5. Spring
Spring is the farmer's reward for the hard days of winter, as James Rebanks prepares for lambing. Concluded by Bryan Dick.
Spring is the farmer's reward for the hard days of winter.
The cycle of the year begins again, as James Rebanks prepares for lambing.
The first son of a shepherd, who was himself the first son of a shepherd, James and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations.
Through his eyes we see that the Lake District is not a playground or a scenic backdrop, it's a working landscape that needs sheep and its farmers to survive.
Abridged by Sian Preece.
Concluded by Bryan Dick.
Producer: Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Bryan Dick |
| Author | James Rebanks |
| Abridger | Sian Preece |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
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Fri 17 Apr 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Sat 18 Apr 201500:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 1 Apr 201614:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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