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05/12/2011

Mel Giedroyc dances with the sugar plum fairy to explore the appeal of The Nutcracker; and finds out about life on the farm with tractors and sheepdog trials.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 5 Dec 2011 16:00

Chapters

  • Gameboy v the Mongolian Steppe

    Teenager Dexter is addicted to computer games... so his father attempts to tear him away from the screen with a trip to Mongolia.

  • Advent calendar: The Nutcracker

    Exploring why the ballet has become such an integral part of the American Christmas.

    Duration: 06:49

  • Soundscape: A Grey Seal Odyssey

    Concluding the journey of Selkie the seal.

    Duration: 13:50

  • Tractors and sheepdogs

    Schoolchildren in Ayrshire learn about farming methods past and present.

    Duration: 05:37

  • The Tulip Touch

    Part 3 of the story by Anne Fine.

    Duration: 08:44

Broadcast

  • Mon 5 Dec 2011 16:00