Radio 4 06/05/2011: Requiem for a Moth

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The synopsis:

"Britain's enthusiasm for moths gets far less attention than its love of bird watching. But 'moth-ing' is a fast growing, sociable recreation that draws us closer to the biodiversity of our cities and countryside.

Martin Wainwright seeks out the moth-men and women who pursue the thousands of brightly coloured species of moth.

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle talks about his life-long passion for the insects, and how his music will pay tribute to their enduring appeal.

We spend an evening in the woods of Yorkshire welcoming in the new season of moths. And we meet Madeleine Moth MP, who reveals why moths are so crucial to our survival, and why moth-fancying is a peculiarly British pastime."

For a few days (possibly a week) the programme is available to 'Listen Again' here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010t6nr

Paul

[Dave McCormick]

Hi,

I heard that one when it was on, was quite good listen. Never knew that Buckingham Palace had its own moth trap! I didn't like the requiem when it was shown at first, but it grew on me. I personally wouldn't keep moth eggs in a drawer, don't want the idea of loads of cats up the wall. Must have been quite a site to see!