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Natural Wanders - The Plodcast.

Natural Wanders is a "Plodcast" that gets you outside to connect with people and nature. In each episode, Mandi Stark is joined for a chat by a guest wanderer from the worlds of TV, film, wildlife or conservation as they take an exploratory plod around a wild place they love.

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00:40:08

Erin Ranney 'I just completely fell in love with...

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2025/11/01

In this episode we go for a Bristol wander with camerawoman Erin Ranney. We chat about growing up in bear country, her route into natural history filmmaking and separating work from worth. Follow us on Instagram: @Plodcast Erin on Instagram: @e.ranney Erin's website https://www.erinranney.com

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00:46:28

Ellie Williams '‘Sounds really connect us to a place...

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2025/06/28

In this episode we go for a dawn chorus wander with sound recordist Ellie Williams. In a forest near Bristol, we chat about capturing soundscapes, pushing boundaries and exploring sensory bubbles.Follow us on Instagram: @Plodcast Ellie on Instagram: @soundellie https://woundedbuffalo.co.uk/people/ellie-williams/ Hear some of Ellie’s work that we chatted about here: Howler Monkey, Earth Sounds-

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00:52:09

Jack Bootle ‘I think it’s the best job in TV, truly’

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2024/12/13

In this episode of the Plodcast we go for a wander with the Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning at the BBC, Jack Bootle. In the heart of London we chat about being a TV addict, his career path to commissioning and predicting the future. Series we chat about: Big Cats 24/7 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002262z Wild Isles https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0f0t5dp Planet Earth 3 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0f0t5dp Other series Jack has commissioned that we

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00:52:43

Charlie Hamilton-James ‘I want you to look at a...

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2024/10/13

In the first episode of Season 4 we go for a walk in the Wiltshire countryside with wildlife filmmaker and photographer Charlie Hamilton-James. We chat about filming two of the UK’s most loved species, his emotional journey behind this camera and scrolling to indifference. Follow us on Instagram @Plodcast.com Find out more about Charlie and his End Times project on charliehamiltonjames.com Instagram: @chamiltonjames

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00:38:57

Jamie McPherson ‘What I find most exciting is just...

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2023/03/03

In this final episode of season 3 we go for a West Country wander with wildlife cinematographer Jamie McPherson. We chat about starting in TV, immersive gimbal filming and seeing dinosaurs everywhere.Website https://www.jamiemcpherson.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/byjamiemcpherson/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jamiemcphers0n?lang=en TV Life on Our Planet - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ApeELdzg0 The Hunt https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/the-hunt Frozen Planet

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00:43:07

Lis Oakham - ‘We do need to ask less of the planet’

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2023/02/17

In this week’s episode we go for a wintery wander with award-winning wildlife filmmaker and climate activist Lis Oakham. Along the banks of the Frome we chat about her path into the industry, filming plants and people for The Green Planet and reducing our environmental impact. Twitter: @MsOakham The Green Planet: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0013cl7 Lis’s Human Worlds episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00149lg Filmmakers for Future: Wildlife:

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00:41:47

Bertie Gregory: ‘I’m very lucky that I get to work...

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2023/02/03

Deer, drones & diving! Presenter, filmmaker & explorer Bertie Gregory joins us in this episode for a winter walk in Bristol. We chat about his career, from getting started in the industry to his massive series of ‘Epic Adventures’ for Disney+. TV Epic Adventures: www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/epic-adventures-with-bertie-gregory/4As67yVT9IiU Wild Life with Bertie Gregory: youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1mKPPCWtA&feature=shares Website: www.bertiegregory.com/about Social Instagram:

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00:44:29

Dan O'Neill: ‘I’m not afraid to be afraid’

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2023/01/20

In this episode of the Plodcast we go for a London wander with wildlife filmmaker and presenter Dan O’Neill. In the heart of the capital we chat about Dan’s eclectic passions, from saving snow leopards to exploring Guayana’s Rewa River, making music for Cate Blanchett, and being the first openly LGBTQIA+ natural history presenter to carry a show. TV Giants: www.offthefence.com/Brand/3002/giants Dan O’Neill Investigates:

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00:39:06

Dr Rutendo Shackleton: ‘I like when our world and...

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2023/01/06

‘Love like a mustard seed!’ In this episode of Natural Wanders we go for a plod with the fantastic conservation scientist and presenter Dr Rutendo Shackleton. While battling the elements in Cheshire, we chat about the social bonds of elephants, sharing space with nature and hosting the BBC Earth podcast. BBC Earth podcast: www.bbcearth.com/podcast Chester zoo: www.chesterzoo.org/what-we-do/our-zoo/biographies/rutendo-shackleton/ Gritty Talent: www.grittytalent.tv/gritty-represents Social

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00:44:36

Erland Cooper: ‘What music can do is help communicate...

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2022/12/09

In this week’s episode of Natural Wanders we meet with Orcadian composer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper. From Stromness to the city of London, we chat about being inspired by the people and nature of his Orkney home, breaking into school and planting an album in the earth. Website: www.erlandcooper.com Spotify: spotify.com/artist/636k3cBTCgdZfXzCj7Cuaa Social media Instagram instagram.com/erlandcooper/Twitter https://t.co/1uZV8q6GwL We chatted about.. Walthamstow Wetlands

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00:42:14

Dr George McGavin: 'If we have a salvation, it is in...

