For October, Alice visits Emma Thistlethwaite, founder of floral design studio Thistle by Nature, at her workshop in Gloucestershire. As autumn settles in, Emma weaves a wreath from heather, while they talk about circles and cycles, the stories held in plants, and valuing place t ...Show more
October
For October we’re amid grass-spiked sand dunes, where small birds scrap over autumn berries. Late bees search for nectar ahead of winter, a rare toad crouches amid the roses and sea buckthorn, and the wind whistles, carrying songs of mermaids in from the sea. In the water, flound ...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.