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01/10/2012

Mel Giedroyc hears about a scheme in Liverpool that encourages kids to try their hand at stand-up comedy.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 1 Oct 2012 16:00

Chapters

  • Why Alice in Wonderland is a classic

    Writer Lynne Truss has been a fan of the book since she - like Alice - was 7 years old. She explains why the book was an instant hit, and continues to capture our imaginations to this day.

    Duration: 05:43

  • Soundscape: the Sea Swallow

    Naturalist Paul Young narrates the first of five weekly episodes following the lives of two Arctic terns, otherwise known as Sea Swallows, on their vast annual migration across the globe.

    Duration: 14:16

  • Liverpool's young comedians

    As part of the Liverpool Comedy Festival, we drop in on a project called 'Stand Out' which aims to discover and develop the talents of young stand up comedians in Merseyside aged 11-14.

    Duration: 11:00

  • Jodrell Bank - listening in to the universe

    The Jodrell Bank observatory in Cheshire was set up in 1945, to explore the universe using radio signals.

    Duration: 04:08

  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    This week's classic story by Lewis Carroll, is read by Alan Bennett. Episode 1.

    Duration: 13:42

Broadcast

  • Mon 1 Oct 2012 16:00