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2022/11/25

Wasps, beetles, botfly and beyond! In this episode we go for a Hampshire plod with the brilliant entomologist and presenter Dr George McGavin. We chat about incredible insects, his latest book, overcoming a stammer and the wonder of science. George’s new book, All Creatures Small and Great: How Insects Make the World, is available now as an audio book. The Hidden World: How Insects Sustain Life on Earth and Will Shape Our Lives Tomorrow will be published in hardback on 2nd February

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00:52:53

Tom McDonald: ‘I’ve always felt my job was to be the...

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2022/11/11

Series 3 has landed! In this first episode of the new series we go for a wander with National Geographic executive vice president, Tom McDonald. In the heart of London we chat about commissioning in today’s TV landscape, avid soap-watching with his family and the solace of nature. Tom McDonald on Linkedin Press: uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdonald-94551159 Press:

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00:38:42

Tom Walker: ‘It’s something that I never want to take...

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2022/05/04

In the last episode of season 2, Mandi meets wildlife cameraman Tom Walker. While wandering on the Somerset coast they chat about capturing landscapes, his journey into the industry and filming hyenas for Dynasties II. Website: www.tomwalkerphotography.co.uk Instagram: instagram.com/tomwalkercam?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Facebook: www.facebook.com/tom.walkerphotography.1 Dynasties II Hyena: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016ckz For more information about Natural Wanders, go to:

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00:49:49

Gillian Burke: ‘A small little moment can alter...

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2022/04/27

In a blustery Cornwall we meet biologist, writer and presenter Gillian Burke. We chat about Gillian’s career path from behind to in front of the camera, unpopular options and living like it’s 1999. The Watches: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000ww4q www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09y9cpy Website: www.gillianburkevoice.com Instagram: instagram.com/gillians_voice?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

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00:42:48

Jordan Young: ‘I love Scotland, I love being Scottish’

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2022/04/19

Grease is the word! In this episode I take a walk down memory lane with one of the best-known faces on Scottish Television, the actor Jordan Young. Near his Dunbartonshire home we chew the fat about school days, his roles in River City and Scot Squad and the play that started it all. Twitter: twitter.com/joskyn100 Instagram: www.instagram.com/joskyn/ Scot Squad: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b06kw5fq/scot-squad River City: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016njm/river-city-18042022 Agent:

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00:30:55

Kirsty Wark: ‘We are a programme where everybody’s...

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2022/04/13

In the grounds of Pollok House, Mandi searches for signs of spring with one of Britain’s most experienced television journalists, Kirsty Wark. They chat about the history of Pollok, working on Newsnight and raising awareness of issues affecting women of all ages. Twitter: twitter.com/kirstywark?lang=en Instagram: instagram.com/kirsty_wark_/ BBC Newsnight: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mk25 Womanhood – BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011xgn Website (with book links):

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00:50:39

Gavin Thurston: ‘There’s still lots of wild places’

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2022/04/06

In this episode we meet with multi-award-winning wildlife cinematographer Gavin Thurston. On his allotment, we chat about storytelling in natural history, filming the deep ocean from a submersible and finding the joy in nature close to home. Instagram: instagram.com/thegavinthurston?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: twitter.com/GavinThurston Book: www.waterstones.com/book/journeys-in-the-wild/gavin-thurston/sir-david-attenborough/9781841883113 TedX talk: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq0NzqLmLvA 2021

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00:53:49

Max Cooper: ‘I’m drawn to complexity’

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2022/03/30

In this episode we go for a walk in the Kent countryside and a wander into the brilliant mind of Max Cooper. Drawing on his fascination with science and nature, Max is a genuinely unique artist whose live performances combine electronic music and audio-visuals to create a deeply immersive experience. While plodding in the forest we discuss nature as an inspiration, driving technology forward and the power of music. Website: maxcooper.net Spotify: open.spotify.com › artistMax Cooper |

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00:49:33

James Reed: ‘Suddenly I had a job in telly’

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2022/03/23

In this episode of Natural Wanders, we meet with director and producer, James Reed. From studying zoology to winning an academy award, we discuss James’ career path and three of his standout films to date; ‘Jago: A life underwater’, ‘Rise of the Warrior Apes and ‘My Octopus Teacher’. Website: https://www.underdog-films.com/ IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1624755/ My Octopus Teacher Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A 2021 Academy Awards win:

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00:50:12

Lucy Cooke: 'Variety is the grit that drives...

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2022/03/16

Watch out Mr Darwin! In this episode of Natural Wanders we meet with author, presenter and zoologist Lucy Cooke. While plodding in Pett Level, we discuss the influences on Lucy’s career from Darwin to Dawkins and how her new book is redefining evolution and the female animal. Website: www.lucycooke.tv/about/ New Book – Bitch: www.waterstones.com/book/bitch/lucy-cooke/9780857524133 Jo Sarsby: www.josarsby.com/lucy-cooke TED Talk: www.ted.com/speakers/lucy_cooke Radio 4 Woman's Hour:

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