this a home—grown instrument. centuries ago before mankind ever particularly across england and is set foot here. wales. top temperatures around the mid—teens. bbc and the rain, bringing this mild air from spain and news, portugal. the of scotland and the northern isles again, wintry over high ground. headlines. for example, the dodo. and to east anglia. mist and fog. across parts of the country during really need to. sunday morning. will and there will be sunshine around. it said that the country was no longerfiring missile. longerfiring missile. for some, like korean leader could lead to the greatest deal for the world. fruit growers. so this is the mauritius fruit it in three. the rebels have denied the claims. bat. it is a bat that is unique to mauritius. will turn dry here through the afternoon.

its offensive. and some could be heavy and in one perhaps thundery. night. will be scotland and northern ireland. a milder day for you. modified amazingly to 10-11. not so mild across england and wales on saturday. become a wing. to england and been found in a restaurant the wales. an area of low pressure moving through the english channel. pair had visited. further north and west should be largely fine and dry. for monday, this is the before they were both found collapsed of people picture. on a bench. think. away, and along with it a vital source of blood stem cells. spells of rain. across the north, down to eight and they look for or 10 degrees for england and food. in donations since wales. tuesday promises to be a better day 2014. steph mcgovern has been finding out more. for most of the uk. a ridge of high pressure building and will settle things down. not something you have see sunny given much thought. but it is exactly what actress and my mate kellie shirley did. spells widely. survival by maintaining the so why did you decide forests. a couple of showers developing across the south and south—west. a cool feel to things, not as mild as to donate cord blood?

i found out that lots of places end the weekend. 9-10. up just chucking the cord away. and earning international acclaim. we actually are and they can harvest it for stem cells for use with blood cancer. recreating the whole more cloud and outbreaks of ecosystems. rain. picking up more of a breeze in the east and south—east as well. which was really, really amazing. he's a little legend, louie, and pearl is. ecosystem as it existed prior to the arrival of man. being this close to this animal now? donate. in north america and around the so zoe, this is where you collect the cord, isn't it? it is a bit much to show anyone should be. globe. my name is lewis vaughanjones. on telly, but explain what happens. of diseases but in here and carry out it's time to a collection. mauritius that's not the talk. case. from the placenta. a first attempt at gun from it can be precautions to be taken, of course, but that's not control. used to transplant. the case here. would you like to hold

get chucked away? the bat? are you serious? it does, it only gets thrown in the bin. yes, it will probably nibble you a little bit if that's ok? so we have a cord collection from what nibble me? we have just collected. its claws are going to be quite sharp. we take from wow. i can't believe it. the placenta. so it it has literallyjust come from the woman's body. this is weird is it has. all i can say. so what happens now? this is a magic moment. tariffs on imports. even cute, but enough for you know what, it is kind in a threatened congressional transplant. of cute. of course, it is a decision every family has to make for themselves. and luckily not disease ridden as it seat. kimjong—un, saying he thought pyongyang wanted bites my finger. no! to ask why she is going to make peace. to donate. do you want so with my first, i didn't even know about it. to fly off, i didn't see any posters and wasn't told about it. shall we get you to fly off? come on then. oh, that is amazing, animals are central to how have you done mauritian identity in more that? ways than one. vigilant and now many good things are happening, but we will see. missiles up any more until

because they don't do it in newcastle through the meetings. or sunderland. with mauritian social life and culture, going to it is a no—brainerfor me. the races. it's something i keep saying, as well. it's become a catchphrase. it's a no—brainer. yes, totally. but having dedicated collectors on call 24/7 is costly. and communities that often struggle to find a stem cell match. good in the world. now, that is worth screaming about. on this very racecourse, the champ de mars, in now on bbc 1968. news, it's time for the travel show. mauritius, a force of nature in the middle of in the southern the indian ocean. hemisphere. disparate communities together. oh, and to satisfy the locals' love of gambling, of course.

of this island nation goes back way before then. 0n myjourney, horseracing in mauritius. i'm going to explore to horse racing. the history of mauritius. a member of the national assembly of parliament. see and taste and in 190a, he how multiculturalism works was a businessman. here. go on a day to the races. did we win? land and property. and visit a unique conservation project saving endangered species. who ran the economy then and loved but the reality is so much more fascinating than that. racing. today is a very special day. in the national sport.

is just as awe—inspiring. we will be of madagascar and stands creating history. and we got a peek into the 555 metres high. it's also paddock to meet soun‘s cousin. this gentleman, i know him at a very well. 45—degree incline. i often see you on the no walk in the bbc all over the world! this is very much a park. family affair. that's the cup that we are looking for. can i touch it? anyone can touch it before, but i want this is a challenging climb, i've got to to touch it after. afterwards, yes... say. in fact, i think for anybody it's challenging. this is fantastic. every day pretty well for 13 years. of the most important men in racing. you can feel it's inside the jockeys‘ room, preparations are underway. all, like, volcanic. down by

this is volcanic rock? the track, it's probably from the first eruption 10 million years ago. i can and actually it's very feel the good for climbing. yeah, there's lots sense of occasion here. of good grip. here is where everybody gathers, rich, poor — everyone. history, the days of slavery under dutch, french and british rule. this is where many escaped slaves, called the maroons, found refuge. they could have a this is the day. and this is the first race of the day. look towards madagascar and for them... that's home. and gambling here, and so i approached a local punter. i'm from england, do you recommend any horce from this in any race? prison. horrible. i think this one. number three, rogue runner, in this race. number three. but i'm not sure. i'm gonna bet. a pilgrimage to get to the very

heart of mauritian identity. rupees on it, it says i'll get 600 rupees back. hey, can i have 100 on number three, in what should have been their moment of rogue runner? a lot of money going on celebration. rogue runner. you like rogue runner? is it a good one? and instead chose to jump off the mountain. number three, rogue runner. i like his colours. number three? of people from here they mauritius? come. because i guess it's a 0h,! unique story. of slaves but for mauritians as well.

did he win? it was very close, who won? in what was known number three. as the great experiment. number three won! at the last moment... yes! and contemporary diversity everywhere to be seen. to make history. enaad, ridden by the most successful champion jockey in the race. wares as well. to his nice to meet you. family. the favourite yes. and their

big hope but you'd never know to look at it, it's pretty low—key. yes, but it's pretty famous ennad is as well. struggling. it doesn't look good. ennad, get on, don't let him box you in! you can deep—fry almost everything. stars making ground. ready to attack is, well, ready to some herbs and attack. come on ready to attack! salt. asia, africa and europe. now he's adding all the herbs you well need for the chilli bites. are they strong chillis? done! spring onions. idid it! well but there's a distinctive mauritian accent to the food done!

too. itjust hit the family have me! done it and made history. now this is over, what do you feel? a sense of relief, almost? frankly, i don't get worked up before a race. i watched you in the race, you do a bit... buddhism, it's all here. you know, theyjust wish you well. where are i wanted to win that race for them. we? we're in a small market that is made up of street vendors. it seems the people of but that was illegal so the state gave them some spaces. this island have plenty to ca celebrate. va?

selling dumplings with his father. so now he's wildlife must be protected. here. yeah. from its complicated and sometimes shameful colonial past. this is the long fish? yes, the long fish. that is nice, that is really good. how many years have a high—end holiday hotspot. you worked here? for myself, after schooling, nearly 50 years. 50 yea rs! hotpot in mauritius. is all spoken here. and then there's music. sega is a rhythm and genre indigenous to this island. and this lady is

known as the voice of the indian ocean.