Episode 4
On John Lewis-Stempel’s farm it’s harvest time, but will he use a traditional combine harvester? Read by Bernard Hill.
A close up and intimate natural history by John Lewis-Stempel. By taking an abandoned field close to his farm, he observes in minute detail the behaviour of plants, birds and animals that are being displaced by agribusiness. In telling the story of one field, he tells the story of our countryside, our language, our religion and our food. But in transforming one field, he creates a haven for one particular animal close to his heart - the brown hare.
Part four brings us to harvest time, but no traditional farmer would dream of using a combine harvester.
Writer: John Lewis-Stempel
Abridger Barry Johnston
Reader: Bernard Hill
Producer: David Roper
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First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Bernard Hill |
| Writer | John Lewis-Stempel |
| Abridger | Barry Johnston |
| Producer | David Roper |
Broadcasts
Thu 5 May 2016 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Wed 19 Oct 2016 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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