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Radio 4,06 Nov 2025,24 mins

Whispering Rocks with Anjana Khatwa

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Clare joins Earth Scientist and author Anjana Khatwa for a cliffside walk in Dorset exploring the landscapes that shaped her life, and her book The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth. Starting at Spyway Barn near Langton Matravers, the route takes in clifftops, caves, and the fossil-rich coastline, revealing stories of geology and belonging. Anjana shares her journey from growing up in Slough in a traditional Indian family to becoming a leading voice in earth science. From Spyway Barn, at the National Trust car park, they walked down to Dancing Ledge, along the coast path past Winspit Caves, and up to the village of Worth Matravers before heading back to the car park. Grid Reference for Spyway Barn: SY 998 776 Map: OS Explorer 116 – Lyme Regis & Bridport Presenter: Clare Balding Producer for BBC Studios: Karen Gregor

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