Interviews
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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
Wandering among wildflowers with botanist Leif Bersweden
Botanist Leif Bersweden on why we need to protect our native wildflowers and let lawns and verges grow wild – in episode 2, season 14 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
How a gin-maker has created a wildlife haven
Explore the gardens and farm of Warners Gin in Northamptonshire where wildlife – and the flavours of nature – are encouraged, in episode 14, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Discover the secret of making great gin
Hear the story of Warners Gin in deeply rural Northamptonshire – where flavours come directly from nature – in episode 13, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Sample the wildlife and wine in an organic vineyard in Kent
Take a ramble through the naturally farmed Terlingham vineyard and discover how wildlife and wine-making go perfectly hand in hand – in episode 12, season 13 of the Countryfile Magazine plodcast
Podcast: Can cattle save the planet?
Film-maker Peter Byck reveals an optimistic future for livestock farming – and all of us – in episode 11, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine plodcast
Podcast: an inspiring walk with Wilfred Emmanuel Jones aka The Black Farmer
Meet Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones – aka The Black Farmer – and hear his views on the modern countryside in episode 9, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
