32. Relax with a Cotswold wildlife ramble and hear how wind and solar may provide all of the UK's future energy needs

Enjoy a glorious dawn chorus in the Brecon Beacons: Find it hard to get up to listen to the dawn chorus? Then follow editor Fergus Collins on a three-hour walk listening to birdsong on the Blorenge Mountain in Monmouthshire. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

22 min listen

Countryfile Magazine: Waterways special: The team discuss Britain’s most enticing waterways and riverside experiences. A fly fishing expert shares tips on how to catch grayling and trout and a real life witch from Stratford-upon-Avon gives an insight into rural witchcraft today. by The Plodcast

31 min listen

Talking about how BBC Countryfile Magazine helps you explore the British countryside: It's a return of the Countryfile Magazine podcast as we celebrate the 400th Countryfile Magazine route card. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

14 min listen

Join a pub quiz and visit the Somerset Levels to see dancing starlings: This month the team challenge you to the Countryfile Magazine Pub Quiz, while editor Fergus goes in search of one of Britain’s most breathtaking winter spectacles: hundreds of thousands of starlings swirling above the Somerset Levels. To find out more,... by The Plodcast

30 min listen

Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games reveals behind the scenes secrets: BBC Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games joins editor Fergus and the team in the studio, to talk about the secret life of rabbits, how bats have babies and how he broke into the world of wildlife TV. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

38 min listen

Jules Hudson explores the Preseli Hills, plus the art of wassailing: This month Countryfile’s Jules Hudson discovers a new way of walking and an ancient landscape in Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills, while BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Vernon Harwood indulges in one of England’s oldest January traditions – wassailing the app... by The Plodcast

19 min listen

Explore the mysterious Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire: This month, the team discuss the brand new Easter issue of Countryfile magazine and magazine editor Fergus heads out into rural Wiltshire to explore the ancient landscapes of the Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

24 min listen

7. Meet owls and wild geese in the wilds of Lancashire's Ribble Estuary: Enjoy a late winter wander through the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve taking in RSPB Hesketh Out Marsh and Marshside reserves and enjoy the evocative calls and songs of waders, wildfowl and even an owl. And to find more countryside walks, great... by The Plodcast

40 min listen

32. Relax with a Cotswold wildlife ramble and hear how wind and solar may provide all of the UK's future energy needs: Take an autumnal ramble with Simon Pickering, naturalist and ecological advisor to the green energy company Ecotricity. As we wander through restored wildflower meadows, Simon describes how wind, solar and aerobic digestion can supply all of Britain... by The Plodcast

44 min listen

Countryfile's Matt Baker talks sheepdogs and Jules Hudson learns ancient skills: This month, Countryfile’s Matt Baker talks about his bizarre methods for training sheepdogs, fellow presenter Jules Hudson learns prehistoric skills in Worcestershire, and Abigail Whyte walks and scoffs with the Pudding Club in the Cotswolds. To find o... by The Plodcast

27 min listen

"How a tick bite changed my life," reveals England rugby legend Matt Dawson: England rugby world cup winner Matt Dawson talks to editor Fergus Collins about how he contracted lyme disease from a tick – and the drastic effect on his health. Photo by Oliver Edwards by The Plodcast

21 min listen

Which firewood is best to use in a domestic fire or stove?: Forester and wood fire expert Vincent Thurkettle reveals the best wood species for using in a domestic fire by The Plodcast

14 min listen

Let's talk about Britain's woodlands – with forester Vincent Thurkettle: Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle talks about Britain's woodlands in the 21st century with editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

17 min listen

Enjoy a chat with bushcraft expert Ray Mears: In this podcast we hear from bushcraft expert, survivalist, author and TV presenter Ray Mears . To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

12 min listen

How to get the family out into the countryside – plus rural news stories: The BBC Countryfile Magazine team talk about their March 2014 issue, the latest rural news stories and ideas for getting the whole family out and about in the British countryside. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

25 min listen

Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons: Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons with BBC Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

