Forgotten Female Fossilists

Episode 1: Margaret, Duchess of Portland

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Oct 2015, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The Duchess housed thousands of fossils, unaware of their true significance. Presenter Rebecca Stott. From July 2003.

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Oct 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Oct 2015, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Although she was not a scientist, Mary Anning made major discoveries along the Jurassic coast. Presented by Rebecca Stott. From July 2003.

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Oct 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Oct 2015, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Presenter Rebecca Stott looks at Anna Thynne's fascination for madrepores, which led to the invention of the marine aquarium. From July 2003.