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Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th May 2024, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2024, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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4 Extra Debut. Comic Eric Morecambe discusses his love of birdwatching and fishing – and reveals his favourite sounds of wildlife. From 1975. Show more

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Cyril Fletcher

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Jul 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Veteran comedian and That's Life star Cyril Smth talks to Derek Jones about his life-long love of the countryside. From 1971. Show more

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Barbara Mullen

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sun 10^th Jun 2018, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The actress, better known as Janet in Dr Finlay's Casebook, shares her delight in wildlife with Derek Jones. From January 1972. Show more

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Kenneth Allsop

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 23^rd Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Aug 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The TV reporter talks to Derek Jones about wildlife, and chooses recordings from the BBC's Sound Archives. From May 1971. Show more

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Susan Hampshire

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Aug 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The actress tells Derek Jones about her love of wildlife with recordings from the BBC's Sound Archives. From January 1975. Show more

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Sir Martin Furnival-Jones

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Jul 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Aug 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The former MI5 chief tells Derek Jones about his love of wildlife using the BBC Sound Archive. From January 1975. Show more

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Peter Cushing

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 26^th May 2013, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Apr 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The actor discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside and, in particular, its birdlife. From January 1972. Show more

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Percy Edwards

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Jun 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Apr 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The bird imitator discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside and, in particular, its birdlife. From January 1972. Show more

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Spike Milligan

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Apr 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Goons star Spike Milligan reveals his love for wild animals and his concern for their future. With Derek Jones. From February 1972. Show more

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Roger Whittaker

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th May 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales. With Derek Jones. From July 1973. Show more

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Derek Nimmo

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 14^th May 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming, and his recent trip to Australia. From July 1973. Show more

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Bill Oddie

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 21^st May 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goodies star tells Derek Jones about his longstanding love of bird watching, and his travels to see them. From August 1973. Show more

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Harry Secombe

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Aug 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th May 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The comedian, actor and singer talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and travel. From January 1976. Show more

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Adam Faith

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th May 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 31^st May 2017, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The singer and actor talks to Derek Jones about his interest in wildlife, conservation and love of London Zoo. From July 1973. Show more

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Flora Robson

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Jun 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Dame Flora Robson shares her love of wildlife with Derek Jones, including the Redstart and the Wandering Albatross. From July 1973. Show more

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Bobby Charlton

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Jun 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Football star Bobby Charlton tells Derek Jones about his love of bird and sea life. From Preston's Deepdale stadium. From August 1973. Show more

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Brian Blessed

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Jun 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Actor and mountaineer Brian Blessed discusses his love of wildlife with Derek Jones, including Ocelots and Baboons. From January 1975. Show more

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Derek Waring

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Jun 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Actor Derek Waring shares his love of wildlife with Derek Jones, including hatching moorhens and feeding hedgehogs. From January 1975. Show more

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Bing Crosby

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Jul 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Jul 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Legendary Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life with Derek Jones. From 1976. Show more

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Andrew Sachs

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Jul 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 4^th Dec 2019, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Actor Andrew Sachs talks about his love of wildlife with Derek Jones, including Gibbons and White Tigers. From October 1980. Show more

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