Best University Of Exeters Podcasts (2025)

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Summer Garden Party: Potting Shed 42:41

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What is this mysterious vegetable growing in my vegetable patch? Can you identify this mysterious plum? How can I make my cottage garden look full of life? Kathy Clugston hosts a lively Potting Shed edition of Gardeners’ Question Time, recorded at the vibrant GQT Summer Garden Party held at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex. Joining her is the show’s r…

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The Eden Project 42:24

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What can I plant in September for an autumn winter harvest? Do you have any horticultural heroes that inspired your career in horticulture? What easy flowers could be grown in pots and easily picked by children? Kathy Clugston and a distinguished panel of horticultural experts head to the iconic Eden Project in Bodelva, Cornwall, where they field q…

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Claygate Surrey 42:44

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How do I get rid of fungus gnats? Is it bad to fertilise plants when water is scarce? What direction is best for gardens? Kathy Clugston chairs this week’s edition of Gardeners’ Question Time from Claygate in Surrey, where she’s joined by a panel of horticultural heavyweights including Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Juliet Sargeant. Later in th…

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Postbag Edition: Rutland Flower Show 42:32

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Our pear tree, which was once thriving has died, what should I do with it? Are weeds plants with attitude or is it the other way round? What are your thoughts on using a wound sealer after pruning? Join Gardeners’ Question Time for a floral-filled adventure at the Rutland Flower Show. This week, Peter Gibbs and a panel of passionate horticulturalis…

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Hyde Hall: Latin Names, Water Butts and Plant Superpowers 42:32

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What can gardening clubs do to entice new members? How do the panel handle their plant addiction? If you were to have a plant superpower, which would it be and why? It’s party time in the garden once again! Gardeners’ Question Time returns with the much-anticipated GQT Summer Garden Party, recorded at the breathtaking RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex.…

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Summer Garden Party 42:58

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Kathy Clugston and a crack team of top horticultural experts celebrate the return of the GQT Summer Garden Party in style — this year set against the stunning backdrop of RHS Garden Hyde Hall in the heart of Essex. Kathy is joined by an all-star panel, including visionary garden designers Matthew Wilson and Bunny Guinness, RHS head gardener Matthew…

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Postbag Edition: Finsbury Circus Gardens 42:25

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Are there any indoor plants that give out more moisture than others? How long does an average “short-lived” perennial live? What plants are resistant to shot hole disease? This week, Peter Gibbs and a panel of gardening experts visit the beautifully restored Finsbury Circus Gardens – a green oasis in the heart of London, with roots stretching back …

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Bracknell Forest: Garden Gnomes, Carrots and Tools 42:48

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If you could have a garden gnome what would it be doing? What tools should I have on my first allotment? Any tips on growing carrots on a sandy soil? Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered gurus head to the lush landscapes of Bracknell Forest, where a lively audience of passionate gardeners awaits answers to their most pressing plant problems. J…

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South Staffordshire 42:37

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Why have my magnolia leaves turned brown? How do I care for a tamarisk? Why is growing poppies so difficult? Kathy Clugston and the panel are in South Staffordshire offering their top gardening tips. Joining Kathy to share their best horticultural advice is plantswoman Christine Walkden, RHS Bridgewater curator, Marcus Chilton-Jones and gardener …

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Crossed Wires Podcast Festival: Back to Basics 42:44

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How important is health and safety in the garden? What disease has been growing on my tomatoes? What would the panel say was their most overrated plant? Kathy Clugston hosts Gardeners' Question Time, recorded live at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival. Joining her on the expert panel are botanist and broadcaster James Wong, award-winning garden des…

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East Horsley: Potato Beetle, Indoor edibles and Fallow Year 42:16

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Can I grow fruits or vegetables in a flat with no balcony? Could garlic help stop slugs from eating my Hostas? Why did you become gardeners? Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of much-loved gardening experts in the picturesque village of East Horsley, Surrey, to answer listeners’ horticultural dilemmas and offer practical, down-to-earth advice. On…

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West Horsley 42:53

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What causes onions to bolt? What do the team think about using crocs at the bottom of pots? How should I go about pruning my lilac tree? Kathy Clugston and a panel of esteemed gardening experts visit West Horsley, Surrey, to tackle common horticultural challenges and share practical solutions. Joining her are pest and disease specialist Pippa Green…

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Perton Staffs: Used Compost, Angry Peonies and Ant-tics 42:47

