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17/07/2012

Mel samples haggis with a busload of Americans and goes caravanning with Patrick Duffy, aka Bobby Ewing in Dallas. Plus, why midges like biting tall men, and part two of Skyhawk.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 17 Jul 2012 16:00

Chapters

  • Scotland the Tour

    Siobhan Synott and her merry band of American and Canadian tourists get their first taste of - haggis...

    Duration: 03:40

  • Triathlon

    Mel gets the lowdown on triathlon - swimming, cycling and running.

    Duration: 04:50

  • Dallas Caravan

    Actor Patrick Duffy - aka Bobby Ewing from Dallas - likes caravans. Even more than his huge ranch.

    Duration: 04:25

  • Robin Williams

    Mel celebrates the birthday of one of actor, comedian and voice of Aladdin, Robin Williams.

    Duration: 03:45

  • Coconut tree singers

    The story of the traditional coconut tree climbers of Tanzania who used to sing love songs as they climbed.

    Duration: 03:45

  • Highland Ramblings

    Clare Balding and friends go walking in Wester Ross in northern Scotland.

    Duration: 04:20

  • Loch Garten ospreys

    OUr two intrepid young reporters, Alex and Alexandra, visit the world-famous Loch Garten Osprey Centre.

    Duration: 04:55

  • Pesky midges

    Apparently the pesky Scottish midge likes nothing better than to take a bite out of tall men and large women. Really? Mel's not convinced.

    Duration: 03:10

  • Mel's Magical Mystery Tour

    Mel reveals today's destination, and there's a connection to our story, Skyhawk...

    Duration: 04:25

  • Skywawk Episode 2

    The second part of Skyhawk, by Gill Lewis. The osprey has been injured. Read by television presenter, Kate Humble.

    Duration: 12:40

Broadcast

  • Tue 17 Jul 2012 16:00