16 min listen

Discover a year in the life of a gamekeeper: The team discuss extreme challenges verses leisurely British breaks and pick their favourite features from the latest issue, from Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall to the fate of the Cuckmere Valley. Plus, a year in the life of a game.. by The Plodcast

28 min listen

1. A quest to find the real Watership Down - in Hampshire: You've seen the film and read the book, now explore the real landscapes of Watership Down. Escape with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins to the beautiful and mysterious hills of north Hampshire in search of wildlife, ancient history and v... by The Plodcast

40 min listen

Discover Britain's most romantic ruins and roam the Yorkshire Wolds: This month the team challenge you to find Britain’s most romantic ruin and discuss the ones that got away, while editor Fergus explores a magical market town deep in the Yorkshire Wolds. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

25 min listen

12. Listen to how nature and the countryside heals body and mind: Artist and naturalist Emma Mitchell talks about how she uses natural materials and inspiration from walks in the countryside to craft beautiful things. She also highlights the powerful healing power of nature for mental and physical health issues. Find... by The Plodcast

37 min listen

2. Go birdwatching in Somerset with Mike Dilger: Head to Chew Valley Lake in north Somerset in the company of BBC naturalist and enthusiastic birder Mike Dilger in search of wildfowl and waders – and also meet his lovely Border Collie Bramble. Find out more about the wonders of the countryside and it... by The Plodcast

18 min listen

Why woodburning stoves are better than open fires: Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle reveals why wood burning stoves are so much more efficient then open fires when you want to heat your house. by The Plodcast

11 min listen

TV naturalist Mike Dilger on his new book Nightingales In November: Naturalist and One Show regular Mike Dilger talks about his new book – and all things wild and beautiful – with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins by The Plodcast

20 min listen

19. Discover tasty treats to forage from the hedgerow. Part 2 of our foraging special with Adele Nozedar: Part 2 of Adele Nozedar's wise and wonderful foraging walk in the Brecon Beacons in Monmouthshire. Learn the edible and medicinal uses of many common wayside flowers and other plants and listen to funny and curious tales from folklore. by The Plodcast

31 min listen

26. Can we manage our woodlands without machines? Meet the horse-logger and his four-legged sidekick: Stuart Freeman and his horse Breeze work closely together to manage woodlands where big machines are impractical or cause too much damage. It's a charming story about our woods, wildlife and the friendship between one man and his horse. by The Plodcast

32 min listen

3. She sings to sheep! Meet the sheep-farming opera singer Gwawr Edwards: As lambing season approaches, acclaimed soprano Gwawr Edwards talks about growing up on farm in the Welsh hills and how she practises by singing to the sheep – plus she sings a Puccini aria! Y by The Plodcast

37 min listen

Look for the first signs of spring in Silent Valley in South Wales: Wander Silent Valley national nature reserve listening to spring birdsong and looking for other signs of the new season with Countryfile Magazine's Fergus Collins and Rebecca Ward from the Gwent Wildlife Trust by The Plodcast

22 min listen

5. Rewilding is vital for our wildlife AND good for farmers says Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain: Our natural world is in trouble and Rewilding Britain's Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain argues that we must recreate wildlife-rich habitats on a huge scale and reintroduce lost species – and that this will be good for landowners and ... by The Plodcast

32 min listen

14. In search of King Arthur's England – with military historian Jim Storr: Following on episode 1's walk on the mysterious Wansdyke in Wiltshire, we talk to military historian Jim Storr, author of King Arthur's Wars, to discuss his intriguing theory as to why England is criss-crossed with ancient linear earthworks. ... by The Plodcast

33 min listen

10. Nick Baker tackles big rural issues plus shares his love of swifts and scones: TV naturalist Nick Baker talks about the best and worst things he's seen in the British countryside – plus he tackles the town versus country debate, celebrates the wonder of swifts and discusses the BIG scone question: jam or cream first… And the... by The Plodcast

28 min listen

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32. Relax with a Cotswold wildlife ramble and hear how wind and solar may provide all of the UK's future energy needs

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