RS Surtees: The Man For The Moment
Why does the author of Handley Cross and Mr Sponge continue to have relevance today?
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A good, old fashioned fishing story!
How a spontaneous girls' afternoon led to an unforgettable hour-long battle with a giant Icelandic salmon.
The Many Countrysides of Britain
We talk endlessly about the rural–urban divide, yet miss the truth that matters most: the countryside itself is split. Some counties thrive, others merely endure - and until we face that disparity, we’ll keep misunderstanding the places we love.
Holding Natural England's feet to the fire
When we take a broad perspective on the evolution of the debate about prescribed burning, we see clear evidence of "gate keeping" and the impugning of the work of good scientists to keep inconvenient evidence out of the policy picture.
A Norwegian Christmas Tree Saga
A festive lesson in how not to say ‘thank you’.
Can Britain’s Lost Rainforests Really Be Restored?
Author and conservationist Merlin Hanbury-Tenison joins us to discuss his first book 'Our Oaken Bones' and his ambitious vision for restoring Britain’s fragmented temperate rainforests.
Climate Change is the Biggest Threat to Our Farmed Landscapes
The challenges facing Britain's farmers are legion. But extreme weather is by far the biggest threat to our food security.
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A New Chapter in the Scribehound Countryside Story
We've got a new look, and new features for you to enjoy
The Beltie That Broke the Rules... and my spirit
Things go wrong in farming... it's a fact of life. But sometimes problems strike right at the root of who we are as farmers, and maybe it's time we
Dirt, Disputes, and the Joys of Growing Your Own
Why growing your own food is never as simple as it looks.
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Why Partridge Shoots May Be Saving Our Wild Uplands
But for how much longer?
Woolmen Sheep Drive: London’s Quirkiest Tradition Returns
Nothing quite prepared me for one of the barmiest, most spectacular and wonderfully uplifting days of my life – the annual London Sheep Drive.