For September, we’re on a shingle beach, where the shifting pebbles reveal unexpected life. Tall stalks of wild fennel have long memories to share, while above us black-headed gulls call insistently in the fading sky. At sea, tiger-striped mackerel slip and shimmer through the wa ...Show more
Found sound For August: Jackie Morris
Jackie Morris has the word ‘entrance’ on her studio floor - to remind her that’s her job, she says. For August, Alice visited Jackie at home on the wild Pembrokeshire coast, to be entranced by Jackie’s reflections on her extraordinary career as one of Britain’s most celebrated il ...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