Radio 4 06/05/2011: Requiem for a Moth
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:05 pm
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
"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