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4 Extra Debut. Robert Macfarlane on vivid places and the words they conjure up: happy days in Suffolk at the home of a famous swimmer. From 2015.

Robert Macfarlane visits some inspiring places, to meet the people and 'collect' the words that evoke the area.

In this opening episode, he recalls happy days at Walnut Tree Farm, Suffolk, home to a famous swimmer of moats and ponds, lakes and rivers.

Abridged for radio by Penny Leicester

Readers: Tobias Menzies and the author

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015

15 minutes

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Tue 17 Mar 202002:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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ReaderTobias Menzies
ReaderRobert Macfarlane
ProducerDuncan Minshull
AuthorRobert Macfarlane
AbridgerPenny Leicester

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  • Mon 30 Mar 201509:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 31 Mar 201500:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 16 Mar 202014:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 17 Mar 202002:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra