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Mel Giedroyc discovers the origins of the British urge to queue up in an orderly fashion, and there's more from this week's classic story, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

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Thu 4 Oct 201216:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • Taxi drivers' brains

    Are the brains of people who spend a lot of time working with mental maps different from the brains of the rest of us? Psychologist have been working with London cabbies to try and find out.

    Duration: 09:47

  • Alice in Wonderland-inspired art

    Lewis Carroll's vivid and surreal imaginings have influenced not just writers but also countless artists, as demonstrated by a dedicated exhibition.

    Duration: 04:04

  • Liverpool's young comedians

    Liverpool's 'Stand Out' project aims to find and develop the talents of young stand up comedians. Two former winners of the scheme reflect on their experiences.

    Duration: 11:08

  • Why do the British love to queue?

    A listener's question sends reporter Emily Williams on the streets and into the queues of the UK to find out ...

    Duration: 04:30

  • Pool frogs

    Brett Westwood is taken to a mystery location to take a look at an extremely rare UK species, the Pool Frog.

    Duration: 05:11

  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    This week's classic story by Lewis Carroll, read by Alan Bennett. Episode 4.

    Duration: 13:58

Broadcast

  • Thu 4 Oct 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra