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Charm of Birds

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A series exploring the changing character of British birdsong over the course of a year as a backdrop to the life of Britain's longest-serving foreign secretary and field naturalist
Edward Grey. Ornithologists, historians and politicians reflect on his writing. 3: Late Summer and Waning Birdsong. The shadows of war are gathering and Grey is now foreign secretary. In 1910 he goes for a "bird walk" with ex-president
Theodore Roosevelt and finds a kindred spirit. Narrated by Anthony Hyde , readers Julian Glover and Maureen O'Brien. Producer Jules Wilkinson (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Grey.
Unknown:
Theodore Roosevelt
Readers:
Anthony Hyde
Readers:
Julian Glover
Readers:
Maureen O'Brien.
Producer:
Jules Wilkinson
Source: Radio Times

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