4 Extra Debut. It is early morning as the author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life before his daily dip. From August 2013. Show more

The author celebrates the sea, from the suburban sea of childhood to London, and on to exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories. Show more

On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape - and it is straight ahead! Show more

The author is still in New Zealand among the whales, but before long the sound of something from childhood will tempt him home. Show more

The author recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories past and present, which concludes with the subject of whales. Show more