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Mel Giedroyc introduces Flamenco dancing at the Edinburgh Fringe, celebrates David Walliams' birthday and whistles along to the song of one of Britain's tiniest birds.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 16 Aug 201116:00

Chapters

  • Gothic Cathedral: Roget’s Thesaurus

    Simon Fanshawe explores the history behind this well-thumbed reference book.

    Duration: 10:04

  • The Living World – The Wren

    Lionel Kellaway explores the big voice of this little bird.

    Duration: 08:01

  • Janice & Jamie: Flamenco For Kids

    Janice Forsyth and her son attempt to master Flamenco dancing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

    Duration: 07:24

  • Birthday: David Walliams

    The Little Britain star chats to Kirsty Young about his charity swim across the English channel.

    Duration: 08:03

  • Inheritance Books: Alexander McCall Smith

    The Scottish author reveals the book he inherited and the novel he would pass on.

    Duration: 07:49

  • Daily Dalek: Simon Cowell

    The talent show judge explains why he loves working in showbusiness.

    Duration: 05:33

  • Truckers – part 7

    The seventh part of Terry Pratchett’s tale about the adventures of tiny space creatures called Nomes.

    Duration: 10:00

Broadcast

  • Tue 16 Aug 201116:00