19/07/2012
Join Mel Giedroyc for bees, bikes and big dogs on today's show. Plus, she learns a few Gaelic words, visits a theatre by the sea and continues her cycle up the Western Isles.
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Lesley's on the Bike
Lesley Riddoch's cycling up the Western Isles on our 4 o'clock show Tour d'Ecosse. Today she's on the island of Scalpay for the sheep shearing.
Duration: 05:35
The Dogmatic
Mel hears about a new invention for washing your dog. What about your guinea pig...?
Duration: 04:50
Ferries of the Isles
Mark Stephen hears more stories about the ferries that plied between the Scottish islands and the mainland, carrying everything from cattle to cars.
Duration: 04:00
Questions, Questions
Why did the Greeks like to build their theatres by the sea? We visit an open air theatre in Cornwall for some ideas.
Duration: 04:45
Songlines
Mel hears about one of the most beautiful Gaelic songs from the island of Skye.
Duration: 06:10
Bill's Bees
Breakfast tv presenter Bill Turnbull is a passionate bee keeper. Saturday Live's JP Devlin bravely investigates.
Duration: 07:15
Scotland the Tour
Our merry band of American and Canadian tourists on a bus trip round the Highlands have reached Loch Ness, where a ruined castle has a special family connection for member of the group.
Duration: 04:00
Mel's Magical Mystery Tour
Mel reveals today's destination - a famous place on the east coast of Scotland where you hit a small white ball a very long way...
Duration: 03:35
Skyhawk Episode 4
Kate Humble continues her reading of our story, Skyhawk, by Gill Lewis. The osprey, Iris, is flying back to Scotland after her migration to Africa.
Duration: 13:20
Broadcast
- Thu 19 Jul 2012 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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