x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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 experts Rosie Holdsworth, Ajay Tegala and Heather Birkett on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are

science nature

All Episodes

17:23

S4 Ep70: Musical Time Machines

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/12/12

Tucked away off a busy street in London lies a sanctuary for endangered sounds. The Benton Fletcher Collection at Fenton House and Garden is a rare treasure that boasts restored and working early keyboard instruments, some of which are nearly 500 years old. Guided by the Keeper of Instruments, National Trust curator, James Grasby finds himself transported to key moments in our musical past and learns what it takes to preserve these exquisite instruments and their unique sounds. We'd love to

en

15:39

S4 Ep69: Wild Swimming at 'Miami Beach'

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/11/21

Wild swimming isn’t just for summer. As winter approaches, the hardiest swimmers enjoy the benefits the off-season brings. In this episode, Coastal Officer Kate Martin heads to Carding Mill Valley where she’s introduced to the Shropshire Wild Swimmers and Dippers. She’s challenged to a “refreshing” dip and discovers how open waters bring a sense of freedom to your mind, body and soul. To find out more about enjoying wild swimming safely, go to:

en

22:44

S4 Ep68: A Lesson in Sensory Walking

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/11/07

Time spent in the great outdoors can be an immersive experience. But how often do we stop and take the time to really absorb the sounds, touch and feel of nature? Walker Julian Jackson senses things differently to most people. In this episode, he shows us how to create a deeper connection with the natural world.

en

20:42

S4 Ep67: Halloween Special: The Secrets in The Walls

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/10/31

In Tudor times disease and death were never far away, as were other more mysterious terrors that many claimed were lurking in the dark. In this Halloween special, curator James Grasby visits 500-year old Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire, to find out how the Tudors protected their homes against evil. James meets house staff who reveal strange relics of our past and he comes face to face with a mystery that lay hidden in plain sight for centuries until someone looked closer. Guided by folklore

en

10:24

S4 Ep66: Adventures in Motherhood

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/10/21

National Trust places are great to spend time at with those we know and love, but they can also be places where new friendships are born. In this mini episode we follow Joanna and Rachel, two mothers that met at a charity-run buggy walking group at Stourhead, as they embark on one of the National Trust’s most unique adventures. We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts, so please do give us your feedback, via social media or drop us a line at: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk This episode of

en

19:23

S4 Ep65: The Secret World of Treetops

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/10/03

Taking time away from his expeditions to the Amazon, professional tree climber James Aldred leads presenter Jo Dyson on a treetop adventure in the slightly less exotic garden at Tyntesfield in Somerset. Jo realises that tree climbing is not just for kids and discovers that we are all more connected to trees than we might think. Read about Treetops at Tyntsfield and more in 50 Great Trees of the National Trust

en

23:31

S4 Ep64: SPECIAL: People’s Landscapes, episode one

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/26

In this special episode we bring you part one of our People’s Landscapes podcast series. It’s Northey Island, 991 AD. Viking raiders clash in bloody battle with the Anglo-Saxon army defending their land. Dr Eleanor Barraclough, lecturer in medieval history at Durham University, explores how this violent incident resulted in a mashup of cultures we can still see today. People’s Landscapes is part of a National Trust programme telling the stories of places that have shaped the nation, marking

en

19:50

S4 Ep63: The Heritage Question

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/12

As thousands of places across the UK open their doors for Heritage Open Days, we head to Blackpool to explore what heritage means to us as individuals and as a nation. In this episode, National Trust curator James Grasby goes behind the scenes to witness the thrill of the Blackpool Illuminations – a spectacle that’s firmly rooted in the past but continues to shape our heritage today.

en

11:28

S3 Ep62: Memories from Ned’s Mountain

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/04/18

In this mini episode, we’re back at Divis and the Black Mountain to meet Ned Clarke who has walked on the mountain for thirty years. Hear what it’s like to live side-by-side with these giants and discover how the mountain has been an escape in times of trouble. Listen to Ned’s moving story in the final episode of this series.

en

19:40

S3 Ep61: Battling the elements on Divis Mountain

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/04/04

In the penultimate episode of this series, we take a bracing walk with ranger Kate Martin as she battles against howling winds and biting rain to the summit on Divis Mountain, 1,500 feet above Belfast. As we cross this wild landscape we’ll discover blanket bogs that are as dangerous as they are healing, ruins that hold the secret to 2,000 years of life and death, and awe-inspiring views of the city and hills beyond.

en

12:53

S3 Ep60: The Juicy Details of Apple Grafting

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/03/21

This week we’re at the annual apple grafting weekend at Cotehele. We’ll uncover the mysteries of apple grafting and learn how you can grow your very own Crimson Queen, Pendragon and even a Pig’s Nose. All will be revealed in this mini episode.

en

20:37

S3 Ep59: Caring for the country’s rarest plants

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/03/07

This week we’re at the Trust’s most secretive location: the Plant Conservation Centre. Join us as we go beyond the locked gates of this well-guarded site to find out how we protect our rarest and most historically-significant species of plant. Along the way we’ll brush shoulders with famous trees that have lined the pages of literature, and try our hand at grafting.

en

8:09

S3 Ep58: A Mystery Guest at the Beatles’ Childhood Homes

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/02/21

In this mini podcast, we’ll meet the man who welcomes visitors from around the world to John Lennon’s childhood home, and hear about his encounter with one very famous daytripper. Four teenagers from Liverpool started meeting up to make music together. They went on to become the Beatles. 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

en

22:58

S3 Ep57: Backstage at the Beatles’ Childhood Homes

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/01/31

Join us in Liverpool as we step inside the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. We’ll take you on a trip down Penny Lane to visit the houses where John and Paul grew up, fell in love with rock and roll, and wrote some of the Beatles’ first songs. Four teenagers from Liverpool started meeting up to make music together. They went on to become the Beatles. 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

en

8:42

S3 Ep56: Mysterious Military History in the Surrey Hills

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/01/17

We’re delving into the military history of Box Hill in Surrey in this mini podcast, with a behind-the-scenes tour of an old fort that was used to protect London from invasion in the late nineteenth century.

en

21:24

S3 Ep55: Escaping the city at Box Hill

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2019/01/03

In this episode we’re at Box Hill, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a short train ride from Central London. You’ll hear what makes this corner of Surrey so special for the cyclists, walkers and children that flock here every year, and discover how getting out into the countryside might be easier than you think.

en

5:59

S3 Ep54: Bodnant Garden’s Four-legged Friends

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2018/12/20

In this mini episode we’re back in North Wales exploring the sights, sounds and scents of Bodnant Garden with a group of dog-walkers and their four-legged pals.

en

19:53

S3 Ep53: A Winter Garden in Wales

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2018/12/06

This week we’re in the foothills of Snowdonia National Park for a crisp winter stroll through the world-famous Bodnant Garden. Join us to explore dramatic waterfalls, romantic dells and towering trees, and hear from the gardeners who care for this exotic and ever-changing landscape. Find out more about this horticultural gem: nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden

en

21:14

S3 Ep52: SPECIAL: Women and Power, Episode One

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2018/11/29

As there are five Thursday’s in this month, this week we’re giving you a bonus episode. To fill the gap until our next regular episode on the first Thursday of next month, we thought you might like to hear the first episode of a mini series we launched earlier this year called Women and Power. Women and Power looks at the Trust’s links to the suffrage movement and is narrated by broadcaster and Journalist Kirsty Wark. To learn more about this series go to:

en

8:36

S3 Ep51: Lawrence of Arabia’s Famous Friends

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast ·

2018/11/15

In this mini episode we’ll hear about the famous friends of T.E. Lawrence. From artists and writers like Thomas Hardy to fellow soldiers from the army, Lawrence welcomed an array of visitors to his rustic retreat. Learn how he entertained them, and gain a new perspective on his life from one of his relatives who helps keep his story alive today.

en

190 results

Similar Podcasts

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Mission to Mars

Inception Point Ai

The 365 Days of Astronomy

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Creek Devil

william Jevning

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Nik Hunter