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What's the best way to revive a dying bonsai tree? Do Peonies hate being moved? I am inundated with ants – how do I get rid of them? Kathy Clugston hosts BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, joined by a panel of esteemed plant and gardening experts in Perton, Staffordshire. Sharing their horticultural wisdom are the passionate plantsman Matthew …

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Crowthorne: Caterpillars, Rusty Spots and Up-Cycled Objects 42:58

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Why do my ferns have rusty spots? Any tips for stopping caterpillars eating my cabbages? Have you upcycled any objects in the garden? Peter Gibbs and a panel of plant and gardening experts are in Crowthorne, Berkshire and offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners. Joining Peter are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, head gardener Matthew …

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RHS Chelsea Bandstand Show 42:55

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How do I take care of a kokedama? How do you take care of a sedum living roof? Why won't my trollius flower? For the first time ever, GQT sets up shop at the heart of the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, broadcasting from the charming bandstand. Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of horticultural heavyweights, including Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wils…

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Postbag Edition: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 42:26

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Kathy Clugston and a panel of green-fingered gurus, Kirsty Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, and Dr Chris Thorogood, explore the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show! Meanwhile on the vibrant main avenue, roving reporter Peter Gibbs explores gardens shaped by climate challenges. He steps into the thought-provoking Save for a Rainy Day Garden to chat with designe…

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From the Archives: Foliage Frenzy 42:56

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Kathy Clugston prunes through the extensive GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on all things Foliage. With 77 years of experience in providing ample advice, our various GQT panellists are more than equipped to solve your gardening conundrums. They provide tips on the best plants for a foliage border, banana plants that can withstan…

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Bangor: Second Chance, Shopping Lists and Hedgehog Gardens 42:52

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How can you get a second season out of tulips grown in pots? What is the most natural and cost-effective way to add nutrients to my soil? How do you garden with hedgehogs in mind? Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts return to Bangor, Northern Ireland where they solve some gardening dilemmas. Joining her are ethnobotanist James Wong, ga…

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Wokingham Borough: Pet Friendly Gardens, Homemade Compost and Silly Advice 42:43

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What's your recommended recipe for homemade seed compost? What makes a dog friendly garden? What is the most inappropriate piece of garden advice that you've received? Peter Gibbs and the panel offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners in the borough of Wokingham. Joining Peter are house plants expert Anne Swithinbank, garden designer Bunny Gui…

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Braintree: Indoor Gardening, Rich Compost and Propagating 43:05

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What would be your top tips for creating compost? What's the best way to propagate Lamine raspberries? What could I grow in very dry soil? Kathy Clugston and a panel of plant and gardening experts return to Ridgewell, Essex and offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners. Joining Kathy are grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, garden designer Bunny G…

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Postbag Edition: Belfast Botanic Garden 43:00

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Why are my potatoes so floury? How do you banish lace bugs for good? And what mysterious plant has the panel stumped? Kathy Clugston and a team of gardening experts explore the various locations of Belfast Botanic Garden. All while digging into the GQT postbag to answer your gardening conundrums. On hand with their wisdom and wit are ethnobotanist …

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West Yorkshire: Unorthodox Advice, Edible Essentials and Sodden Patches 42:38

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What unorthodox advice have you heard as a gardener? What fruit and veg can I grow in a sodden patch? If you could take one bag of seeds to a desert island, what would it be? Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’ Question Time team return to Bradford, West Yorkshire, to unearth the answers to your gardening dilemmas. Kathy is joined by garden designers…

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Twyford: Blueberry Dieback, Anosmia and Itchy Fingers 42:47

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Why are my blueberry plants experiencing blueberry dieback? How can we prevent or treat an infestation of whitefly in an eco-friendly manner? Which plant have you been most tempted to steal and why? Peter Gibbs and a panel of plant and gardening gurus offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners in Twyford, Reading. Joining Peter are house plant e…

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Ridgewell 42:13

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How do I keep my gladioli coming back? Why are my hellebores covered in black spots? Why do my courgettes go mouldy so quickly? Kathy Clugston and a panel of plant and gardening experts are offering advice to an audience of keen gardeners in Ridgewell, Essex. Joining Kathy are grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, garden designer Bunny Guinness, and g…

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Bradford: Buddha's Hand, Yorkshire Climate & Upcycled Ginnels 42:48

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What’s the best time to sow and harvest up north? Why won't my Buddha's hand plant produce fruit? Can nematodes get rid of codling moth? Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’ Question Time team head to Bradford, the UK’s City of Culture 2025, to tackle your trickiest gardening dilemmas. Kathy is joined by garden designers Marcus Chilton-Jones, Matthew …

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Clandeboye Estate 42:25

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What’s soil type works best in terrariums? Want plants could I use to absorb the damp patches in my garden? Which unloved flower has a place in your garden? Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts visit the Clandeboye estate in Bangor, where they tackle some head scratching gardening dilemmas. Joining her are ethnobotanist James Wong, gard…

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Walsall Arboretum: Bonsai Trees, Shrub Roses & Favourite Plants 42:44

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How do you keep a bonsai tree thriving? Should you risk moving a well-established shrub rose? And what’s the one plant you simply couldn’t live without? Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are back in Walsall, ready to tackle your most pressing horticultural dilemmas. Joining her are garden designers Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson and Marcus Chilton-Jo…

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Vale of White Horse: Heuchera, Waterlogged Gardens and Hardwood Cuttings 43:08

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What’s the best way to propagate Heuchera? How do i minimise the growth of my Wisteria and maximise flowers? Are there any low skilled gardening jobs that I could do? Kathy and a team of experts return to The Hanneys where they solve more gardening problems. Joining Kathy to answer the questions are fanatical plantswoman Christine Walkden, dedicate…

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Walsall: Rainwater v Tap Water, Caffeinated Ants and Daffodil Diaries 41:56

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How do we get rid of red ants? Rainwater or tap water? How can I stay motivated in the garden when it's wet and windy? Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening gurus visit Walsall to solve some horticultural problems. Joining Kathy to answer the questions are garden designers Bunny Guinness, Marcus Chilton Jones and Matthew Wilson. Later in the pro…

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Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival: Anaerobic Digestion, Apple Maggots and Pyramid Orchids 42:11

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Snowdrops - do you mulch, feed, or leave them alone? What's the difference between anaerobic digestion and aerobic digestion? How do I get rid of apple maggots? Peter Gibbs and the GQT team of experts return to Shepton Mallet to solve various gardening conundrums. On the panel this week are house plant guru Anne Swithinbank, pest and disease expert…

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From the Archives: Planting for Wildlife 42:00

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Peter Gibbs guides us through the GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on how to make your garden more wildlife friendly. The GQT team have pruned through 77 years of questions and answers to reveal useful advice provided by our various horticultural experts. This includes tips on how to attract bats to the garden, advice on rabbit p…

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East and West Hanney 42:31

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Is gardening a solitary or a social activity? What could I grow up a garage wall? What do the panel expect to see in open gardens? Kathy and a team of experts visit The Hanneys to solve gardeners' problems. Joining Kathy to answer the questions are fanatical plantswoman Christine Walkden, dedicated botanist Dr Chris Thorogood, and passionate plant …

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Postbag: University of Exeter 42:10

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How do I get red cedar root balls to spread? What gardening task do the panel find daunting? What are the panel’s thoughts about composting organic materials? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts travel to the University of Exeter for a postbag edition of GQT. While Curator of Horticulture Anthony Cockell leads Kathy and the panel a…

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Cheshire West 41:51

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My Fatsia plants had their stems nibbled by deer – will they recover, or should I buy new ones? Any tips on how I can get my eucalyptus plants to produce juvenile flowers? If you were building a scarecrow in your garden, what would you suggest dressing it in? Kathy Clugston and a panel of experts are in Cheshire West to answer queries from an audie…

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Postbag: Horniman Museum and Gardens 41:47

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Will my blind daffodils ever flower again, or should I just discard them? Can I use old yule logs to line my plant beds or will the harvested fruit and veg become poisonous? How can I repel spiders from my garden without using chemicals? Peter Gibbs is joined by his enthusiastic team of horticultural experts as they dig through the GQT inbox and an…

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From the Archive: Ponds and Bogs 42:01

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Kathy Clugston navigates the murky waters of the GQT archives in search of some Pond and Bog related advice throughout the years. Water is the giver of plant life and nourisher of wildlife, but how do we ensure that we’re using it correctly? The GQT team have sorted through the archives in search for some questions and answers from the past. The pr…

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Postbag: Ham House and Garden 41:45

