31/08/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Choirmaster Gareth Malone on his 'Extraordinary School for Boys'; Klezmer music; Teen fiction; and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
Choirmaster Gareth Malone talks about his new TV series "Extraordinary School for Boys" set at a primary school in Essex where he discovers that many of the boys would do anything rather than sit through a literacy lesson.His solution to this problem is to start them on a programme of physical exercise, outdoor lessons and healthy competition. We hear about the history of Klezmer music and there'll be live music from Hilda Bronstein. What's hot and what's not in teen fiction at the moment and we discuss the future of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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Gareth Malone
Gareth Malone's new TV series sees him joining the staff at a primary school where many of the boys would do anything rather than sit through a literacy lesson. He discusses his solutions.
Duration: 11:23
Teenage Reading
To discuss what is on offer for teen readers today Jane is joined by the author Grace Dent and the critic and theatre Director Imogen Russell.
Duration: 11:40
The Future of the HFEA
The government announced that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority would be disbanded. To discuss Jane is joined by Baroness Ruth Deech, and Professor Alison Murdoch.
Duration: 08:20
Klezmer Music
Klezmer music was traditionally played at Jewish weddings and parties in Eastern Europe. It is currently enjoying a revival. Singer Hilda Bronstein and Geraldine Auerbach discuss.
Duration: 09:32
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- Tue 31 Aug 2010 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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