365. A quest to explore the wildlife of the River Thames with writer and naturalist Stephen Rutt

S19E66 - 365. A quest to explore the wildlife of the River Thames with writer and naturalist Stephen Rutt

Published: August 25, 2026

Duration: 56:48

“A fulmar once vomited in my eye!” Writer and naturalist Stephen Rutt recalls his adventures following s raindrop from source to sea for his new book The Waterlands.


This week's Plodcast host is Annabel Ross, who joins Stephen on the River Thames to hear his extraordinary tales – and some wonderful birdsong among a plethora of inspiring watery wildlife encounters.


Stephen's book, The Waterlands: Follow a Raindrop from Source to Sea is published by Elliott and Thompson and is out now.


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