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Mel Giedroyc hears nasty, gruesome things about the Romans from Terry Deary's brilliant Horrible Histories. And the nature series features the beautiful story of the sea swallow.

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Mon 1 Sep 201416:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • Lend Me Your Ears

    Fiona Shaw recreates the sound of the Ancient Roman streets.

    Duration: 06:45

  • Survival Skills

    Matt Baker learns survival skills in the Brecon Beacons with BBC Radio 4's Open Country.

    Duration: 05:45

  • Soundscape: The Sea Swallow

    Paul Young narrates the remarkable migration journey of the Arctic tern.

    Duration: 14:05

  • Making Pasta with Kids

    Pennie Latin from BBC Radio Scotland's Kitchen Cafe makes pasta with children.

    Duration: 06:00

  • Mel's Magical Mystery Tour: Sweden

    Jo Fidgen reports on the debate in Sweden over the number of wolves in the wild.

    Duration: 44:35

  • Horrible Histories: The Rotten Romans

    The first chapter in 'Horrible Histories: The Rotten Romans' created by Terry Deary.

    Duration: 05:15

Broadcasts

  • Mon 22 Oct 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 4 Feb 201316:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 1 Sep 201416:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra