We’ve hit a milestone - and it’s all thanks to you! In this special bonus episode, host Steve Roe takes you behind the scenes of BatChat: from the podcast’s beginnings in 2018 to the present day. Discover how the show came to be created, what goes into producing each episode, and enjoy a previously unreleased gem from one of our most loved guests: Dr Bob Stebbings.

What’s Inside:

• The origin story: How a passion for bats (and a well-timed compliment about a “Radio 4 voice”) sparked the idea for BatChat.
• What really goes into making each episode—from research and interviews to editing and promotion.
• Some behind-the-scenes mishaps and moments that didn’t make the cut.😅
• From the Vaults: Never-before-heard audio from our 2022 interview with Dr Bob Stebbings.
• A huge thank you to our listeners and an update about Series 7.

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• Listen back to our episode with Dr Bob Stebbings (S4E43)
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This week it’s the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower show and for the first time ever, the Bat Conservation Trust have a show garden there. The nocturnal garden demonstrates how you can create a beautiful, wildlife-friendly garden that supports bats and other nocturnal species. Discover our tips on how to garden for bats and keep an eye out for the nocturnal garden on the BBC coverage all this week.

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