08/08/2011
Mel Giedroyc hears about people's passion for gnomes, uncovers a forgotten magical island and explores the secret world of lorry-spotters.
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PI Punt: Artificial Legs Under the Floorboards
Steve Punt explores a mysterious discovery of artificial limbs under the floorboards of a house in Bridport in Dorset.
Duration: 08:46
My Life In 5 Books: Terry Pratchett 鈥淭he Moomins鈥�
Terry Pratchett expresses his love for the series of Tove Jansson childrens鈥� books.
Duration: 04:03
You & Yours - Gnomes
Winifred Robinson discusses the rising popularity of garden Gnomes.
Duration: 06:01
The Forgotten Island
The Rice family travel to the banks of the River Clyde for the 4 O鈥機lock Show to investigate a brand new magical island that has miraculously appeared by the new Riverside Museum.
Duration: 08:16
Eddie Stobart Fans
Devotees and truck-spotters describe their love of the haulage firm鈥檚 famous big lorries.
Duration: 02:53
Woman鈥檚 Hour: The Disappearance of Departments Stores
Jane Garvey discusses the grand old tradition of the British department store and asks why they are dying out.
Duration: 06:38
Desert Island Discs: Elton John
The original Rocket Man looks back on how he found his musical talent at the end of his fingertips as a boy.
Duration: 09:50
Truckers: Part 1
The first part of Sir Terry Pratchett鈥檚 story in which a group of tiny nomes escape their home by hitching a ride on a lorry to the safety of an aging department store.
Duration: 09:52
Broadcast
- Mon 8 Aug 2011 16:00麻豆约拍 Radio 4 Extra
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