Fixing the Plastic Problem

Fixing the Plastic Problem

Author: National Trust January 30, 2020 Duration: 35:29
This week, we bring you a special episode from our Countryfile Live 2019 podcast. This new series brings you some of the best moments from debates at the BBC’s Countryfile Live event at Blenheim Palace. 
In this episode, Countryfile presenter Tom Heap and a panel of experts consider how we might fix the plastic problem.

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There’s a story waiting in every landscape, a secret history woven into the hedgerows and hidden in the soil. Wild Tales | Nature Podcast, brought to you by the National Trust, goes beyond the guidebook to find those narratives. Each episode is a quiet exploration of the intricate connections between the natural world and our own place within it. You might find yourself listening to the surprising biography of a centuries-old oak tree, learning how coastal erosion reveals forgotten chapters of human history, or understanding the subtle language of birdsong at dawn. This isn’t just a catalog of facts; it’s an immersive audio experience that considers the science of a changing ecosystem alongside the cultural traditions it sustains. We visit specific places-ancient woodlands, rugged coastlines, and working farms-to hear directly from the people who know them best: rangers, historians, ecologists, and local communities. The result is a thoughtful collection of stories that change how you see the world outside your window. Tune into this podcast for a deeper sense of connection, a moment of calm reflection, and a renewed appreciation for the wild and historic places that shape our shared story.
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Memories from Ned’s Mountain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:28
We’re back at Divis and the Black Mountain to meet Ned Clarke who has walked on the mountain for thirty years. Hear what it’s like to live side-by-side with these giants and discover how the mountain has been an escape i…
Battling the Elements | Divis Mountain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:40
Against howling winds and biting rain to the summit on Divis Mountain, 1,500 feet above Belfast we find ranger and presenter Kate Martin battling the elements. As we cross this wild landscape we’ll discover blanket bogs…
The Juicy Details of Apple Grafting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:53
This week we’re at the annual apple grafting weekend at Cotehele. We’ll uncover the mysteries of apple grafting and learn how you can grow your very own Crimson Queen, Pendragon and even a Pig’s Nose. Discover moreFor in…
Caring for the country’s rarest plants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:37
Join us as we go beyond the locked gates of the Trust’s most secretive location, the Plant Conservation Centre. At this well-guarded site to find out how we protect our rarest and most historically-significant species of…
A Mystery Guest at the Beatles’ Childhood Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:09
In this mini podcast, we’ll meet the man who welcomes visitors from around the world to John Lennon’s childhood home, and hear about his encounter with one very famous daytripper. Discover moreFor information about explo…
Backstage at the Beatles’ Childhood Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:13
Four teenagers from Liverpool started meeting up to make music together.They went on to become the Beatles. Take trip down Penny Lane to visit the houses where John and Paul grew up, fell in love with rock and roll, and…
Mysterious Military History in the Surrey Hills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:42
We’re delving into the military history of Box Hill in Surrey in this mini podcast, with a behind-the-scenes tour of an old fort that was used to protect London from invasion in the late nineteenth century. Discover more…
Escaping the city at Box Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:24
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and hear what makes this corner of Surrey so special for the cyclists, walkers and children that flock here every year.In this episode we’re at Box Hill, an Area of Out…
Bodnant Garden’s Four-legged Friends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
In this mini episode we’re back in North Wales exploring the sights, sounds and scents of Bodnant Garden with a group of dog-walkers and their four-legged pals. Discover moreFor information about exploring Bodnant Garden…
A Winter Garden in Wales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:53
In the foothills of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is the perfect spot for a crisp winter stroll through the world-famous Bodnant Garden.Join us to explore dramatic waterfalls, romantic dells and towering trees, and hea…