This Natural Life

Kiri Pritchard-McLean

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Jan 1, 2026
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, hailing from Anglesey, shares her deep-rooted connection to the rugged landscape of her childhood farm. She reflects on the emotional impact of nature and her personal ties to Llanddwyn Island, where she has cherished memories. Kiri discusses her journey into comedy, fueled by her unique experiences and ADHD. Passionate about fostering, she explains how it inspires her comedy and engages her community, while also learning Welsh to reconnect with her cultural heritage.
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ANECDOTE

Proposal On The Tidal Island

  • Kiri took Martha to the tiny tidal island Ynys Llanddwyn and crossed at low tide to explore its ruins and shoreline.
  • She recounts being proposed to there and now associates skylarks with that moment.
INSIGHT

Awe Without Religion

  • Kiri feels awe and smallness on the cliffs, which she likens to spiritual comfort without religion.
  • She finds the landscape both harsh and gentle and says it inspires potential rather than despair.
ANECDOTE

Farm Childhood And Ginger Beer Breaks

  • Kiri grew up on a small sheep and cattle farm on Anglesey and remembers everyone chipping in to work.
  • She recalls exhausting hay-baling days broken by ginger beer breaks, giving her a nostalgic Enid Blyton feel.
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