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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.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 11 Aug 2011 16:00

Chapters

  • 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 鈥 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 鈥 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 鈥 Terry Pratchett 鈥淭he Napoleon Of Notting Hill鈥

    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 鈥 Part 4

    Philip Pickard reads the fourth instalment of Terry Pratchett鈥檚 story about four inch Nomes looking for a home.

    Duration: 08:54

  • Truckers 鈥 Part 4

    Philip Pickard reads the fourth instalment of Terry Pratchett鈥檚 story about four inch Nomes looking for a home.

    Duration: 08:54

Broadcast

  • Thu 11 Aug 2011 16:00