On this page: Rudyard Kipling's Kim with Sir Mark Tully |
Paul White - Guitar Maker | Griff - The Illustrator
Leading from the Front | Paddy O'Dooley - The Violin Maker| Scars of Evolution with Sir David Attenborough | Torres Straits Expedition
| "Scars of Evolution" - with Sir David Attenborough |
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two-part exploration of the 'Aquatic Ape' hypothesis first proposed 50 years
ago. Presented by Sir David Attenborough, this programme was first broadcast
on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005. Programme one: considers Raymond Dart's Taung Child discovery and the ensuing savannah theory of human origins, as popularised by Robert Ardrey and Desmond Morris. Programme two: looks at evidence accumulated in the last 10-15 years driving the anthropological herd inexorably down to the water's edge. It includes reports on brain evolution, highlighting the essential fatty acids and nutrients that can only be sourced in the marine food chain; the global coastal migrations of early hominids, including major water crossings 1 million years ago. Producer: Richard Collins & Peter Nash Executive Producer: David Corser Presenter: Sir David Attenborough More Info: www.davidattenborough.co.uk |
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| Uploaded: 24th January, 2012 | |
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| "The Torres Straits Expedition" |
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| This two-part series explores the fascinating story of the Cambridge University expedition to the Torres Straits in 1898. Alfred Haddon led the expedition, part sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society, as an anthropological study into the culture of the Torres Straits islanders. The unusal aspect was the use of several wax cylinder recorders they took with them. Only ten years after their invention by Thomas Eddison, the recorders were intended as 'note taking' devices and the cylinders themselves were destined to be re-used. But around 50 of them survived and have been restored by the British Library. They are used in this programme with gratitude, and they reveal a story of culture and respect. The programme was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. Producer: Peter Nash Executive Producer: David Corser Presenter: Janet Topp Fargion More Info: British Library Sounds Online |
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| Uploaded: 25th January, 2012 | |
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| "Travels with a Donkey - Robert Louis Stevenson" |
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| Richard Collins explores the
classic travel story by Robert Louis Stevenson in this 5-part series about
what is regarded by many as one of the greatest literary works in the English language. The book was Stevenson's first published literary work, and is about his 12-day, 120-mile solo walk in 1878 through the Cevennes in southwestern France. The Protestants and Catholics of the area kept strict religious segmentation, and the regiod was cursed with deep poverty. But it is Stevenson’s extraordinary understanding and appreciation of the landscape makes this such a powerful book. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Written & Presented by: Richard Collins Readings by: Simon Scutt Producer: David Corser & Peter Nash More Info: here |
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| Uploaded: 26th January, 2012 | |
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| "Paddy O'Dooley - The Violin Maker" |
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| Susanna Byers meets Padraig O'Dubhlaoidh (Paddy O'Dooley), who takes us on a brief journey through his thoughts on the art of his intriguing profession - violin making. Producer: Susanna Byers Executive Producer: Peter Nash More Info: www.hibernianviolins.co.uk |
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| Uploaded: 6th May, 2011 | |
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| "Paul White - The Guitar Maker" |
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Susanna Byers begins an exploration into the extraordinary creativity in and around the Malvern Hills. In this short documentary she speaks with Paul White, Malvern resident, Editor in Chief for Sound on Sound magazine and guitar maker, and finds out why he has more than 50 guitars! Producer: Susanna Byers Executive Producer: Peter Nash |
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| Uploaded: 14th March, 2011 | |
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| "Griff - The Illustrator" |
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| Susanna Byers continues her exploration into creativity around the Malvern Hills with this documentary about the works, and workings, of West Malvern artist Antony 'Griff' Griffiths. Producer: Susanna Byers Executive Producer: Peter Nash More Info: www.antonygriffiths.co.uk |
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| Uploaded: 25th April, 2011 | |
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