Novelist Nicola Pryce has lived in Somerset for the past 25 years, and has written a series of five novels set around the Cornish coast in the late 1700s. We chat about her journey from nurse to author, and her favourite spots for inspiration.

Somerset Stories meets marine biologist and conservationist Sam Reynolds. We talk the science of coral, climate, and share surfing tips. As well as finding out how a love of rock pools can lead to a career in the tropics.

We meet private chef, and winner of game chef of the year, Jaimie Haselock. He shares some recipes, gives his thoughts on English wine, and talks about the benefits of eating game. Jaimie also reveals his inspiration for getting into the food business, and we chat about his podcast and documentary project: The Wild Bastards.

We meet the brilliant pair behind Bootmakers in Wincanton, a craft workshop which puts community and sustainability at its core. We talk about their careers in TV journalism, their passion for old buildings, and their time in Morocco, as well as finding out more about the Bootmakers experience.

We meet writer, musician, and fellow podcaster Tom Corneill in the very first episode of Somerset Stories. We talk about the highs and lows of life in a band, playing Glastonbury Festival, dealing with grief, and his mental health podcast: Everyday Problems.