Where did language come from? How does a spider know how to spin its web? What makes us have a sense of right and wrong? Is natural selection the only mechanism to guide evolution? A look at these big questions.

In a previous podcast, I talked about how the Universe began, in a Big Bang, but how might the Universe end - in a Big Crunch or a Big Freeze?

An old children's story about a little Indian boy who came across some tigers in the jungle who wanted to eat him up!

A very strange and little-known episode in Australia's history, of Man versus Emu!

A beautiful story about a duckling who was too scared to face discipline on the Yangzte River.

My favourite children's story, suitable for all ages from 4 to 104! Especially for Victoria, Olivia, Young Oki, Jasper, Jude and Julius.

A description of my early school life and times in the Fifties.

A brief look at the history and politics of Russia and the Ukraine, and the West's influence in creating a needless war.

A true short story about a small man in a shabby suit and no money. Can you guess who it is?

A story about my travels to the Cold War Soviet Union and My Return to Modern Russia.