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Today Mel goes walking by moonlight, and finds out why aunties are so wonderful. Plus, fitness guru Rosemary Conley's Inheritance Tracks and another magical story from Joan Aiken.

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Wed 16 May 201216:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • Bees in the city

    Mel hears about bee enthusiasts who tend their hives in the heart of one of the world's biggest cities - New York.

    Duration: 06:35

  • Inheritance Tracks

    Fitness guru Rosemary Conley chooses her Inheritance Tracks.

    Duration: 07:40

  • Rambling by moonlight

    What's it like to go walking in the moonlight? Mel finds out from Clare Balding who's rambling along the South Downs Way after dark.

    Duration: 06:20

  • 500 Words: The Demon that entered my brain

    Another Top 50 finalist from the Chris Evans 500 Words writing competition.

    Duration: 03:10

  • Aunties

    Mums and Dads are brilliant, but aunties are special, too. Mel celebrates what's best about our aunties.

    Duration: 08:30

  • 500 Words: Barney's Adventure at Night

    Another excellent story from the Top 50 in Chris Evans' 500 Words writing competition.

    Duration: 04:20

  • Mel's Magical Mystery Tour

    Mel reaveals her mystery destination: something you sit in, high up in the air, which needs petrol, but it's not a plane...

    Duration: 06:10

  • Necklace of Raindrops

    The third story this week by Joan Aiken. This is about a girl called Laura and a very special necklace with magical properties.

    Duration: 10:25

Broadcast

  • Wed 16 May 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra