
17/07/2012
Mel samples haggis with a busload of Americans and goes caravanning with Patrick Duffy, aka Bobby Ewing in Dallas. Plus, why midges like biting tall men, and part two of Skyhawk.
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Scotland the Tour
Siobhan Synott and her merry band of American and Canadian tourists get their first taste of - haggis...
Duration: 03:40
Triathlon
Mel gets the lowdown on triathlon - swimming, cycling and running.
Duration: 04:50
Dallas Caravan
Actor Patrick Duffy - aka Bobby Ewing from Dallas - likes caravans. Even more than his huge ranch.
Duration: 04:25
Robin Williams
Mel celebrates the birthday of one of actor, comedian and voice of Aladdin, Robin Williams.
Duration: 03:45
Coconut tree singers
The story of the traditional coconut tree climbers of Tanzania who used to sing love songs as they climbed.
Duration: 03:45
Highland Ramblings
Clare Balding and friends go walking in Wester Ross in northern Scotland.
Duration: 04:20
Loch Garten ospreys
OUr two intrepid young reporters, Alex and Alexandra, visit the world-famous Loch Garten Osprey Centre.
Duration: 04:55
Pesky midges
Apparently the pesky Scottish midge likes nothing better than to take a bite out of tall men and large women. Really? Mel's not convinced.
Duration: 03:10
Mel's Magical Mystery Tour
Mel reveals today's destination, and there's a connection to our story, Skyhawk...
Duration: 04:25
Skywawk Episode 2
The second part of Skyhawk, by Gill Lewis. The osprey has been injured. Read by television presenter, Kate Humble.
Duration: 12:40
Broadcast
- Tue 17 Jul 201216:00BBC Radio 4 Extra