Interviews

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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