The Plodcast

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BBC Countryfile Magazine brings you The Plodcast - a weekly escape to the British countryside with fascinating guests and the wonders of the great outdoors.

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September 17, 2019 28. Meet the local vicar who saved the town of Whaley Bridge from a bursting dam
In early August, storms and exceptionally heavy rain overloaded a reservoir about the town of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire – but it was the local vicar Father Jamie Macleod who first spotted the danger, raised the alarm and led the community response. He talks to our own Andrew Griffiths about these few summer days of epic drama.
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September 10, 2019 27. Digging for ancient relics in the mountains of West Wales
Come with us to the Cambrian Mountains in Ceredigion in West Wales to the ruined Cistercian abbey of Strata Florida. Here locals historians are setting up an archaeology school where anyone can come along and dig among the 800-year-old ruins to help them build a better picture of this beautiful, mysterious and important site for Welsh culture and politics. So enjoy a day of treasure hunting deep in medieval Wales. For more on the British countryside, please visit countryfile.com
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September 03, 2019 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 – as told to Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough at the Timber Festival this summer in Leicestershire. For more on the British countryside, please visit our website countryfile.com
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August 27, 2019 25. Enter the mysterious world of the river with film-maker Jack Perks
Jack Perks is the first man to film or photograph every one of the UK's 54 species of freshwater fish. In this episode, we go fish watching with him on the River Frome and meet a host of wild creature, learn how he found and filmed all these elusive animals and discover some of the stranger 'fisherman's tales' from his adventures. This is the first of 12 episode in season 3. Find out more on countryfile.com
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42min
August 20, 2019 Season 3 is coming: trailer!
Listen out for the start of season 3 on 27 August. Here's a quick taste of what to expect…
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July 23, 2019 24. A delightful chat with comedian Paul Whitehouse about his new fishing series with Bob Mortimer
Gone Fishing with Mortimer and Whitehouse was a surprise hit in 2017 – and now they're back for a second series to discuss life, death… and fish.
Paul Whitehouse talks about why a series about "two old gits sitting on a riverbank" has been so popular and reveals a few secrets and funnies from the forthcoming series. The series begins in August 2019.

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42min
July 16, 2019 23. Discover the glorious sounds of an English summer on Martin Down in Hampshire
Is Martin Down on the Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset border the best nature reserve in England for spring and summer wildlife? Editor Fergus Collins thinks so – he spends one fabulous evening wandering through orchid-filled meadows and serenaded by skylarks. Plus, listen out for an extraordinary encounter…
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33min
July 09, 2019 22. Exploring the beaches of north Somerset and tackling the menace of litter
The Countryfile Magazine team head out to the coast at Clevedon in North Somerset to tackle the menace of litter and help launch the litter heroes campaign led by Julia Bradbury and The Outdoor Guide . Meet great local characters changing the countryside for the better and enjoy a gentle day by the sea. For more on the Litter Heroes campaign and how you can make a difference, visit www.countryfile.com
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30min
July 02, 2019 21. Take a Lake District walk with Dave Willis to discover the art of outdoors photography
High on a Lake District peak, outdoors photographer Dave Willis discusses what makes a great photograph, tips for improving your own shots of the countryside and how to make it as a professional photographer in the digital age. For more on the British countryside, please visit www.countryfile.com
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19min
June 25, 2019 20. In search of the lake monster of Llangorse in the Brecon Beacons
Surrounded by mountains, woods and meadows, Llangorse is Wales' most beautiful natural lake – but do its depths hide a secret? Fergus Collins goes in search of a mystery monster and discovers a watery wildlife paradise thronging with birdsong. But just what is 'Gorsey'?
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36min

FAQs about The Plodcast:

How many episodes does The Plodcast have?

The podcast currently has 600 episodes available.