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18/05/2012

Mel Giedroyc rounds off The 4 O'clock Show week with a game of patience, a Magical Mystery Tour and the real life story of a pet lion called Christian who lived in London.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 18 May 2012 16:00

Chapters

  • 500 Words: Defining Moments

    A historical twist to today's 500 Words finalist.

    Duration: 04:15

  • A Load of Rubbish

    Mel finds out what people over the centuries have been throwing away, and discovers some of the valuable things you can find in today's rubbish.

    Duration: 05:00

  • Christian the Lion

    The extraordinary true story of Christian the Lion, who was brought up as a cub in Chelsea and then released into the wild.

    Duration: 08:10

  • 500 Words: Coming ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

    Another Top 50 finalist from Chris Evans' 500 Words writing competition.

    Duration: 02:50

  • Patience

    Mel hears why people love the card game, Patience.

    Duration: 07:20

  • 500 Words: Red Rose

    A scary story from the Top 50 in the 500 Words writing competition.

    Duration: 03:10

  • Mel's Magical Mystery Tour

    Mel reveals her destination - a big botanical centre whose name sounds like what you have to do when you're waiting in line to get served in a shop...

    Duration: 06:05

  • The Lions

    Our final story of the week by Joan Aiken. It's a sad, lovely tale about four stone lions.

    Duration: 14:50

Broadcast

  • Fri 18 May 2012 16:00