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Could the panel share some gardening tips for wheelchair users? How do I start growing mulukhiyah in my garden? Which hedges could I grow that are resistant to ermine moths and offer privacy? Peter Gibbs is joined by his eager team of horticultural experts as they dig through the GQT inbox and answer your gardening queries. On the panel this week a…

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Wokingham 42:04

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Could you suggest some bat friendly plants that will keep them happy? Is it too late to re-pot my five-year-old daffodils? How can I improve the quality of my clay soil and what can I grow on it? Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts are in the market town of Wokingham for this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Peter t…

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House of Lords 42:07

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I’m having no luck growing chillies from seed. What am I doing wrong? Which plants would the panel recommend to bring fragrance and colour? Which way should a fig tree face to produce the most fruit? Ready to answer all these questions and more, Kathy Clugston and her team of experts have been invited to the House of Lords for this week’s programme…

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Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight 42:08

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What’s the best way to protect my terracotta plant pots from frost? What should I do if I spot an Asian hornet in my garden? What tall plants can I grow that are resistant to snails? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts visit the peaceful, Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight for a postbag edition of the programme, where they ans…

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Earlsdon 41:55

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What’s the best way to grow swedes? Why doesn’t my hydrangea come to flower? Are artificial plants acceptable or downright outrageous? This week, the GQT panellists are in Earlsdon to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience. Ready to share their insightful advice on all your plant predicaments are plant pathologist Pippa Greenwo…

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North Shropshire 42:44

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What should I plant on the roof of my houseboat? Should I grow lilies in containers or flowerbeds? What is the worst gardening idea you’ve ever had? The GQT panellists are back in North Shropshire to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience. Ready to share their insightful advice on all your plant predicaments are landscape archi…

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GQT From The Archives: Sustainability Special 41:40

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Peter Gibbs takes a look through the GQT archives for top tips on sustainable gardening. Over the years the GQT panellists have shared plenty of knowledge on how to be a green gardener. They look at everything from how to make your driveway more environmentally friendly, to efficiently collecting rainwater at home. We also hear Hafsah Haferji's "ho…

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Herstmonceux Castle: Postbag Edition 42:04

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Peter Gibbs and the team are at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Juliet Sargeant, Matt Biggs and Matthew Pottage are this weeks' panellists, ready to answer your gardening questions. Led by Herstmonceux's head gardener Guy Lucas, the team explores the castle grounds and learns about the sustainable gardening practices adopted in recent years. The …

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Episode 39 (2) : Sinking into Seaspiracy with Dr. Bryce Stewart 26:26

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In the second half of this double episode, Emily and Jimmy speak all things Seaspiracy with Dr. Bryce Stewart, a marine ecologist and fisheries biologist, and surface for some much needed ocean optimism and hope for our future.By University of Exeter

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Episode 39: Navigating UK fisheries in post-Brexit seas 26:19

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In the first half of this double episode, Emily and Jimmy talk with Dr. Bryce Stewart, a marine ecologist and fisheries biologist, about the impact of Brexit on our UK fishing industry.By University of Exeter

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Episode 38: Planting trees to reach carbon neutrality with 9trees 31:19

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9Trees is a conservation project which fights climate change and improves biodiversity by planting 9 trees for each subscriber each year to balance their carbon footprint.This week on the Natural Selection Podcast, Ellie and Daihan sit down with Ash Kent and Michael Cunningham, the founder of 9Trees, to talk about how planting trees can help to rea…

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Episode 37: The human dimension to shark management with Claire Collins 37:33

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Caroline and Amelia talk to PhD student Claire Collins about the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach to shark management. In this episode, we discuss Claires recently published paper, which explores human perceptions and compliance towards the 2012 Thresher shark blanket ban in Sir Lanka. She highlights the importance of working with …

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Episode 36: Using lights to mitigate fisheries bycatch with SafetyNet Technologies 19:49

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SafetyNet Technologies are a team of engineers and business planners collaborating with scientists to turn their theories into usable devices, such as LED systems, with the aim of making fishermen's lives easier and commercial fishing more sustainable. This week on the Natural Selection Podcast, Francesca and Rob sit down with Dan Watson, the Co-Fo…

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Episode 35: Reintroducing beavers to Britain with Sophie Pavelle 22:47

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Rob talks to Sophie Pavelle about the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver to the UK. We discuss the story of beavers in Britain so far, how important collaboration is to reintroductions and why it’s important to recognise both the positive and negative changes that come along with beaver reintroductions. Tune in, enjoy and join the beaver believe…