Tweet of the Week

Tweet of the Week

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Tweet of the Week episodes

  • Satish Kumar 2

    In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thoughts that we should aim to live with an elegant simplicity and within this we should embrace time, not as our enemy and making us stressed in the modern world, but as an asset. Take time to walk, as walking is the best way to be out in and enjoy everything nature has to offer.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Ring Ouzel - presented by Bill Oddie

    Greater Hill Mynah - presented by Sir David Attenborough
    Goosander - presented by Kate Humble
    Merlin - presented by Chris Packham
    Common Tern - presented by Machaela Strachan

    26 min
  • Satish Kumar 1

    In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view themselves as being superior to nature, and why he believes nature is capable of imagination and memories.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Common Indian Cuckoo - presented by Chris Packham

    Grasshopper Warbler - presented by Kate Humble
    Pied Flycatcher - presented by Sir David Attenborough
    Kingfisher - presented by Steve Backshall
    Northern Cardinal - presented by Michael Palin CBE

    20 min
  • Gillian Clarke 2

    Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language poets and the natural world.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    King Eider - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff

    Guillemot - presented by David Attenborough
    Pink-footed Goose - presented by Kathy Hinde
    Garden Warbler - presented by Penny Anderson
    Robin - presented by David Rothenberg

    18 min
  • Gillian Clarke 1

    Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique relationship between the sounds of birdwatching and her poetry.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Fulmar - presented by Kate Humble

    Budgerigar - presented by Michael Palin CBE
    Common Gull - presented by Michaela Strachan
    Golden Plover - presented by Andy Clements
    Great Shearwater - presented by Brett Westwood

    17 min
  • Geoff Sample 2

    Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Sand Martin - presented by Bill Oddie

    Variable Pitohui - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
    Collared Dove - presented by Sam West
    Red-necked Nightjar - presented by Chris Packham
    Whimbrel - presented by Sir David Attenborough

    21 min
  • Geoff Sample 1

    Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encounters he's had as a result of a life of sound recording.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Red Grouse - presented by Brett Westwood

    Blackcap - presented by Sir David Attenborough
    Manx Shearwater - presented by Gary Moore
    Great Spotted Woodpecker - presented by Chris Baines
    Sulphur crested Cockatoo - presented by Liz Bonnin

    20 min
  • Dominic Couzens 2

    Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest in natural history, the benefits such interests can bring, and the one bird-watching destination he still yearns to visit...

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Arabian Babbler - presented by Chris Packham

    Blackbird - presented by David Rothenberg
    Glossy Ibis - presented by Sir David Attenborough
    Lapwing - presented by Heather Bennett
    Bitten - presented by Kate Humble

    16 min
  • Dominic Couzens 1

    Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a list, and why he feels that bird watching can be a hobby for everyone.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Stonechat - presented by Michaela Strachan

    Eider - presented by Samuel West
    Red-throated Diver - presented by Kate Humble
    Song Thrush - presented by Stephen Moss
    Woodlark - presented by Gary Moore

    16 min
  • Trudie Goodwin 2

    Actress Trudie Goodwin presents her final collection of archive Tweet of the Day episodes, where she recalls the joy of receiving her copy of the Collins Book of British Birds as a child, what essential bird-watching item she always take abroad and an entertaining event involving Bill Bailey and a barn owl...

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Melodious Warbler - presented by Brett Westwood

    Resplendent Quetzal - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
    Blue Bird of Paradise - presented by Sir David Attenborough
    Great Crested Grebe - presented by Stephen Moss
    Long-eared Owl - presented by John Aitchison

    17 min
  • Trudie Goodwin 1

    Actress Trudie Goodwin compiles her first edition of Tweet of the Week, and reminisces about Carib grackles in the Caribbean, Kestrels above Battersea Power Station, and some pointers about where the best place to bird watch is...

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.

    Bar-tailed Godwit - presented by Martin Hughes-Games

    Firecrest - presented by Chris Watson
    Australian Magpie - presented by Sir David Attenborough
    Jackdaw - presented by Martin Hughes-Games
    Woodcock - presented by Kate Humble

    19 min

About Tweet of the Week

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Weekly podcast in which five stories of birds and birdsong are told by the people inspired by them.

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