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Natural Wanders is a 'Plodcast' that gets you outside to connect with people and nature. In each episode, Mandi Stark is joined for a chat by a guest wanderer from the worlds of TV, film, wildlife or conservation as they take an exploratory plod around a wild place they love.
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In this episode we go for a dawn chorus wander with sound recordist Ellie Williams. In a forest near Bristol, we chat about capturing soundscapes, pushing boundaries and exploring sensory bubbles.
Follow us on Instagram: @Plodcast
Ellie on Instagram: @soundellie
https://woundedbuffalo.co.uk/people/ellie-williams/
Hear some of Ellie’s work that we chatted about here:
Howler Monkey, Earth Sounds- Rainforest
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/the-rainforests/umc.cmc.7f45yx1idcihdlh78s8ltnm3o?showId=umc.cmc.2blf5y8e9e818bpdp3xuar408
Olive Ridley Turtles, Secret Lives Of Animals - Making Friends
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/making-friends/umc.cmc.61goajmw8v7ba2ccfyvqwb6rd?showId=umc.cmc.2o8al5w2z01dnm4f9aw11d2w7
Elephant Seal, Earth Sounds - Atlantic Coasts
https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/atlantic-coasts/umc.cmc.7ju85tlvkhixcqypxp4xpo3f?showId=umc.cmc.2blf5y8e9e818bpdp3xuar408
In this episode of the Plodcast we go for a wander with the Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning at the BBC, Jack Bootle. In the heart of London we chat about being a TV addict, his career path to commissioning and predicting the future.
Series we chat about:
Big Cats 24/7
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002262z
Wild Isles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0f0t5dp
Planet Earth 3
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0f0t5dp
Other series Jack has commissioned that we love:
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0018t1c/aids-the-unheard-tapes
Surgeons: At The Edge of Life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09m60sk/surgeons-at-the-edge-of-life
Follow us on Instagram @Plodcast.com
In the first episode of Season 4 we go for a walk in the Wiltshire countryside with wildlife filmmaker and photographer Charlie Hamilton-James. We chat about filming two of the UK’s most loved species, his emotional journey behind this camera and scrolling to indifference.
Follow us on Instagram @Plodcast.com
Find out more about Charlie and his End Times project on charliehamiltonjames.com
Instagram: @chamiltonjames
In this final episode of season 3 we go for a West Country wander with wildlife cinematographer Jamie McPherson. We chat about starting in TV, immersive gimbal filming and seeing dinosaurs everywhere.
Website
https://www.jamiemcpherson.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/byjamiemcpherson/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/jamiemcphers0n?lang=en
TV
Life on Our Planet - trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ApeELdzg0
The Hunt
https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/the-hunt
Frozen Planet II
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001gq73/frozen-planet-ii-worlds-of-wonder
Our Planet
https://www.ourplanet.com/en/
In this week’s episode we go for a wintery wander with award-winning wildlife filmmaker and climate activist Lis Oakham. Along the banks of the Frome we chat about her path into the industry, filming plants and people for The Green Planet and reducing our environmental impact.
Twitter: @MsOakham
The Green Planet: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0013cl7
Lis’s Human Worlds episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00149lg
Filmmakers for Future: Wildlife: ffwildlife.org/
instagram.com/ffwildlife_ffw/
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
Deer, drones & diving! Presenter, filmmaker & explorer Bertie Gregory joins us in this episode for a winter walk in Bristol. We chat about his career, from getting started in the industry to his massive series of ‘Epic Adventures’ for Disney+.
TV
Epic Adventures: www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/epic-adventures-with-bertie-gregory/4As67yVT9IiU
Wild Life with Bertie Gregory: youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1mKPPCWtA&feature=shares
Website: www.bertiegregory.com/about
Social
Instagram: @bertiegregory: www.instagram.com/bertiegregory/?hl=en
Twitter: @bertiegregory: twitter.com/bertiegregory?lang=en
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044218067114
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In this episode of the Plodcast we go for a London wander with wildlife filmmaker and presenter Dan O’Neill. In the heart of the capital we chat about Dan’s eclectic passions, from saving snow leopards to exploring Guayana’s Rewa River, making music for Cate Blanchett, and being the first openly LGBTQIA+ natural history presenter to carry a show.
