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Book of the Week

A Sting in the Tale

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dave investigates the navigational abilities of bees and learns why they choose to visit particular flowers. Show more

Book of the Week

A Sting in the Tale

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dave Goulson reveals why certain species of male bees hang around drinking nectar on hilltops and why you should think of bees next time you pour ketchup on your fish and chips. Show more

Book of the Week

A Sting in the Tale

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dave Goulson sets up the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and looks at what the future holds for these fascinating and vitally important little creatures. Show more

Book of the Week

A Sting in the Tale

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dave's first foray into bumblebee conservation, involving bees and a hotplate, ends in disaster. And we learn fascinating facts about the bumblebee year. Show more

Book of the Week

A Sting in the Tale

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dave embarks on a mission to train a bumblebee sniffer-dog and reveals why weary bees like to sip honey and water from a spoon. Show more