Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Costing the Earth

Factual: Science & Nature: Nature & Environment

Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet

BBC Radio 4 LW

Costing the Earth: Outback Outrage

Outback Outrage

08/05/2018

BBC Radio 4 - Costing the Earth, Outback Outrage

The Australian outback is under attack from a surprising enemy - the camel.

In the Australian outback survival is tough. If anyone, or anything, takes too much food or water it can spell disaster. Peter Hadfield reports on a surprising threat - camels.

In the Australian Outback survival is tough for plants, animals and people. Food and water are always in short supply. If anyone, or anything, takes too much it can spell disaster. 

Peter Hadfield travels into the red heart of the continent on the trail of a surprising threat to the delicate balance- wild camels.

Producer: Alasdair Cross.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Costing the Earth

Outback Outrage

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4