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BBC Countryfile Magazine brings you The Plodcast - a weekly escape to the British countryside with fascinating guests and the wonders of the great outdoors.Enjoy a new escape into the countryside every Tuesday and wind down with our Sound Escapes on a Friday.Find out more about us at www.countryfile.com/podcastSubscribe to the print version of BBC Countryfile Magazine at https://www.buysubscriptions.com/print/bbc-countryfile-magazine-subscription
Episodes
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Mar 3, 2015 • 16min
Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons
Join Fergus Collins, BBC Countryfile Magazine editor, as he explores Langattica Scarpment in search of early signs of spring. Delve into a scenic walk filled with diverse flora and fauna while reveling in the beauty of the environment and the delightful bird calls encountered along the way.
Jun 5, 2014 • 22min
Enjoy a glorious dawn chorus in the Brecon Beacons
Join the narrator on a springtime walk in Monmouthshire filled with diverse bird species, wildflowers, and other wildlife encounters as they describe the sights and sounds experienced along the way
Mar 14, 2014 • 25min
How to get the family out into the countryside – plus rural news stories
Topics include encouraging outdoor play for children, exploring British wildlife, debating flood protection solutions, discussing water management, health benefits of rural living, embracing nature, and wildlife adventures.
Jun 1, 2012 • 38min
Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games reveals behind the scenes secrets
BBC Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games shares insights on the secret life of rabbits, bats giving birth upside down, and breaking into wildlife TV. Discussion includes wild adventures, career insights, and exploring ancient mystical landscapes in British countryside.
Mar 3, 2011 • 27min
Countryfile's Matt Baker talks sheepdogs and Jules Hudson learns ancient skills
Countryfile's Matt Baker shares his unique sheepdog training methods, while Jules Hudson explores ancient skills like flint-knapping. They also indulge in champion puddings at the Pudding Club in the Cotswolds, creating hilarious memories.
Jan 17, 2011 • 19min
Jules Hudson explores the Preseli Hills, plus the art of wassailing
Countryfile's Jules Hudson explores the ancient Preseli Hills with Nordic walking and Welsh storytelling. BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Vernon Harwood delves into wassailing to ensure a good cider crop. Learn about Neolithic trading routes, Stonehenge origins, and festive traditions like torch-lit ceremonies and apple blessings.
Dec 1, 2010 • 30min
Join a pub quiz and visit the Somerset Levels to see dancing starlings
Explore the quirky world of pub names, learn about starling murmurations in Somerset Levels, witness the mesmerizing shapes created by hundreds of thousands of starlings, and gain insights into starlings' behavior and winter visitors in the area.
Oct 22, 2010 • 25min
Discover Britain's most romantic ruins and roam the Yorkshire Wolds
The podcast explores Britain's most romantic ruins and the significance they hold, along with a journey through the Yorkshire Wolds, unraveling the area's rich history and architectural marvels. Additionally, it dives into the world of wild mushrooms, nature exploration with children, and weather lore.
Oct 5, 2010 • 31min
Countryfile Magazine: Waterways special
Fly fishing tips on the River Severn, rural witchcraft insights, water adventures including fishing and wild swimming, modern witchcraft in the UK, and British poets expressing love for the countryside through poetry.
Aug 9, 2010 • 28min
Discover a year in the life of a gamekeeper
John Cowan, a gamekeeper, shares insights into his profession discussing the challenges, practices, and conservation efforts involved. The podcast also covers experiences from challenging mountain climbs, summer plans, controversy in the Cookmere Valley, and insights into managing nature in Galloway.
