373. Britain is weird! We head for the strangest corners of the countryside with Dave Hamilton

373. Britain is weird! We head for the strang...

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Sound Escape 297. Celebrate the song of an autumn river bathed in golden light

It's late afternoon and your riverside walk is bringing you gently towards home. From the west, a golden light floods the valley so you settle by the chuckling the water to immerse yourself in this fleeting moment of beauty. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a ...  Show more

374. Discover how animals heal us with author Jay Griffiths

Animals play an enormous role in improving our lives – and healing us. Author Jay Griffiths reveals tales of extraordinary animals rescuing people and explores the many studies that show how pets calm and console us. She takes this week's Plodcast host Annabel Ross on a wonderful ...  Show more

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