The Olympics to Be the Top Banana

What do bananas, political coups and the potential collapse of the fruit aisle have in common? Absolutely nothing you would expect. This week, Josh peels back the history of one of the world’s most popular fruits, from its journey around the globe to the banana industry’s role in overthrowing governments. But beneath that cheerful yellow skin lies a much darker story of corporate greed, human mistakes and deadly diseases that could leave the humble banana facing extinction. Suddenly, that 15p supermarket bargain feels a lot more important. Meanwhile, Charlie is diving headfirst into her lifelong love of water. From childhood dreams of Olympic glory to the gruelling training, discipline and dedication it takes to become an elite swimmer, she’s here to explain what it really means to be an Olympian. Unfortunately, being part fish doesn’t automatically make you Michael Phelps, and Charlie has had to come to terms with the fact that her Olympic destiny might remain firmly in the swimming pool of her imagination. This week, we’re going for gold, questioning our life choices and discovering that the world’s most important fruit might be a better athlete than most of us.