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6 Minute English: Lonely bug 25 Jun 09

Scientists have discovered a small bug which lives entirely on its own, without oxygen, in complete darkness. They say it is the loneliest creature on the planet! Join Dima and Rebecca as they are listening to and discussing an interview with one of those scientists.



6min: Going gliding 18 Jun 09

Rebecca Byrne joins Kate this week to tell her all about her experience of gliding. We'll also be hearing from 93 year old Moyra Johnson, president of the North Yorkshire Gliding Club and finding out what it was like to fly back in the 1930s.