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06/07/2012

Mel Giedroyc gets physical in today's show with women's boxing, the diary of a teenage discus thrower and the final part of the Horrible Histories series on Groovy Greeks.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 6 Jul 2012 16:00

Chapters

  • Olympic Torch Lighting

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ presenter David Bond meets the first 2012 British torch bearer Alexandros Lucos at Olympia in Greece.

    Duration: 02:19

  • Discus Thrower Part 1

    Presenter Peter White meets young Olympic hopeful Lawrence Okoye as he prepares to compete in London 2012.

    Duration: 05:51

  • Women in Boxing

    Presenter Jenni Murray discusses whether female boxers should wear skirts or trousers at this summer’s Olympic Games.

    Duration: 05:27

  • Discus Thrower Part 2

    Presenter Peter White concludes his meeting with young Olympic hopeful Lawrence Okoye as the sportsman prepares to compete in London 2012.

    Duration: 05:54

  • Weather Chasing Plane

    The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s David Shukman jumps aboard a special meterological surveillance plane and flies into the eye of a rain storm.

    Duration: 03:20

  • Barefoot Walking

    Radio 4 listener Dave Richards describes life living without shoes.

    Duration: 06:52

  • Aubergines

    Radio 4 presenter Anna Hill takes a tour of a farm specializing in developing miniature vegetables.

    Duration: 03:49

  • Donkeys

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster’s Laura Spence chats to Willie John McBride and Robert Wallace about their shared love of Donkeys.

    Duration: 07:24

  • Mel's Mystery Tour - Alnwick Castle

    Reporter Chris Beardshaw takes a tour of the poisonous garden at Alnwick Castle.

    Duration: 05:06

  • Horrible Histories – Groovy Greeks Episode 5

    Terry Deary reads the final part of his own Horrible Histories series on the Groovy Greeks and their love of sport.

    Duration: 07:59

Broadcast

  • Fri 6 Jul 2012 16:00