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Mel Giedroyc introduces the next episode of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Plus, one lucky celebrity gets their birthday bumps!

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Tue 18 Sep 201216:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • Marbles

    Marble enthusiast Sam McCarthy Fox discusses his involvement in the International Marble Championships in Tinsley Green, West Sussex.

    Duration: 05:25

  • Bricklaying Brownies

    Reporter Angela Robson, picks up a trowel and mucks in with some kids building a wall.

    Duration: 05:56

  • James Wong on Herbal Medicine

    The ethno-botanist explains how many remedies for common ailments can be found in any garden.

    Duration: 06:02

  • Birthday - Billie Piper

    The actress discusses her role as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who and how she deals with the pitfalls of fame.

    Duration: 03:58

  • Yeti Hunter

    Saturday Live presenter Richard Coles meets crypto-zoologist Richard Freeman who has spent his life searching for mythical beasts.

    Duration: 09:29

  • Magical Mystery Tour – The Cotswolds

    Presenter Matt Baker dons tassels and bells to get a crash course in Morris Dancing in the village of Chipping Camden.

    Duration: 08:20

  • A Monster Calls – Part 6

    David Hayman reads the next instalment of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Young Conor has destroyed his grandmother’s house in a rage but there’s even more trouble brewing for the youngster.

    Duration: 15:33

Broadcast

  • Tue 18 Sep 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra