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The Plodcast
BBC Countryfile Magazine brings you The Plodcast - a weekly escape to the British countryside with fascinating guests and the wonders of the great outdoors. Enjoy a new escape into the countryside every Tuesday and wind down with our Sound Escapes on a Friday. Find out more about us at www.countryfile.com/podcast Subscribe to the print version of BBC Countryfile Magazine at https://www.ourmediashop.com/bbc-countryfile-magazine-wmonx25
Episodes
The Plodcast20. In search of the lake monster of Llangorse in the Brecon Beacons
Surrounded by mountains, woods and meadows, Llangorse is Wales' most beautiful natural lake – but do its depths hide a secret? Fergus Collins goes in search of…
The Plodcast19. Discover tasty treats to forage from the hedgerow. Part 2 of our foraging special with Adele Nozedar
Part 2 of Adele Nozedar's wise and wonderful foraging walk in the Brecon Beacons in Monmouthshire. Learn the edible and medicinal uses of many common wayside…
The Plodcast18. A brilliant day's foraging in Monmouthshire with naturalist Adele Nozedar: Part 1
Adele Nozedar shares wonderful stories and wisdom about edible wild plants while wondering through a Monmouthshire meadow. This is part one of a joyful…
The Plodcast17. Wander a Gloucestershire wood at night in search of nightingales
Take a night-time nature ramble through a Gloucestershire woodland in the company of Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins and wildlife-writer James Fair…
The Plodcast16. Why our National Parks desperately need more wildlife
Andrew Hall from the charity Campaign For National Parks says our most famous protected areas aren't doing enough for nature. He reveals a plan for how they…
The Plodcast15. How a lucky date led Sally Urwin to leave the city to become a farmer
Meet Sally Urwin who met a farmer on a dating website and ended up leaving her dead-end marketing job in the city to run his farm in the wilds of…
The Plodcast14. In search of King Arthur's England – with military historian Jim Storr
Following on episode 1's walk on the mysterious Wansdyke in Wiltshire, we talk to military historian Jim Storr, author of King Arthur's Wars, to discuss his…
The Plodcast13. Explore a mysterious ancient site in Wiltshire – plus amazing spring birdsong
Roam the woods and downs of ancient Wiltshire in search of the Wansdyke – the Hadrian's Wall of southern England dug in Arthurian times to defend the south…
The Plodcast12. Listen to how nature and the countryside heals body and mind
Artist and naturalist Emma Mitchell talks about how she uses natural materials and inspiration from walks in the countryside to craft beautiful things. She…
The Plodcast11. Pilgrimages and parish churches – a podcast for Easter with Dr Emma Wells
This Easter, medieval historian Dr Emma Wells discusses great historic walks across the countryside: pilgrimages to holy sites and how we can follow these…
The Plodcast10. Nick Baker tackles big rural issues plus shares his love of swifts and scones
TV naturalist Nick Baker talks about the best and worst things he's seen in the British countryside – plus he tackles the town versus country debate…
The Plodcast9. Naturalist Nick Baker on sharks, rural heroes and which animal he'd like to be! Part 2 of 3
Part two of our hugely entertaining discussion with TV naturalist Nick Baker. In this episode, he talks about which British animal he'd like to be, his rural…
The Plodcast8. Nick Baker talks countryside, wildlife and favourite music part 1 of 3
A joyful chat with TV naturalist Nick Baker about the wonders of wildlife, his connections with the countryside and favourite things to do outside. This is…
The Plodcast7. Meet owls and wild geese in the wilds of Lancashire's Ribble Estuary
Enjoy a late winter wander through the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve taking in RSPB Hesketh Out Marsh and Marshside reserves and enjoy the evocative…
The Plodcast6. Roam the magical marshes of the Gwent Levels – with surprise wildlife encounters
Explore the watery wonders of South Wales and roam the wildflower-rich meadows in the company of Gwent Wildlife Trust. Plus, hear about a major threat to the…
The Plodcast5. Rewilding is vital for our wildlife AND good for farmers says Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain
Our natural world is in trouble and Rewilding Britain's Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain argues that we must recreate wildlife-rich habitats on a huge…
The Plodcast4. Farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues against rewilding his native Cambrian Mountains.
Rewilding the countryside by restoring habitats and reintroducing key species is seen by many conservationists as the best way to restore Britain's depleted…
The Plodcast3. She sings to sheep! Meet the sheep-farming opera singer Gwawr Edwards
As lambing season approaches, acclaimed soprano Gwawr Edwards talks about growing up on farm in the Welsh hills and how she practises by singing to the sheep –…
The Plodcast2. Go birdwatching in Somerset with Mike Dilger
Head to Chew Valley Lake in north Somerset in the company of BBC naturalist and enthusiastic birder Mike Dilger in search of wildfowl and waders – and also…
The Plodcast1. A quest to find the real Watership Down - in Hampshire
You've seen the film and read the book, now explore the real landscapes of Watership Down. Escape with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins to the…
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Exploring Britain's most beautiful river – the River Dove
Take a stroll along a Peak District river in the company of Andrew Griffiths and meet local people with a passion for protecting their local – and very famous…
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Discover how a great Peak District river is being restored to life
The Peak District's River Dove has been blighted by dozens of artificial weirs. Andrew Griffiths talks to local people about what can be done to bring the…
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Look for the first signs of spring in Silent Valley in South Wales
Wander Silent Valley national nature reserve listening to spring birdsong and looking for other signs of the new season with Countryfile Magazine's Fergus…
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"How a tick bite changed my life," reveals England rugby legend Matt Dawson
England rugby world cup winner Matt Dawson talks to editor Fergus Collins about how he contracted lyme disease from a tick – and the drastic effect on his…
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Why woodburning stoves are better than open fires
Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle reveals why wood burning stoves are so much more efficient then open fires when you want to heat your house. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Which firewood is best to use in a domestic fire or stove?
Forester and wood fire expert Vincent Thurkettle reveals the best wood species for using in a domestic fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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TV naturalist Mike Dilger on his new book Nightingales In November
Naturalist and One Show regular Mike Dilger talks about his new book – and all things wild and beautiful – with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins…
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Let's talk about Britain's woodlands – with forester Vincent Thurkettle
Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle talks about Britain's woodlands in the 21st century with editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com Hosted…
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Enjoy a chat with bushcraft expert Ray Mears
In this podcast we hear from bushcraft expert, survivalist, author and TV presenter Ray Mears . To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com Hosted on Acast…
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Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons
Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons with BBC Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com…
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Enjoy a glorious dawn chorus in the Brecon Beacons
Find it hard to get up to listen to the dawn chorus? Then follow editor Fergus Collins on a three-hour walk listening to birdsong on the Blorenge Mountain in…
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How to get the family out into the countryside – plus rural news stories
The BBC Countryfile Magazine team talk about their March 2014 issue, the latest rural news stories and ideas for getting the whole family out and about in the…
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Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games reveals behind the scenes secrets
BBC Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games joins editor Fergus and the team in the studio, to talk about the secret life of rabbits, how bats have babies…
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Countryfile's Matt Baker talks sheepdogs and Jules Hudson learns ancient skills
This month, Countryfile’s Matt Baker talks about his bizarre methods for training sheepdogs, fellow presenter Jules Hudson learns prehistoric skills in…
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Jules Hudson explores the Preseli Hills, plus the art of wassailing
This month Countryfile’s Jules Hudson discovers a new way of walking and an ancient landscape in Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills, while BBC Radio…
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Join a pub quiz and visit the Somerset Levels to see dancing starlings
This month the team challenge you to the Countryfile Magazine Pub Quiz, while editor Fergus goes in search of one of Britain’s most breathtaking winter…
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Discover Britain's most romantic ruins and roam the Yorkshire Wolds
This month the team challenge you to find Britain’s most romantic ruin and discuss the ones that got away, while editor Fergus explores a magical market town…
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Countryfile Magazine: Waterways special
The team discuss Britain’s most enticing waterways and riverside experiences. A fly fishing expert shares tips on how to catch grayling and trout on the River…
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Discover a year in the life of a gamekeeper
This month the team discuss extreme challenges verses leisurely British breaks and pick their favourite features from the August issue, from Daphne du…
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Explore the mysterious Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire
This month, the team discuss the brand new Easter issue of Countryfile magazine and magazine editor Fergus heads out into rural Wiltshire to explore the…
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Talking about how BBC Countryfile Magazine helps you explore the British countryside
It's a return of the Countryfile Magazine podcast as we celebrate the 400th Countryfile Magazine route card. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com Hosted…