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Radio Cornwall,18 Nov 2025,18 mins

4. The King Owns the Head

The Whale, Secrets of a Stranding

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Scientist Robbie McDonald fights to claim ownership of the Fin whale head. Jemma’s journey to the heart of the ‘whale head myth’ enters the Royal circle. Presenter, writer and producer: Jemma Woodman. Story editor: Kirsty Williams. Assistant producer: Luke de Costa. Sound design: Meic Parry. Story consultant; Jack Kibble White. Additional producing: Marie Lennon. Online producer: Rachael Smith. Commissioning editors: Stephanie Marshall and Alistair Miskin. Credit: Clip of whale exploding / KATU 2 News / Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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