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Samuel West on the Turtle Dove

Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments the lost call of the once very common summer visitor, the turtle dove.

Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments on the lost call of the once very common summer visitor, the turtle dove.

Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world.

Producer: Sarah Blunt
Photo: Ian Clarke.

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2 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 Feb 2023 05:58

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  • Fri 27 Oct 2017 05:58
  • Fri 29 Jun 2018 05:58
  • Fri 13 Mar 2020 05:58
  • Tue 14 Feb 2023 05:58

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