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Nature Valley, Taiwan | Technology and the Wild
Taiwan is known for its technology — from the chips that power our phones to the satellites orbiting above us, but just beyond the city of Hsinchu, there’s a small forest that tells a different story. Trust in Nature Foundation Taiwan is Ta
Sex, Death and Spiders
Warning: This episode contains the unusual mating habits of spiders. Autumn is the time for spiders, and the colder months mean our eight-legged friends are searching for something vital: sex. Join arachnologist Anna Maka and author and bro
Riverside Reflections | The Wey Navigations by Boat
Join producer and barge dweller Marnie as she leaves London’s canals behind to explore the Wey Navigations. Along the way, she meets the people who care for it, discovers its wildlife, and finds out why this waterway matters so much to so m
The Overview Effect with Luke Jerram and Tim Peake
On 20th July 1969 the world watched as humans first set foot on the Moon. More than half a century on, the view of Earth from space has given rise to a profound idea: the Overview Effect — the shift in perspective that astronauts experience
Plant Hunters | A Botanical Quest Down Under
In 2018 a team of intrepid explorers came in to the possession of a treasure map - one which would see them venture half way around the world to the Australian island of Tasmania. Those explorers were a team of garden experts from across th
Clowns of the Sea | The Colourful Lives of Puffins
On 10th August 1925 the Farne Islands came into the care of the National Trust. A hundred years on and this wildlife haven off the coast of Northumberland is home to a breeding colony of 23 different species of seabirds. But perhaps its mos
The Return of the Eagle
The UK’s largest bird of prey is making a comeback. It’s now possible to spot white-tailed eagles, or sea eagles, as they’re also known, in many parts of the country thanks to an ongoing re-introduction programme. Join Ranger Rosie Holdswor
Screaming Swifts | Living Life on the Fly
Every summer, swifts return to our skies, screaming overhead in joyful, acrobatic flight. But behind their spectacular aerial displays lies a stark reality: these much-loved birds are in serious decline. Join ranger Rosie Holdsworth in Shef
Bioluminescent Bay Watch | Strange Things Light Up the Ocean
Bioluminescent tides are often described as the northern lights of the ocean. Marine biologist, Dr Yasmin Meeda, has only witnessed this natural phenomenon once. She says seeing bioluminescence is one of the most magical things she’s ever e
The Queer Life of a Cockchafer
How did two beetles cause a gay panic? There's much more to a cockchafer or ‘maybug’ than meets the eye. Join ecologist, Connor Butler, to find out more about what these charismatic creatures can teach us about science, humanity and the flu
Chris Packham | Spring, Birding and Pied Flycatchers
Wild Talk: In this bonus episode Ajay chats with wildlife legend Chris Packham about their shared love of birds. After 3 weeks of filming Springwatch at the Longshaw Estate, Ajay wants to hear more about the stunning cast of characters on t
Green Therapy | The Healing Power of Gardens
There’s not a lot better than getting out in nature and it’s something Linda Stuart realised 40 years ago. She visits Packwood House and Garden almost daily to get a nature fix, and credits it with getting her through some really challengin
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pet Craze
It’s the 1980s and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has burst onto the scene, scoring millions of young fans. Half-human, half-turtle fighters Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo originated as comic book characters befor
Remembering Sycamore Gap
On September 27th 2023, the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland was felled overnight in an act of vandalism, triggering a far-reaching wave of shock and sorrow. Join Heather Birkett, as she goes behind the scenes to explore the endur
Bird Accents | Saving Urban Birdsong
When Ajay Tegala discovers that chaffinches, a small songbird, have a different accent every 30 miles, he’s intrigued. However, under threat from disease these birds are dying out in urban areas, and their unique urban songs may be lost for
Pteridomania | When Fern Frenzy Swept the UK
It’s the mid-1800s and pteridomania – or fern frenzy – is the new big craze. Across the UK, plant enthusiasts are heading into the countryside to pick all the prized specimens they can find. And fern fans far and wide are avidly creating co
Dolphin Social Networks | Mothers, Besties and Bodyguards
Beneath the waves of West Wales lies a complicated network of relationships that determines not only who’s belly rolling who, but which calf survives. Join Katrin Lohrengel and her team at Sea Watch to search for one of the ocean's most lov
The Elusive Leaping Shark | Searching for Cryptic Creatures
Join Ranger Rosie Holdsworth to uncover the mystery of the leaping shark. On a boat off Cornwall, wildlife guide Jenny spots a huge animal she’s never seen before jumping out of the water. But what exactly has she witnessed? Across the worl
Gangster Gulls | Uncovering the Truth About Seagulls
Seagulls have a bad reputation. But is it deserved? Join Ranger Rosie Holdsworth to meet the gulls in Poole Harbour known for their chip-stealing behaviour. Are these birds feathered thugs or smart survivors? We’ll discover the myths and su
Introducing Back When
Imagine being a fly on the wall throughout history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georg
Introducing Wild Tales
Wild Tales is launching 26 March. Immerse yourself in intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. Experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fos
World Heritage Heroes | Roots to Roses in Ethiopia & England
Journey to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and Mottisfont garden in Hampshire, to discover a story of heritage and horticulture through two of the world’s most prestigious rose collections. We meet Princess Esther Selassie Antohin, founder of Herit
Pub Walks and Planet Protection
One of the simple pleasures in life is getting outdoors for a walk, taking in the world around you with some fresh air and then nipping into a cosy pub for a well earned treat. Claire Hickinbotham takes you on some of our favourite walks fr
Announcement | We'll Look Different Soon
From March 2025 the National Trust Podcast will look a little different, so that we can bring you more stories in nature, history and adventure. We're splitting the National Trust Podcast into two dedicated shows for nature and history love
Dust Detectives | Underfloor Archaeology (Classic)
Just beneath our feet lies a hidden world of centuries-old curiosities and undiscovered treasures. But laying your hands on these forgotten items and figuring out exactly what they are requires some special underfloor sleuthing, to sort the
Seasons by the Sea | Grey Seals at Blakeney Point (Classic)
Experience life on Blakeney Point in Norfolk as it transforms throughout the year, in this classic episode. From the mass arrival of seal pups in winter to the noisy feathered-frenzy of summer, discover how a remote stretch of shingle coast
Victoria, Albert and the Christmas Tree Trend
In 1848 an image of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children decorating an evergreen caused a sensation, and sparked a Christmas tree trend in Britain. Many people began to bring trees into their homes and decorate them with homemad
World Heritage Heroes | Saving History in Cairo & Norfolk
Heritage sites like the medieval palace Bayt Al Razzaz in Egypt and the picturesque Blickling estate in the UK, are under threat from climate change. What connects these vastly different places? And what can the guardians of these historic
Surfing in the North Sea | An Unimaginable Dream
As a wheelchair user, Melissa rarely has the opportunity of spending time on the beach with the rest of her family; and an activity for them all in the water together was unimaginable. But an ‘adaptive surfing for families’ session in South
Isaac Newton | The Gravity of Good Friends
Sir Isaac Newton is best known for coming up with the theory of gravity while relaxing in his orchard, thanks to an apple that fell beside him one afternoon – helping him to unravel one of the universe's great mysteries. But that story is o
