04/07/2012
It's an American Independence Day special as Mel Giedroyc visits a flag factory, and celebrates American inventions like chewing gum. Plus there's more from the Groovy Greeks.
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David Gower on Bats
The legendary cricketer takes Rachel Simpson on a nocturnal bat hunt.
Duration: 07:44
The Parthenon
Classics expert Mary Beard reveals the fascinating history behind one of Greece’s oldest and most iconic buildings.
Duration: 05:17
American Independence Day
Matt Frei takes a tour of an American Flag factory in West Virginia
Duration: 03:52
American Inventions
Kevin Connelly reveals his favourite American inventions from chewing gum to the space pen.
Duration: 05:52
Inheritance Tracks – James Naughtie
Radio 4’s Today programme presenter James Naughtie discusses the song he inherited as a child and the one he’d like to pass on to future generations.
Duration: 07:26
Making Tzatziki
Chef Ghillie Bashan describes how to make the perfect Greek dip.
Duration: 08:05
Mel’s Magical Tour - Rockall
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ producer Pennie Latin describes adventurer Nick Hancock’s attempts to land at one of the remotest islands in the world.
Duration: 06:59
Horrible Histories – The Groovy Greeks Episode 3
Terry Deary introduces the history behind the ancient Spartan warriers.
Duration: 10:06
Broadcast
- Wed 4 Jul 2012 16:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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