24/11/2011
Mel Giedroyc learns about pigeon's satnav, the history of a 700 year old oak tree and the life of the world's biggest bird. Plus the fourth part of David Almond's story Skellig.
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Ancient Oak Trees 鈥� The Living World
Lionel Kellaway travels to Herefordshire to learn more about a magnificent Oak tree that is reported to be the oldest in the country.
Duration: 07:42
Mothers And Sons 鈥� Woman鈥檚 Hour
Jenni Murray discusses being a mother to a son with Safraz Manzoor, Angela Marr and Miriam Stoppard
Duration: 07:59
Questions Questions 鈥� Pigeon鈥檚 Satnav
Stewart Henderson with the answer to the intriguing question, why do pigeons have such a strong homing instinct?
Duration: 07:44
Author鈥檚 Live 鈥� David Almond
The award-winning author answers some of the children鈥檚 questions at this 麻豆社 session held in Pacific Quay, Glasgow.
Duration: 07:14
Albatrosses
Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison reports on a group of big baby birds!
Duration: 05:40
Daily Dalek 鈥� Charlie Higson
The author and performer discusses his career writing for children.
Duration: 07:15
Skellig 鈥� Part 4
Carl Prekopp reads the fourth part of david Almond鈥檚 story Skellig. Today, young Michael introduces Mina to his very special discovery at the back of his garage.
Duration: 10:54
Broadcast
- Thu 24 Nov 2011 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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