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Best of Natural History Radio

The BBC Natural History Unit produces a wide range of programmes that aim to immerse a listener in the wonder, surprise and importance that nature has to offer.

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Living World 04 Nov 12 - The Night Island

Living World 04 Nov 12 - The Night Island

Living World, presented by Chris Sperring, looks for the Manx Shearwater and Storm Petrel with ecologist David Boyle. To... Read more

14 Nov 2012

21mins

Ranked #2

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Nature 31 July 12: Bird Wars on Malta

Nature 31 July 12: Bird Wars on Malta

In Nature, Matthew Hill takes us from the windswept Maltese countryside, to the corridors of Brussels, to investigate al... Read more

31 Jul 2012

28mins

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Chris Packham celebrates Tweet of the Day

Chris Packham celebrates Tweet of the Day

The thought of spring without Springwatch on the BBC would be unthinkable, and Springwatch without it's erudite host Chr... Read more

17 Jun 2018

14mins

Ranked #4

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Natural Histories : Bee

Natural Histories : Bee

Bees have been the subject of fascination and reverence since ancient times. Natural Histories explores the story of bee... Read more

25 Oct 2019

27mins

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Natural Histories : Fern

Natural Histories : Fern

For a plant that we generally associate with shady, damp places, a plant that has no flowers or scent, the Fern has draw... Read more

15 Nov 2019

27mins

Ranked #6

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Nature 17 Apr 2012 Lamprey

Nature 17 Apr 2012 Lamprey

Lampreys are some of the most primitive vertebrates and our three British species have declined in recent years, but as ... Read more

17 Apr 2012

27mins

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R4 Afternoon Drama 22 Jan 13: Chapel of Skins

R4 Afternoon Drama 22 Jan 13: Chapel of Skins

Recorded high up in the Shropshire hills of the Welsh Marches and inspired by a living landscape, the Chapel of Skins is... Read more

22 Jan 2013

43mins

Ranked #8

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Shared Planet: National Parks

Shared Planet: National Parks

The term National Park can be applied to different types of areas depending on where they are situated, some have more p... Read more

29 Jul 2014

27mins

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IPOR 16 Nov 12: 5/5 The Purple Emperor

IPOR 16 Nov 12: 5/5 The Purple Emperor

In Pursuit of the Ridiculous: Ep 5/5 - The Purple EmperorMatthew Oates is a complete fan of the rare purple emperor butt... Read more

16 Nov 2012

13mins

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Living World 25 Nov 12 - Brambles

Living World 25 Nov 12 - Brambles

Brambles.James Brickell is in mid Wales with botanist Ray Woods looking at the fascinating ecology surrounding the humbl... Read more

25 Nov 2012

22mins

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Shared Planet - Belugas

Shared Planet - Belugas

As demand for oil continues to increase conflict with wildlife is inevitable. Monty Don explores this in the context of ... Read more

2 Sep 2014

27mins

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Saving Species - 01 Jan 13: Wetland Habitats

Saving Species - 01 Jan 13: Wetland Habitats

Ep 18 of 24:Saving Species kick's off the new year with a look at the role of wetland habitats in providing a wintering ... Read more

1 Jan 2013

27mins

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Shared Planet - Mahogany

Shared Planet - Mahogany

Beautiful and durable, mahogany has been highly prized and traded internationally for centuries. Reaching the impressive... Read more

7 Oct 2014

27mins

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Shared Planet - Giant Otters

Shared Planet - Giant Otters

The fate of the Pantanal rests largely in the hands of Brazil's emerging economy. Monty Don explores the future of the P... Read more

9 Sep 2014

27mins

Ranked #15

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Gossip From The Garden Pond

Gossip From The Garden Pond

Ep: 3 of 3In the last of three tales written by Lynne Truss, the Garden Spider (Amanda Root) and the Great Pond Snail (J... Read more

21 Sep 2014

27mins

Ranked #16

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Living World from the Archives - Celtic Rainforest

Living World from the Archives - Celtic Rainforest

High in the hills of the Snowdonia National Park in Wales, can be found a rare and fascinating habitat. We all know of t... Read more

25 Mar 2018

22mins

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Saving Species - 29 Nov 12: Sausage Lichen/Turkmenistan/Hen Harriers

Saving Species - 29 Nov 12: Sausage Lichen/Turkmenistan/Hen Harriers

Brett Westwood travels to the Brecon Beacons to see the a very unusual lichen. Sausages lichen hang from tree branches ... Read more

29 Nov 2012

28mins

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The Listeners (Series 3, Ep 3)

The Listeners (Series 3, Ep 3)

A Musician, a Poet and a Quaker share their listening experiences; discuss the difference between hearing and listening ... Read more

5 Jan 2016

27mins

Ranked #19

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Living World, Giant Fungus

Living World, Giant Fungus

Chris Sperring and Michael Jordan of the Association of British Fungus Groups go in search of giant bracket fungus in Do... Read more

22 Feb 2015

21mins

Ranked #20

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Living World - Winter Seashore

Living World - Winter Seashore

Trai Anfield visits a wintry Bovisand Bay in South Devon in the company of Keith Hiscock, Associate Fellow of the Marine... Read more

8 Feb 2015

21mins

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