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  1. Strictly Come Dancing dresses and Keep It in the Family

    Mel Giedroyc gets a guide to making the perfect frilly frock with the Strictly costumier.

  2. Witches, Rock Choir and Keep It in the Family

    Mel Giedroyc discovers the bizarre rituals people used to perform to ward off witches.

  3. Graham Fellows, digging for dinosaurs and Keep It in the Family

    Mel introduces a dig for dinosaurs and the Inheritance Tracks of comedian Graham Fellows.

  4. Sir Quentin Blake, reindeer and Keep It in the Family

    Mel Giedroyc takes listeners a tour of Sir Quentin Blake's art studio.

  5. Mince pies, butterflies and Keep It in the Family

    Mel Giedroyc presents a new episode of quiz Keep It in the Family.

  6. Mairi Hedderwick, the Big Apple and Brilliant Baking

    Mel Giedroyc explores Scotland's islands with Katie Morag creator Mairi Hedderwick.

  7. Stag's Antlers, Morris Gleitzman and Chocolate Heaven

    Mel treks through the forest in search of stag's antlers and chats to Morris Gleitzman.

  8. Goat Kings, Puffin Pianos and Desert Islands

    Mel Giedroyc encounters some piano-playing puffins and a town where the goat is king.

  9. Rollercoasters, Clog Dancing and Extreme Eating

    Mel Giedroyc revels in the rush of the rollercoaster ride and a spot of clog dancing.

  10. Slimy Slugs, Slippery Snails and Shipwrecks

    Mel Giedroyc follows the trail of some slimy slugs and snails in the nature feature.

  11. River Singers, Shirley Henderson and Cleopatra's Palace

    Mel Giedroyc presents the final chapter of Tom Moorhouse's The River Singers.

  12. Whale song, Aidan Moffat and wheelbarrow races

    For Scottish Book Week, Mel hears Aidan Moffat's children's book, The Lavender Blue Dress.

  13. Andrew Strauss, Jacqueline Wilson and water voles

    Mel Giedroyc presents the Inheritance Tracks of former England cricket cap Andrew Strauss.

  14. Randy Newman and Shirley Henderson

    Mel Giedroyc wishes Toy Story composer Randy Newman a very happy birthday.

  15. River Singers, Shirley Henderson and rare orchids

    Mel Giedroyc presents The River Singers by Tom Moorhouse, read by Shirley Henderson.

  16. City horses and pet names

    Mel Giedroyc is mucking about with a tour of the city horse stables in Hyde Park.

  17. Clowns and Windsor Castle

    Mel Giedroyc puts on her best floppy shoes and explores the origins of the red nose clown.

  18. Sarah Millican and Vincent Van Gogh

    Mel Giedroyc paints a portrait of the amazing life of Vincent Van Gogh.

  19. Stephen Moffat and Walt Disney

    A very special tour of Doctor Who's TARDIS and the anniversary of Mickey Mouse.

  20. Blacksmiths, Baby Talk and Birdwatching

    Mel Giedroyc gets a guide to the fascinating world of bird-watching.

  21. Creative child prodigies and country life

    Mel Giedroyc gets inspired to tinkle the ivories by honky tonk jazz musician James Booker.

  22. Flying horses, hip-hop and Looney Tunes

    Mel goes globetrotting with some flying horses and investigates the merits of hip-hop.

  23. Andy Bell and Hardworking Horses

    Mel Giedroyc uncovers the Inheritance Tracks of Erasure singer Andy Bell.

  24. Ellie Simmonds OBE and her Brilliant Bakes

    Mel Giedroyc celebrates the birthday of the Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds.

  25. Tricky water beetles and mysterious Arabian stallions

    Mel Giedroyc embraces all things creepy and crawly in a brand new nature series.

  26. Lauren Child, photos of space and drop scones

    Mel Giedroyc enjoys Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's perfect drop scones with pumpkin seeds.

  27. Meatballs, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Loch Lomond

    Mel Giedroyc hears the story of Ralph Vaughan Williams's World War One.

  28. Fireworks, Chris Ryan and the Rat King

    Mel Giedroyc hears the Inheritance Tracks of author Chris Ryan.

  29. Doctor Who, Jon Culshaw and NASA on Mars

    Mel Giedroyc meets the Doctor Who special effects department.

  30. Neil Gaiman, seals and the perfect Shepherd's Pie

    Mel Giedroyc begins a new story, My Teacher Fried My Brains by Bruce Coville.

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