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Mel Giedroyc hears the talents of the UK's only professional whistler, and learns the history of messages in bottles.

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Thu 28 Jun 201216:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • Whistling

    David Morris is the UK's only professional whistler. Purse those lips and join in!

    Duration: 06:41

  • Batolin

    What happens when you cross a baseball bat with a violin? Why, you get a batolin, of course. Matt Frei hears the story of an unusual musical instrument.

    Duration: 06:17

  • After foot and mouth

    The foot and mouth disease crisis of 2001 had a devastating effect on farming communities. Young adults who were children at the time talk about the impact, ten years on.

    Duration: 04:32

  • Crows

    A sound sculpture celebrating the sound of crows caw-ing.

    Duration: 04:46

  • Message in a Bottle

    Kate Taylor finds out the history of this quirky communication.

    Duration: 07:20

  • Out of the Ashes

    Part 4 of the story by Michael Morpurgo. Foot and mouth disease has been found on Becky's farm.

    Duration: 12:14

Broadcasts

  • Thu 19 Apr 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra & BBC Radio 7
  • Thu 28 Jun 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra