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3. And So, To The Sea...

Episode 3 of 3

From source to estuary, Laura Barton concludes travelling the rivers of Britain exploring how they've shaped our stories and lives

Writer Laura Barton concludes her exploration of the rivers of Britain to discover how they've shaped our stories and lives.

Flowing through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio archives, with brand new interviews, Laura follows these rivers closely to hear the tales they have to share.

Featuring:

* WEDDING RITES by Retta Bowen
Read by Emma Fielding.

* TARKA THE OTTER by Henry Williamson
1/5 Little Water Wanderer

The start of an eventful cubhood in the Devon countryside, as seen through the young otter's eyes.
Read by Nicholas Farrell.
(Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 – 2002)

Producer: Luke Doran

Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in June 2020.

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Last on

Thu 28 Sep 2023 20:00

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