National Trust Podcast
Delve into tales of history, nature and adventure with the award-winning National Trust Podcast. From wild landscapes to heritage sites and historical legends, unearth fascinating stories about people and places in the UK. This series, travel to the 1930s to unmask the eccentric Ferguson’s Gang, find out how the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree impacted the community, and discover what life was like for the people who toiled deep in a Roman gold mine. To learn more about podcasts from the National Trust go to http://nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy.
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April 18, 2024 • 17 mins
Join us as we celebrate the season of blossom with poetry and music written and produced by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR. In this episode, Simon shares the inspiration behind his poetry, and the band discuss how they produced the song Blossom: A CV and collaborated with community choirs as part of the Blossomise album.
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Producer: Jesse Edbrooke
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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April 3, 2024 • 29 mins
In the 1930s, the mysterious Ferguson’s Gang captivated the British public with their daring and unusual stunts. Led by the enigmatic “Bill Stickers”, the group was unlike any other gangsters of the era. They were mask-wearing, all-women activists who gave money in quirky ways to help save the countryside.
In this docudrama, uncover the identities of the people behind the secretive Ferguson's Gang, and unravel a tale...
In this docudrama, uncover the identities of the people behind the secretive Ferguson's Gang, and unravel a tale...
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March 28, 2024 • 42 secs
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To keep up with the National Trust Podcast please follow or subscribe using an alternative app.
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March 21, 2024 • 1 min
National Trust Podcast is back with a new collection of immersive tales in nature, history and adventure. Look out for Series 8 launching 4 April.
Travel to the 1930s to unmask the eccentric Ferguson’s Gang, find out how the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree impacted the community, and discover what life was like for ancient workers in the UK’s only known Roman gold mine.
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Travel to the 1930s to unmask the eccentric Ferguson’s Gang, find out how the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree impacted the community, and discover what life was like for ancient workers in the UK’s only known Roman gold mine.
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December 14, 2023 • 25 mins
For the past few years Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, has been home to furry inhabitants engineering a solution to local flooding, and developing a habitat not seen in the UK for centuries.
In this episode we revisit the site to check in on its charismatic residents. And discover the exciting news of a growing brood of babies, just in time for Christmas.
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Host: Kate Martin
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In this episode we revisit the site to check in on its charismatic residents. And discover the exciting news of a growing brood of babies, just in time for Christmas.
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October 12, 2023 • 20 mins
Growing up, Drag Queen Misty Monique thought it was a bit unfair that at the weddings she went to, men wore suits while women could wear a variety of outfits and costumes. Discovering drag opened a whole new world of expression and also a means to entertain.
Misty heads to the stage at Smallhythe Place, Kent, where she uncovers the history of drag and its roots in British theatre and pantomime. And she even puts o...
Misty heads to the stage at Smallhythe Place, Kent, where she uncovers the history of drag and its roots in British theatre and pantomime. And she even puts o...
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September 21, 2023 • 24 mins
Embark on the last voyage of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship and learn how its discovery changed our understanding of a civilisation.
In 1939, archaeologists uncovered a “ghost ship” under the acidic sandy soil of Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk. Now, presenter James Grasby reimagines the last journey of that vessel, and who was aboard, as it was hauled from the water and dragged to its final resting place at Sutton Hoo some 1,400...
In 1939, archaeologists uncovered a “ghost ship” under the acidic sandy soil of Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk. Now, presenter James Grasby reimagines the last journey of that vessel, and who was aboard, as it was hauled from the water and dragged to its final resting place at Sutton Hoo some 1,400...
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September 7, 2023 • 30 mins
In March 1939 a group of 23 children and their two adult guardians stepped off a coach in Waddesdon village, Buckinghamshire.
The arrivals were Jewish refugees who had escaped Nazi Germany, where they had been forced to leave behind their homes and loved ones.
With support from their sponsors James and Dorothy de Rothschild and the local community, the children began a new life in England.
Presenter Diane K...
The arrivals were Jewish refugees who had escaped Nazi Germany, where they had been forced to leave behind their homes and loved ones.
With support from their sponsors James and Dorothy de Rothschild and the local community, the children began a new life in England.
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August 24, 2023 • 20 mins
Geocaching is the 21st century answer to treasure hunting with items hidden across the world in towns, cities, forests and wild expanses.
Novice Jo Dyson and expert Rich Foster embark on a modern-day adventure at the 320-million-year-old Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire.
Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, druids and Victorian day-trippers across this rugged landscape in search of hidden gems.
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Novice Jo Dyson and expert Rich Foster embark on a modern-day adventure at the 320-million-year-old Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire.
Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, druids and Victorian day-trippers across this rugged landscape in search of hidden gems.
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August 10, 2023 • 20 mins
Join a tour of a garden designed for pleasure, as we relive its party heyday.
Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party. Presenter James Grasby uncovers the best spots, the shenanigans they elicited, and the most incredible views reminiscent of scenes from hit Netflix drama, Bridgerton.
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Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party. Presenter James Grasby uncovers the best spots, the shenanigans they elicited, and the most incredible views reminiscent of scenes from hit Netflix drama, Bridgerton.
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July 27, 2023 • 21 mins
Journey to a tiny island renowned for adventure.
Brownsea Island, off England’s southwest coast is the birthplace of the Scout movement and where history and the outdoors collide for a favourite British pastime, camping.
Join presenter Jo Dyson as she spends the night in a tree tent and discovers what this unique island has to offer after dark.
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Host: Jo Dyson
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Join presenter Jo Dyson as she spends the night in a tree tent and discovers what this unique island has to offer after dark.
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July 13, 2023 • 21 mins
Take a tour through time as we explore the rich past and promising future of Castlefield Viaduct – a Victorian railway bridge transformed into a green oasis and bustling garden in the heart of the Manchester city skyline.
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Host: Michelle Douglass
Producer: Michelle Douglass
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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June 22, 2023 • 26 mins
Revisit a favourite episode from our mini series 125 Treasures.
Join actor Alison Steadman and explore the story behind Hambletonian, Rubbing Down, a painting by George Stubbs at Mount Stewart in County Down. Delve into the world of horse racing and uncover the hidden criticisms of this treasure's past owner.
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Host: Alison Steadman
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Join actor Alison Steadman and explore the story behind Hambletonian, Rubbing Down, a painting by George Stubbs at Mount Stewart in County Down. Delve into the world of horse racing and uncover the hidden criticisms of this treasure's past owner.
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Host: Alison Steadman
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham/Sean Douglas
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June 8, 2023 • 18 mins
The rolling hills of Stockbridge Down in Hampshire have a secret that comes after night falls.
Ranger Kate Martin is hot on the trail of a mysterious species you might be surprised to meet in the UK, and uncover why this high vantage point was a perfect spot for grisly goings on.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Ranger Kate Martin is hot on the trail of a mysterious species you might be surprised to meet in the UK, and uncover why this high vantage point was a perfect spot for grisly goings on.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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May 18, 2023 • 20 mins
Wildlife and nature is not just found in the countryside. Meet the buzzing birding community in the unlikely location of Leeds city centre.
Ranger Kate Martin meets experts watching the skies for Peregrine Falcons, learns how listen for bird calls and discovers how even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a haven for winged companions.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Nikki Ruck
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Ranger Kate Martin meets experts watching the skies for Peregrine Falcons, learns how listen for bird calls and discovers how even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a haven for winged companions.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Nikki Ruck
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May 1, 2023 • 23 mins
Hear the story of how an eccentric Victorian and a potato helped save Japan’s lost cherry blossom blooms.
Visit an international Hanami party in London and wander through an underwater flowering meadow. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of blossom.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Jesse Edbrooke
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Find the best places to see blossom:
nati...
Visit an international Hanami party in London and wander through an underwater flowering meadow. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of blossom.
Production
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Jesse Edbrooke
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Find the best places to see blossom:
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April 14, 2023 • 33 secs
Get set for adventure with the National Trust Kids’ Podcast. Join a host of colourful characters in stories exploring the world around us, from going wild outdoors to uncovering scientific marvels.
Dive into our first story, Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. When some humans get in a pickle on a kayak, Ranger Rae and a band of animal heroes rush in to help with the rescue. Discover the wonderful world of the waterways a...
Dive into our first story, Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. When some humans get in a pickle on a kayak, Ranger Rae and a band of animal heroes rush in to help with the rescue. Discover the wonderful world of the waterways a...
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April 13, 2023 • 21 mins
Experience life on Blakeney Point in Norfolk as it transforms throughout the year. From the mass arrival of seal pups in winter to the noisy feathered-frenzy of summer, discover how a remote stretch of shingle coastline is home to some of the UK's most unique marine wildlife.
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Host: Michelle Douglass
Producer: Michelle Douglass
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Please follow ou...
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Host: Michelle Douglass
Producer: Michelle Douglass
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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March 30, 2023 • 19 mins
A disco ball, a pirate ship and portraits with speech bubbles are perhaps not what you’d expect to see when visiting a historic property, but at the UK’s first Children’s Country House, anything could happen.
Join Curator James Grasby, as he explores this place filled with surprises at every turn.
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Hosts: James Grasby and Manhoor
Producer: Nikki Ruck
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Join Curator James Grasby, as he explores this place filled with surprises at every turn.
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Hosts: James Grasby and Manhoor
Producer: Nikki Ruck
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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December 1, 2022 • 21 mins
A covert and secretive wilderness lies just off the Suffolk coast.
Until recently the history of Orford Ness has been kept top secret but now is home to endangered plants and animals making their home alongside eerie abandoned buildings once the hub of historic and world changing science experiments.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Jack Glover
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Until recently the history of Orford Ness has been kept top secret but now is home to endangered plants and animals making their home alongside eerie abandoned buildings once the hub of historic and world changing science experiments.
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Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Jack Glover
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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