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Sound Escape 104: Sheltering in a long barrow during a storm
Season 15
We're high on the Wessex Downs. A long barrow broods on a lonely ridge – a tomb that has stood here for 5000 years. Caught in a storm while walking t…
3 years, 8 months ago
We’re off to Dartmoor – scene of the biggest countryside story of the year so far.
Season 15 Episode 6
Back in January, a high court upheld an action brought by local landowners and ruled that there was no right to wild camping in Dartmoor National Par…
3 years, 8 months ago
Sound Escape 103: The crunch of footsteps on snow on the Devon coast
Season 15
Walking the coast path around Hartland Point after snowfall Winter’s cold brings many pleasures. Frost-enshrined thorns, glinting in the light of a l…
3 years, 8 months ago
183. A delightful walk with Cerys Matthews in Kew Gardens
Season 15
Cerys Matthews shares her love of nature, music and poetry on a wonderful walk in Kew Gardens with our own Margaret Bartlett. Cerys reveals her deep …
3 years, 8 months ago
Sound Escape 102: Enthralling spring birdsong from New Zealand
Season 15
In this episode we've travelled to the otherside of the world. It's late spring at the Karori Sanctuary near Wellington, New Zealand and the kakas – …
3 years, 8 months ago
182. A soothing wander around the hidden coves of Anglesey
Season 15 Episode 4
We're heading to Cemlyn Bay on the northern coast of Anglesey for a gentle walk around lagoons and quiet coves where birds rule and grey seals sleep.…
3 years, 8 months ago
Sound Escape 101: The patter of hail on an old farm roof
Season 15
We're back on a farm deep in the Devon countryside. At some point in the night you stir, woken by the patter of hail on the slate roof. The barn is o…
3 years, 8 months ago
181. An adventure into the underworld of folklore and magic with Amy Jeffs
Season 15 Episode 3
Head deep into Goatchurch Cavern in the Mendips with historian and artist Amy Jeffs and Plodcast host Fergus to hear ancient tales, myths and legends…
3 years, 8 months ago
Sound Escape 100: Underwater with grey seals in the Outer Hebrides
Season 15
In the 100th edition of Sound Escapes, we're on a boat in the Outer Hebrides at anchor near a small island. An underwater microphone captures grey se…
3 years, 9 months ago
180. Along the Ridgeway with archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota
Season 15 Episode 2
Take a wander along on of Britain's oldest roads: the Ridgeway. TV presenter, writer and archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota is the patron of the Ridgeway …
3 years, 9 months ago