This July, Alice meets gardener and artist Errol Reuben Fernandes, Head of Horticulture at south east London’s Horniman Museum and Gardens. Errol leads Alice to an overlooked place that’s been special to him since childhood - an abandoned brownfield site that nonetheless thrums w ...Show more
July
For July, we’ve arrived by the sea - strolling along the rocky shore to find fossils at our feet, while swifts and swallows whisk along the sand. The rockpools burst with anemones and crabs, and we forage for seaweed along the tidelines. Lisa Knapp sings goodbye to the cuckoo, so ...Show more
It’s September! A new month means a new theme. This time around, it’s Southern Literature!! Autumn’s favorite! Prepare yourself for a month filled with all things that remind us of the American South. News Autumn went to see Jesmyn Ward talk about the new book she edited, The Fi ...Show more
In this week's episode, we unravel the captivating history behind the autumnal season. Join Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth on a linguistic journey through time as we explore the origins and evolution of the term, discovering the rich tapestry of meanings woven into this vibrant s ...Show more
Relax with a calming mix of music and natural sounds - from the beaches and forests of Costa Rica, to the shores of Loch Ballygrant on the Isle of Islay.With field recordings by Les Pratt, Bronwen Buckeridge, Chris Watson, and Stephanie Lyons.
When the leaves are just about to change colors, and the heat dials down to those beautiful crisp Autumn days, you know that September is here! Since childhood, the month of September has always meant renewal: The start of a new year, new friends, new books, new clothes, new you. ...Show more