlroy to play with Els & Fowler
  2. Eoin Bradley Bradley cruciate blow for Derry
  3. Twitter logo IFA warning on social networking

More Top Stories

NI Weather

Tuesday day weather

Sunny Intervals
  • Sunny Intervals
  • Max: 17°C
  • Min: 10°C
  • Wind: NE 5mph

Wednesday day weather

Light Rain Shower
  • Light Rain Shower
  • Max: 20°C
  • Min: 12°C
  • Wind: WNW 1mph

Thursday day weather

Thundery Shower
  • Thundery Shower
  • Max: 19°C
  • Min: 13°C
  • Wind: SSW 8mph

Traffic & Travel

Latest Incident

A3 Armagh

One lane closed and expected delays on A3 Northway in both directions in Portadown at the Shillington's Bridge junction, because of resurfacing work.

BBC iPlayer

Radio

Music

Hugo Duncan and Colin Murray

Country and Irish

Will Uncle Hugo make a country music convert out of Colin?

iPlayer

Graham Norton

Best Bits

Graham Norton relives some of the highlights of the past season.

Dance Fund

Two people hip hop dancing.

Toe Tapping

Apply now to the BBC's Peforming Arts Fund for dance grants.

TV Four

Carole King and James Taylor

Troubadours

A look back to the early 70's and the rise of the singer-songwriter.

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