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The Essay

A Five-Day Journey

Episode 1: Marking

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Writer Robert Macfarlane walks the length of the South Downs in five days, exploring its chalk paths and its ghosts. Show more

The Essay

A Five-Day Journey

Episode 2: Haunting

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Writer Robert Macfarlane walks the length of the South Downs, exploring its chalk paths and its ghosts. Show more

The Essay

A Five-Day Journey

Episode 3: Singing

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Writer Robert Macfarlane walks the length of the South Downs, exploring its chalk paths and its ghosts. He goes from Bramber Bank to Kingston Down. Show more

The Essay

A Five-Day Journey

Episode 4: Flying

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

The Downs have often prompted dreams of flight. Robert Macfarlane Robert re-imagines the life of artist Eric Ravilious, who was fascinated by the 'pure design' of the South Downs. Show more

The Essay

A Five-Day Journey

Episode 5: Collecting

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Robert Macfarlane is joined by artist Chris Drury to explore the sometimes eerie relationship between walking, collecting and creation. Show more