Greg Jenner and his guests explore the amazing prehistoric site of Çatalhöyük as we learn about the Neolithic Revolution of the Middle East. What is so special about Çatalhöyük and why did prehistoric hunter-gatherers decide to settle down with pottery, pals and porridge?

In archaeology corner this week is Dr Lindsay Der from the University of Victoria in Canada and in comedy corner is the fantastically funny Mike Wozniak.

Script: Chris Wakefield, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner

Research: Chris Wakefield

Project manager : Siefe Miyo

Edit producer : Cornelius Mendez

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