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The River

Five illustrated talks by different writers on the theme of the river.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. Sabrina and the Fish of No Return
Five different writers give illustrated talks on the theme of The River.
15 Aug 2016,14 mins
2. Soul Estuary: The Mouth of the River
Alan Read explores Estuary Soul in Essex.
16 Aug 2016,14 mins
3. Rivers of Faith
Martin Palmer reflects on rivers and their spiritual significance.
17 Aug 2016,14 mins
4. The Tay
Writer Kathleen Jamie explores the River Tay in a kayak.
18 Aug 2016,14 mins
5. Flow
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson follows the course of the North Tyne.
19 Aug 2016,14 mins