11/08/2011
Join Mel Giedroyc as she learns how to shear a sheep and hears about a rare left-handed castle staircase. Plus the latest episode of Truckers by Sir Terry Pratchett.
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Ross Noble Goes Global: Belgium
The Geordie comedian explores life in Belgium and gets a bit fixated by waffles.
Duration: 05:20
On Your Farm – Sheep Shearing (Part 1)
Sarah Swadling visits a farm to hear about the hard work that goes into shearing sheep.
Duration: 07:34
Today: Left-handers
Edward Stourton hears about the peculiar talents of left-handed people including US president Barack Obama.
Duration: 03:16
Questions Questions – Driving on the left and left-handed staircases.
Stewart Henderson explores the reasons why the UK drives on the left and the phenomenon of left-handed staircases.
Duration: 05:29
On Your Farm: Sheep-Shearing (Part 2)
Sarah Swadling visits a farm to hear about the hard work that goes into shearing sheep.
Duration: 07:14
My Life In 5 Books – Terry Pratchett “The Napoleon Of Notting Hillâ€
Terry Pratchett explains why the GK Chesterton classic is one of the defining books of his life.
Duration: 03:15
Desert Island Discs: Dame Ellen MacArthur
The celebrated yachtswomen tells Kirsty Young about her amazing journey from schoolgirl to round-the-world yachtswoman.
Duration: 09:21
Front Row: Angelina Jolie
The film actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador discusses her role in the movie Changeling with Mark Lawson.
Duration: 05:01
Truckers – Part 4
Philip Pickard reads the fourth instalment of Terry Pratchett’s story about four inch Nomes looking for a home.
Duration: 08:54
Truckers – Part 4
Philip Pickard reads the fourth instalment of Terry Pratchett’s story about four inch Nomes looking for a home.
Duration: 08:54
Broadcast
- Thu 11 Aug 2011 16:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 Extra