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The Whale, Secrets of a Stranding

A whale washed up on the Cornish coast, its head was removed to a secret location and quickly entered local legend.

Radio Cornwall,7 episodes

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Introducing… The Whale, Secrets of a Stranding
A whale washed up on a Cornish coast, its head was removed to a secret location.
16 Nov 2025,3 mins
1. The Myth
Rumour of a buried whale's head in a community rich in folklore and mythical tales.
18 Nov 2025,29 mins
2. The Rescue Attempt
A Fin whale has stranded on a Cornish beach and it’s a race against time to save her.
18 Nov 2025,24 mins
3. Autopsy on the Beach
Discovering what we can learn from our dead whale whilst preserving its dignity in death.
18 Nov 2025,21 mins
4. The King Owns the Head
Scientist Robbie McDonald fights to claim ownership of the Fin whale head.
18 Nov 2025,18 mins
5. The Burial
Jemma visits a ‘whale bunker’ and the two tonne Fin whale head, gets a new owner.
18 Nov 2025,19 mins
6. The Last Cry of the Whale
Scientists and ground workers attempt to unearth the delicate Fin whale skull.
18 Nov 2025,25 mins