Tweet of the Week

BBC

Weekly podcast in which five stories of birds and birdsong are told by the people inspired by them.

  • 25 minutes 14 seconds
    Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

    In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thoughts that we should aim to live with an elegant simplicity and within this we should embrace time, not as our enemy and making us stressed in the modern world, but as an assett. Take time to walk, as walking is the best way to be out in and enjoy everything nature has to offer.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Ring Ouzel - presented by Bill Oddie Greater Hill Mynah - presented by Sir David Attenborough Goosander - presented by Kate Humble Merlin - presented by Chris Packham Common Tern - presented by Machaela Strachan

    6 April 2019, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

    In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view themselves as being superior to nature, and why he believes nature is capable of imagination and memories.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Common Indian Cuckoo - presented by Chris Packham Grasshopper Warbler - presented by Kate Humble Pied Flycatcher - presented by Sir David Attenborough Kingfisher - presented by Steve Backshall Northern Cardinal - presented by Michael Palin CBE

    31 March 2019, 7:58 am
  • 17 minutes 32 seconds
    Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

    Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language poets and the natural world.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    King Eider - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Guillemot - presented by David Attenborough Pink-footed Goose - presented by Kathy Hinde Garden Warbler - presented by Penny Anderson Robin - presented by David Rothenberg

    24 March 2019, 8:58 am
  • 16 minutes 54 seconds
    Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

    Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique relationship between the sounds of birdwatching and her poetry.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Fulmar - presented by Kate Humble Budgerigar - presented by Michael Palin CBE Common Gull - presented by Michaela Strachan Golden Plover - presented by Andy Clements Great Shearwater - presented by Brett Westwood

    17 March 2019, 8:58 am
  • 20 minutes 5 seconds
    Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

    Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Sand Martin - presented by Bill Oddie Variable Pitohui - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Collared Dove - presented by Sam West Red-necked Nightjar - presented by Chris Packham Whimbrel - presented by Sir David Attenborough

    10 March 2019, 8:58 am
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

    Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encounters he's had as a result of a life of sound recording.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Red Grouse - presented by Brett Westwood Blackcap - presented by Sir David Attenborough Manx Shearwater - presented by Gary Moore Great Spotted Woodpecker - presented by Chris Baines Sulphur crested Cockatoo - presented by Liz Bonnin

    3 March 2019, 8:58 am
  • 15 minutes 49 seconds
    Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

    Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest in natural history, the benefits such interests can bring, and the one bird-watching destination he still yearns to visit...

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Arabian Babbler - presented by Chris Packham Blackbird - presented by David Rothenberg Glossy Ibis - presented by Sir David Attenborough Lapwing - presented by Heather Bennett Bitten - presented by Kate Humble

    24 February 2019, 8:58 am
  • 16 minutes
    Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

    Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a list, and why he feels that bird watching can be a hobby for everyone.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Stonechat - presented by Michaela Strachan Eider - presented by Samuel West Red-throated Diver - presented by Kate Humble Song Thrush - presented by Stephen Moss Woodlark - presented by Gary Moore

    17 February 2019, 8:58 am
  • 16 minutes 12 seconds
    Trudie Goodwin's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

    Actress Trudie Goodwin presents her final collection of archive Tweet of the Day episodes, where she recalls the joy of receiving her copy of the Collins Book of British Birds as a child, what essential bird-watching item she always take abroad and an entertaining event involving Bill Bailey and a barn owl...

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Melodious Warbler - presented by Brett Westwood Resplendent Quetzal - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Blue Bird of Paradise - presented by Sir David Attenborough Great Crested Grebe - presented by Stephen Moss Long-eared Owl - presented by John Aitchison

    10 February 2019, 8:58 am
  • 18 minutes 31 seconds
    Trudie Goodwin's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

    Actress Trudie Goodwin compiles her first edition of Tweet of the Week, and reminisces about Carib grackles in the Caribbean, Kestrels above Battersea Power Station, and some pointers about where the best place to bird watch is...

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Bar-tailed Godwit - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Firecrest - presented by Chris Watson Australian Magpie - presented by Sir David Attenborough Jackdaw - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Woodcock - presented by Kate Humble

    3 February 2019, 8:58 am
  • 13 minutes 14 seconds
    Kirsty Oswald's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

    Actress Kirsty Oswald shares stories and episodes from the Tweet archive, including her personal connection to the Antarctic.

    This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

    Tree Sparrow - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Barn Owl - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Robin - presented by Brett Westwood Grey Heron - presented by Fyfe Dangerfield Snow Petrel - presented by Liz Bonnin

    27 January 2019, 8:58 am
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