TV
Giants: www.offthefence.com/Brand/3002/giants
Dan O’Neill Investigates: youtube.com/watch?v=1hET0mIt11Q&list=PL50KW6aT4Ugwoic0RfPob4anJ1zKMCUIF
Ghosts in the Snow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE7dEshcnNo
Social
Instagram: @danowild
Twitter: @DanONeill_Wild
Sea Our Future Campaign for Attitude youtube.com/watch?v=5kD-zs4aFeA
Climate of Change Podcast www.josarsby.com/news/2022/4/14/climate-of-change-podcast-announced-with-support-from-dan-oneill
Chordata Bytes 1
https://open.spotify.com/album/3gOsNhi9Z25jc39Uk848pJ?si=U8kkPav8T7aikaNZeroDVQ
Chordata Bytes 2 open.spotify.com/album/1i3Pgt0naDyYFiob71NkPE?si=dOPM1G2zSfig5cFfjoo8OQ
Wilderland Film Festival www.wilderlandfestival.com/about
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
‘Love like a mustard seed!’ In this episode of Natural Wanders we go for a plod with the fantastic conservation scientist and presenter Dr Rutendo Shackleton. While battling the elements in Cheshire, we chat about the social bonds of elephants, sharing space with nature and hosting the BBC Earth podcast.
BBC Earth podcast: www.bbcearth.com/podcast
Chester zoo: www.chesterzoo.org/what-we-do/our-zoo/biographies/rutendo-shackleton/
Gritty Talent: www.grittytalent.tv/gritty-represents
Social media: uk.linkedin.com/in/rutendo-shackleton-534728193?trk=public_profile_browsemap
mobile.twitter.com/dr_shack_
www.instagram.com/dr_shack_/
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In this week’s episode of Natural Wanders we meet with Orcadian composer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper. From Stromness to the city of London, we chat about being inspired by the people and nature of his Orkney home, breaking into school and planting an album in the earth.
Website: www.erlandcooper.com
Spotify: spotify.com/artist/636k3cBTCgdZfXzCj7Cuaa
Social media
Instagram instagram.com/erlandcooper/Twitter https://t.co/1uZV8q6GwL
We chatted about..
Walthamstow Wetlands wildlondon.org.uk/walthamstow-wetlands-nature-reserveCarve the runes, then be content with silence www.contentwithsilence.com/Peter Maxwell Davies - Farewell to Stromness www.classicfm.com/composers/maxwell-davies/music/farewell-stromness/Poet George McKay Brown www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/george-mackay-brown/
Press
www.huckmag.com/art-and-culture/music-2/erland-coopers-guide-to-finding-peace-in-the-city/
www.huckmag.com/art-and-culture/music-2/erland-coopers-guide-to-finding-peace-in-the-city/
www.orkney.com/news/erland-cooper
www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/dec/05/cultural-prescription-hangover
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
Wasps, beetles, botfly and beyond! In this episode we go for a Hampshire plod with the brilliant entomologist and presenter Dr George McGavin. We chat about incredible insects, his latest book, overcoming a stammer and the wonder of science.
George’s new book, All Creatures Small and Great: How Insects Make the World, is available now as an audio book.
The Hidden World: How Insects Sustain Life on Earth and Will Shape Our Lives Tomorrow will be published in hardback on 2nd February 2023.
Website: georgemcgavin.com/
Oxford Museum of Natural History: oumnh.ox.ac.uk/people/george-mcgavin
Twitter: @georgemcgavin
Management: jowandermanagement.com/clients/georgemcgavin.php
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
Series 3 has landed! In this first episode of the new series we go for a wander with National Geographic executive vice president, Tom McDonald. In the heart of London we chat about commissioning in today’s TV landscape, avid soap-watching with his family and the solace of nature.
Tom McDonald on Linkedin Press: uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdonald-94551159
Press: variety.com/2022/tv/global/national-geographic-tom-mcdonald-bbc-1235207928/
realscreen.com/2022/03/17/nat-geo-brings-on-bbcs-tom-mcdonald-as-evp-global-factualunscripted/
www.televisual.com/news/wildscreen-festival-tom-mcdonald-reveals-nat-geo-wishlist/
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In the last episode of season 2, Mandi meets wildlife cameraman Tom Walker. While wandering on the Somerset coast they chat about capturing landscapes, his journey into the industry and filming hyenas for Dynasties II.
Website: www.tomwalkerphotography.co.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/tomwalkercam?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tom.walkerphotography.1
Dynasties II Hyena: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016ckz
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In a blustery Cornwall we meet biologist, writer and presenter Gillian Burke. We chat about Gillian’s career path from behind to in front of the camera, unpopular options and living like it’s 1999.
The Watches: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000ww4q
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09y9cpy
Website: www.gillianburkevoice.com
Instagram: instagram.com/gillians_voice?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
Grease is the word! In this episode I take a walk down memory lane with one of the best-known faces on Scottish Television, the actor Jordan Young. Near his Dunbartonshire home we chew the fat about school days, his roles in River City and Scot Squad and the play that started it all.
Twitter: twitter.com/joskyn100
Instagram: www.instagram.com/joskyn/
Scot Squad: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b06kw5fq/scot-squad
River City: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016njm/river-city-18042022
Agent: theartistspartnership.co.uk/artist/jordan-young/
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In the grounds of Pollok House, Mandi searches for signs of spring with one of Britain’s most experienced television journalists, Kirsty Wark. They chat about the history of Pollok, working on Newsnight and raising awareness of issues affecting women of all ages.
Twitter: twitter.com/kirstywark?lang=en
Instagram: instagram.com/kirsty_wark_/
BBC Newsnight: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mk25
Womanhood – BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011xgn
Website (with book links): www.blackpeppermedia.com/
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In this episode we meet with multi-award-winning wildlife cinematographer Gavin Thurston. On his allotment, we chat about storytelling in natural history, filming the deep ocean from a submersible and finding the joy in nature close to home.
Instagram: instagram.com/thegavinthurston?utm_medium=copy_link
Twitter: twitter.com/GavinThurston
Book: www.waterstones.com/book/journeys-in-the-wild/gavin-thurston/sir-david-attenborough/9781841883113
TedX talk: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq0NzqLmLvA
2021 Emmy win: emmys.com/video/2021-cae/cinematography-nonfiction
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In this episode we go for a walk in the Kent countryside and a wander into the brilliant mind of Max Cooper. Drawing on his fascination with science and nature, Max is a genuinely unique artist whose live performances combine electronic music and audio-visuals to create a deeply immersive experience. While plodding in the forest we discuss nature as an inspiration, driving technology forward and the power of music.
Website: maxcooper.net
Spotify: open.spotify.com › artistMax Cooper | Spotify
Max’s YouTube channel: m.youtube.com/channel/UCuisDAMnvHMYuLFRedMgmVw
‘Live at the Acropolis’s’ trailer: Max Cooper - Live at the Acropolis trailer6.1K views4 months ago
m.youtube.com/watch?v=GvwayRd9gbw
Facebook: facebook.com/maxcoopermax
Instagram: instagram.com/maxcoopermax?utm_medium=copy_link
Music credit and with thanks to: meshmeshmesh.net
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
In this episode of Natural Wanders, we meet with director and producer, James Reed. From studying zoology to winning an academy award, we discuss James’ career path and three of his standout films to date; ‘Jago: A life underwater’, ‘Rise of the Warrior Apes and ‘My Octopus Teacher’.
Website: https://www.underdog-films.com/
IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1624755/
My Octopus Teacher Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A
2021 Academy Awards win: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9f3RKLU5w
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
Watch out Mr Darwin! In this episode of Natural Wanders we meet with author, presenter and zoologist Lucy Cooke. While plodding in Pett Level, we discuss the influences on Lucy’s career from Darwin to Dawkins and how her new book is redefining evolution and the female animal.
Website: www.lucycooke.tv/about/
New Book – Bitch: www.waterstones.com/book/bitch/lucy-cooke/9780857524133
Jo Sarsby: www.josarsby.com/lucy-cooke
TED Talk: www.ted.com/speakers/lucy_cooke
Radio 4 Woman's Hour: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014wt2
Political Animals: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014gt9
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
1In this episode of Natural Wanders we meet iconic angler and presenter Jeremy Wade. While walking the banks of his local river we chat about the plight of freshwater, catching River Monsters and how to think like a fish.
Website: jeremywade.co.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/thisisjeremywade?utm_medium=copy_link
Facebook: facebook.com/JeremyWadeOfficial
facebook.com/RiverMonsters
River Monsters YouTube: m.youtube.com/channel/UComwL29zYKujb1JhkB0EcGA
Book - ‘How to Think Like a Fish': jeremywade.co.uk/books
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
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