Welcome to the first episode of the brand new Countryside Voices Podcast, from CPRE, the countryside charity.

A beautiful starry sky is one of the magical sights the countryside can offer. But light pollution stops many of us from seeing the stars, and it also has a big impact on wildlife.

We talk with Emma Marrington, CPRE's starry sky expert, about the results from our annual Star Count and can be done to reclaim our dark skies.

We also explore the fascinating world of bats, with Joanna Ferguson from the Bat Conservation Trust.

If you enjoy the show, check out our work at www.cpre.org.uk.

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