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Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You"ll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a

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20:41

Introducing: 125 Treasures | The Elephant in the Room

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2021/05/06

Join Actress Alison Steadman as she explores some of the most intriguing objects in the National Trust’s collections. Listen to 125 Treasures, a new 5-part miniseries by visiting nationaltrust.org.uk/125pod

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S5 Ep93: Operation Hillside

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2021/04/15

While the stories of our houses are well researched and archived, now and again we discover the alternate past of a place we thought we knew. Volunteer Mavis Laird understands this well, as she unknowingly stumbled upon the fascinating story of the secret past of Hughenden Manor.

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23:58

S5 Ep92: The Dior Of Decor

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2021/04/01

In the first episode of a brand-new series of the National Trust podcast. We take a look at the fashion and photography of Rainham Hall’s Anthony Denny; a name you’ve probably never heard, but one that’s likely influenced the clothes you wear, how you decorate and furnish your home and even the food you eat.

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S4 Ep91: Counting out the puffins: Farne Island -...

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2021/03/18

Whilst we continue to prepare for the launch of Season 5, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes. This month we brave the North Sea and head to the remote Northumbrian Farne Islands. Whilst there, we encounter one of Britain’s most entertaining bird species, and learn just what it takes to secure their feathery future.

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S4 Ep90: The Juicy Details of Apple Grafting - Revisited

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2021/02/09

While we prepare for Season 5 of the National Trust Podcast, we’re revisiting episodes from the archives. This month, as it's February, we’ve chosen an episode that celebrates a rather unusual symbol of love. Back in 2018, we sent our Senior Producer Sean Douglas, to the National Trust’s annual apple grafting festival at the Cotehele Estate, to see if he could cultivate his very own symbol of love.

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S4 Ep89: Caring for the Country’s Rarest Plants –...

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2021/01/21

While we’re on a break busily preparing for season 5, we’re taking this opportunity to listen back to some of our favourite episodes. This month it’s ‘Caring for the Country’s Rarest Plants’ from Season 3. In this episode Alan Power, former Head gardener at Stourhead, navigates his way to the Trust‘s secret Plan Conservation Centre to see exactly what it takes to look after some of the planets most important plants. We’d also like to know what you think of the podcast so we can make Series 5 the

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S4 Ep88: A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood...

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/12/24

Whilst we break for the holidays and prepare for the launch of series 5, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the archives. This month it’s ‘A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood Homes’ from Series 3. In this episode, a famous mystery guest joins a public tour of John Lennon’s childhood home. So, can you guess who the mystery man is before he is revealed? Listen to see if you’ve got what it takes. Four teenagers from Liverpool started meeting up to make music together. They went

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S4 Ep87: Taste Along With Wainwright

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2020/11/19

In our first taste along episode, Ranger Kate Martin and her mystery guest experience a Lake District walk in an intriguingly new way. If you’d like to taste along with Kate, you’ll need some fruit chews, mac & cheese, mint bubble filled chocolates and some cream soda. We are currently planning and producing episodes for season 5 of the National Trust Podcast. To help us improve the show we’d love your feedback. So to help us shape future episodes of this podcast we’d be grateful if you

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S4 Ep86: Behind the Scenes of Reopening

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2020/09/18

After one of the most challenging years, the Trust is starting to nurture the green shoots of a new normal. Let us take you behind the scenes to witness the events and people that made our reopening possible. For more audio programmes from the National Trust, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts.

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22:00

S4 Ep85: Nature's Tasty Secrets

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/09/04

Edible nettles, sweet shop flavoured berries and deadly carrots are just some of the culinary, and not so culinary delights, Ranger Kate Martin encounters when she meets Fred the Forager for a late summer stroll. This episode aims to inspire you to explore nature in a new way. And should not be used as a reference for instructions on how to forage. Fred is an expert with decades of experience. If you would like to experience foraging for yourself we recommend you join a reputable course and only

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S4 Ep84: 100 Years of Mystery

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2020/08/27

While many of us are familiar with Agatha Christie’s characters, just how well do we know Agatha the person? As we celebrate 100 years of Christie publications, we take a look back at the woman behind the books, through the eye of her grandson, at her beloved Greenway House. Listen to more audio programmes from the National Trust at nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts.

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S4 Ep83: A Portrait of The National Trust

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/08/25

In 2017 Teleri Fielden started her National Trust shepherdess scholarship deep in the valleys of Snowdonia. We revisit her three years on to find out if the early mornings, harsh winters and constant rain have dampened her spirits or given her the drive to prove she’s got what it takes. Listen to more audio programmes from the National Trust at nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts.

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S4 Ep82: The Great Anthropause

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/08/07

While we were all indoors during lockdown, stories of our wild neighbours bouncing back emerged across the globe. In this episode, podcast producer, Sean Douglas visits the Isle of Wight to investigate reports of wildlife taking over the island while humans were away. We also explore whether there will be a long-term positive impact on how we co-exist with the nature around us. Find out more about how scientists are tracking wildlife during the great 'anthropause' in Nature journal. Listen to

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S4 Ep81: Pips in Space Feat. Tim Peake

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/07/23

From small seeds grow mighty oaks. This a phrase that astronaut Tim Peake knows well. In this episode we’ll explore how nature inspired and enabled man’s (and woman’s) most epic adventures. For more audio programmes from the National Trust, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Do you have an exciting idea but not enough time and space to make it a reality? If you’re aged 16–25, we’d like to hear your big idea and give you the chance to bring it to life at Isaac Newton’s home, the world’s centre of

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S4 Ep80: Meet The Silver Surfers

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/07/02

Zoom, Whatsapp, Instagram and TikTok are no longer just Millennial buzzwords. For many senior citizens social media has become a part of daily life. Negotiating our new world over the past few months has meant many of those who may have traditionally shunned technology are learning new skills. In this episode, over-60s share how their lives have been transformed by tech, from keeping in touch with loved ones to adventuring to far-flung parts of the world. 😊 💪🌈 Advice on coping with lockdown,

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S4 Ep79: Midsummer Magic and Mayhem

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/06/18

For millennia, midsummer has been steeped in tales of mystery and magic. It inspired the construction of great temples, the lighting of bonfires and was even said to have caused people to act in strange and surprising ways. In this episode, we explore the meaning behind the legends of the longest day of the year. And we discover why so many people feel a mystical connection to this time of year. This year to limit the speared of COVID-19, Stonehenge and Avebury will be closed for solstice and

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S4 Ep78: The Ice Shelf Garden

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/06/04

In this episode we’re bringing you another story to inspire you during lockdown. Paul Zabel, an engineer and novice gardener, was sent to work in his first greenhouse in one of the most extreme locations on Earth. At the end of his isolation, as Paul eased his way back into society, he realised he had discovered some valuable life lessons which we could learn from as we go through the same motions. For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts

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S4 Ep77: DAWNS and the Dawn Chorus

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/05/07

In this episode we continue to bring you ideas and advice on how to keep in tune with nature during lockdown. This time Andy Beer, author of Every Day Nature, gives us his top tips on how to grow a deeper understanding of the dawn chorus and to get better acquainted with your favourite feathered neighbourhood songstress. You’ll also learn how to get involved with DAWNS, one of the Trust’s most ambitious musical mass participation events happening in the early hours of 16 May. To sign up go to

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S4 Ep76: How Gardens Heal

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/04/30

When faced with heartache, music journalist Alice Vincent found a surprising remedy in her tiny balcony garden at her London flat. A complete gardening novice, Alice made the most of the little space and resources she had. What started as a distraction became an obsession and Alice slowly built a small urban sanctuary teeming with greenery and heady blooms. She quickly came to realise the almost magical healing power of planting and growing. A new and life-changing kind of love story

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Things That Go Click in The Night | A Beginner's...

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2020/04/02

In this episode, presenter Jo Dyson heads to the Lake District for a night of camping and stargazing. But unfortunately for Jo things don’t quite go to plan. Jo swaps her tent for a tripod to try her hand at some astrophotography on a night time stroll. Jo turns to astrophotographer, Steven Hanna for a masterclass in photography. Listen to discover how you can use your camera to shed light on the secrets of the night. To get inspired about other amazing places for a star gazing adventure, visit:

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