Tree storiesTrees have played countless roles in human history by turns hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics, science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that have shaped life on Earth. Neurobiologist and philosopher Stefano Mancuso tells eight stories of trees that have rooted themselves in human history from the red spruces that were made into Stradivarius'

storyteller and outdoor educator Chris Salisbury will bring this unexplored nocturnal dimension to life with lore about badgers

living alongside tramps

as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien's works

documentary-maker Chris Atkins didn't spend much time thinking about prisons

Vasin finds himself on the run

Babita Sharma was raised in a corner shop in Reading

Raised in Glasgow's East End

where he patiently digs the barren dirt in search of a legendary oak tree

easy and enjoyable for all - absolutely no equipment is required

They become good friends and cook up a plan to rid the world of bad giants

can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels

he uses veg