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Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World Episodes

  1. Next Monday 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Jumping Fleas

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  2. Next Tuesday 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Mighty Mouthparts

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  3. Wed 17 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Drosophila Melanogastronaut

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  4. Thu 18 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Cycles of Change

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  5. Fri 19 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Blowfly detectives

    Erica McAlister uncovers how flies can thwart a crime through forensic entomology.

  6. Mon 22 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Dazzling Disguise

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  7. Tue 23 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    The Ultimate Upcycler

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  8. Wed 24 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Namib Fog Harvesters

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  9. Thu 25 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Bee Brain Intellect

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.

  10. Fri 26 Jun 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    The Nerve of a Cockroach

    Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.