Big Questions Answered
From ‘How To Make The Perfect Beans On Toast’ to ‘What's it really like in Antarctica?’, Drivetime answers the big questions every day at 5.20
Ants live HOW long??
Professor Adam Hart from The Royal Entomological Society reveals an unbelievable ant fact
From stilts to beer tops - a history of shoe accesories
Footwear expert Chris Hill talks about Blakey's Segs, stilts and more on Drivetime.
Virtual Reality can take you to the moon or the Great Wall of China!
Professor Paul Chapman from Glasgow School of Art explains the endless uses of VR today.
"Mascots are good luck charms!"
Associated with mascots worldwide, Simon Faulkes explains the phenomenon here in the UK.
How do you count your bees?
Martin Smith from the BBKA tells Simon how to get your sluggish bees buzzing this spring!
Why you're never too old to go back to school
Dr Fiona Aldridge spoke to Simon about adult education & the variety of courses on offer.
The BOARDING that every BODY can do!
Bodyboarding entrepreneur and enthusiast Sally Parkin gives us a bluffer's guide.
Viking? Dogger? Fisher? The Shipping Forecast explained!
Shipping forecaster Craig Snell tells Simon the stories behind the unusual area names.
Get On Your Bike! 3 Reasons To Get Back In The Saddle
Duncan Dollimore from Cycling UK talks us through the benefits of getting back into bikes
Which country sends more greeting cards than any other nation?
Sharon Little from The Greeting Card Association explains why an e-card won't cut it!
Who knows more about keeping you warm - your Grandma or astronauts?
Dr Mark Taylor tells Simon about the latest textile innovations in thermal wear.
Tortoise Top Tips!
Want a tortoise as a pet? Our expert Jane Williams on how to keep them within your home.
The nicer the glass, the nicer it tastes...?!
Professional Glassware Expert Tom Mullin lets Simon in on his trade secrets!
What happens behind closed doors at the CIA...
BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera talks Simon through his visit to the CIA.
Where did the hole in doughnuts come from?!
Food Historian Dr Annie Gray tells Simon all about doughnuts!
Simon gets a lesson in the health benefits of sighing...
Professional Voice Coach Kristin Linklater teaches Simon all about what our diaphragms do
Are we all ears when it comes to our balance?
Dr David Baguley tells us about our ears and how they work.
Why the start of the year is the WORST for potholes!
Frank Bird from Highways England tells Simon why there are more roadworks in winter.
It's the living version of the Northern Lights!
Jamie Whyver from the RSPB chats to Simon about starling murmuration.
Steve Cram's Running Do's and Don'ts
'The Jarrow Arrow' talks Simon through running etiquette.
Cats' purrs and meows translated!
Cat scientist John Bradshaw tells Simon what our cats are really saying!
Why it's costly to lose your marbles...
Simon finds out how to tell if a marble is worth thousands!
Why you should treat your wardrobe like a nightclub!
Top tips on how to declutter by Author James Wallman.
What's it really like in Antarctica?
Terrestrial Ecologist Peter Convey tells Simon all about Antarctica.
