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2. Rebuilding

Episode 2 of 5

The writer recalls the start of his illness, before re-engaging with nature and rebuilding his life in East Anglia. From 2005.

Richard Mabey continues his groundbreaking book on the impact of nature on mental health.

When the nation’s foremost nature writer found himself in the grip of a severe depression, the natural world, a lifelong source of inspiration, became meaningless.

This book charts the first year of his recovery and his adventure of re-engaging with nature.

As Mabey tries to restart his life in East Anglia, he looks back on the beginnings of his illness.

Written and read by Richard Mabey.

Abridged by Julian Wilkinson.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2005.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 May 202503:30
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