Interviews
“He hauls out the wrinkled snout of a primeval beast.” There’s a hidden vault of weird and deadly creatures in this world-famous museum
Venture into the bowels of London’s Natural History Museum and you’ll discover a realm of deep-sea monsters and rarely seen oddities
This author has sold 198 million books. Now he’s delving into the ancient unsolved mystery of Stonehenge
In his new novel, author Ken Follett breathes life into one of the greatest British mysteries: Stonehenge
“Dyslexia is my superpower.” Strictly champ Hamza Yassin on his childhood heroes, living in the Scottish Highlands and how he mastered wildlife photography
Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin’s new book inspires us to discover natural wonders on our doorstep
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“I quit the New York catwalk to create my own regenerative garden paradise – here’s why”
Poppy Okotcha turned her back on the jet-setting lifestyle of a top model for a more down-to-earth way of life. Fergus Collins meets the regenerative gardener and author to find out why
“Every English river is dying.” But it’s not too late to save them from destruction – here's how
Robert Macfarlane’s Is a River Alive? is one of the year’s biggest – and most vital – book releases. In this exclusive interview, we discover why he’s campaigning to have rivers recognised as living beings
Is it time we started growing and eating weeds? Why this social media star wants to change your mind about them
Jamie Walton (aka Nettles & Petals) has over 1m social media followers – and is on a mission to change our opinion of weeds.
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Who is Chris Packham? Everything you need to know about the Springwatch presenter
Chris Packham is best-known for presenting BBC nature series Springwatch since 2009. Here is everything you need to know about the presenter.
How nature shapes music – with composer Erland Cooper
Musician and composer Erland Cooper reveals how landscapes and nature infuse and influence his music – on a walk and talk with the Plodcast's Annabel Ross in the grounds of his studio near Bath
A wander in a bird of prey sanctuary with Megan McCubbin
It’s easy to get despondent about the natural world – but in her new book Springwatch presenter Megan McCubbin explores stories of hope and courage for the world’s endangered species – in episode 7, season 16 of the Countryfile Plodcast
A quest for peace in deepest Wales with Charlotte Church
Meet singer-songwriter Charlotte Church on a retreat to her wonderful house The Dreaming deep in the Welsh countryside, in episode 4, season 16 of the Countryfile Plodcast
A quest to walk in the footsteps of St Patrick in Northern Ireland
Follow the St Patrick's Way in Armagh to encounter gods, saints and ancient warriors in episode 3, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Tom Bullough: We all need to get involved in climate change action now
The author and nature writer talks to BBC Countryfile about the inspiration behind his book, Sarn Helen.
Podcast: An unlikely pilgrimage with Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton
We talk to Penelope Wilton and Jim Broadbent – stars of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – about their own love of walking and the countryside – in episode 2, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Interview with Haroon Mota, founder of Muslim Hikers
Haroon Mota founded Muslim Hikers to create a genuine sense of belonging and community for minority groups in the great outdoors
Walking in nature with Dr Amir Khan, President of the RSPB
Dr Amir Khan is passionate about the power of nature and the outdoors for improving our health – a key part of his new role as president of the RSPB. We met him at his home in Leeds in episode 11, season 15 of the Countryfile plodcast
Podcast: A memorable walk with Cerys Matthews in Kew Gardens
Talking Dylan Thomas and the power of nature with musician and broadcaster Cerys Matthews in London's Kew Gardens, in episode 5, season 15 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Celebrate the best of 2022 in the Plodcast Christmas special!
Join the team and special guests to review the best of the British countryside – and take part in a special Xmas quiz in the last Plodcast episode of 2022
Podcast: How to take great outdoors photography
Outdoors photographer Dave Willis discusses what makes a great photograph, tips for improving your own shots of the countryside and how to make it as a professional photographer in the digital age. Episode 9 of season 2 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Take a woodland wander with 'naked campaigner' Hannah Bourne-Taylor
Meet Hannah Bourne-Taylor in the woodlands of South Wales to talk about her brave campaign to help our swifts in episode 10, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: A quest to hear the mysterious corncrake on the island of Tiree
Hear one of Britain's strangest bird calls on a wild Hebridean island in episode 8, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: In conversation with actress Jenny Agutter
Star of The Railway Children and Call the MIdwife Jenny Agutter joins episode 6, season 14, of the Countryfile Plodcast
Podcast: Enjoy the wild magic of the Folk by the Oak music festival
Enjoy part two of our day at a wonderful music festival in Hertfordshire with performances from Spell Songs and The Proclaimers in episode 5, season 14 of the Plodcast
Podcast: Enjoy music inspired by the countryside at the Folk by the Oak Festival – Part 1.
Listen to beautiful music by The Unthanks, Salt House and We are the monsters at the Folk by the Oak Festival – in episode 4, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast