Podcasts by Tweet of the Week

Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2019-04-06T09:00

In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thou...

Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2019-03-31T07:58

In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view...

Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2019-03-24T08:58

Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language...

Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2019-03-17T08:58

Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique ...

Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2019-03-10T08:58

Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Sand Martin - presented by Bill Oddie Variable Pitohui...

Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2019-03-03T08:58

Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encoun...

Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2019-02-24T08:58

Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest...

Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2019-02-17T08:58

Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a ...

Trudie Goodwin's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2019-02-10T08:58

Actress Trudie Goodwin presents her final collection of archive Tweet of the Day episodes, where she recalls the joy of receiving her copy of the Collins Book of British Birds as a child, what e...

Trudie Goodwin's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2019-02-03T08:58

Actress Trudie Goodwin compiles her first edition of Tweet of the Week, and reminisces about Carib grackles in the Caribbean, Kestrels above Battersea Power Station, and some pointers about wher...

Kirsty Oswald's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2019-01-27T08:58

Actress Kirsty Oswald shares stories and episodes from the Tweet archive, including her personal connection to the Antarctic.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;...

Kirsty Oswald's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2019-01-20T08:58

Actress Kirsty Oswald presents this omnibus edition of Tweet of the Day, where she comments on how bird watching mirrors an important ingredient of living; "the very nature of looking up invokes...

Rachel Unthank's Tweet of the Week from 2019-01-13T08:58

Rachel Unthank, fellow bandmate and sister of Becky, has compiled this omnibus edition comprised of her favourite episodes from the archive.

This omnibus edition contains the following rep...

Becky Unthank's Tweet of the Week from 2019-01-06T08:58

Becky Unthank, folk singer with the Unthanks, compiles her edition of Tweet of the Week. Here, she explores how musicians can take their inspiration from birds, and the personal attachments and...

Monty Don's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-12-30T08:58

Monty Don returns with another collection of Tweet episodes fronted by Sir David Attenborough.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

House Wren - presented ...

Monty Don's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-12-23T08:58

Gardener and broadcaster Monty Don is the Tweet curator for the next 2 weeks. Here he has compiled a collection of his favourite Tweet episodes, all presented by Sir David Attenborough.

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Brian Brigg's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-12-16T08:58

Singer, songwriter and nature reserve warden Brian Briggs returns to share more anecdotes from the Tweet archive

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Caperc...

Brian Brigg's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-12-09T08:58

Brian Briggs used to travel the country as a founding member of the band Stornoway, utilising the stops on the tour to sample the local wildlife. Now he's had a career change, leaving the music...

Carry Akroyd's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-12-02T08:58

Carry Akroyd, illustrator of 2013's Tweet of the Day British Birds book, concludes her tenure as curator of Tweet of the Day with this collection of stories and anecdotes from the archive.

Carry Akroyd's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-11-25T08:58

Carry Akroyd continues her long-standing affiliation with Tweet of the Day by compiling this collection of episodes and anecdotes from the archive.

This omnibus edition contains the follow...

Derek Neimann's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-11-18T08:58

Derek Neimann returns to share with us the stories of birds on the Western Front.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Barnacle Goose - presented by Kathy H...

Derek Neimann's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-11-11T08:58

In this Armistice Day edition of Tweet of the Week, writer Derek Niemann shares with us stories of the behaviour of birds in times of conflict, and the curious relationship that was built betwee...

James Henry's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-11-04T08:58

Author James Henry is back to share another week of his favourite Tweet of the Day episodes.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Little Owl - presented by ...

James Henry's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-10-28T08:58

Author James Henry has compiled this collection of Tweet of the Day episodes.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Arctic Tern - presented by Miranda Kresto...

Tom Bailey's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-10-21T07:58

Theatre maker Tom Bailey returns to host this edition of Tweet of the Week, and divulges his influences and inspirations for the making of his performance "Zugunruhe".

This omnibus edition...

Tom Bailey's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-10-14T07:58

Tom Bailey, a theatre maker based in Bristol, has compiled this collection of Tweet episodes. Interwoven between them, he explains his directions, interpretations and inspirations for his perfo...

Kitty Macfarlane's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-10-07T07:58

Folk singer Kitty Macfarlane is back with a collection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes. In this bumper edition, she reflects on the importance of including field recordings on her al...

Kitty Macfarlane's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-09-30T07:58

Folk singer Kitty MacFarlane has assembled a collection of her favourite Tweet episodes from the archive.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Starling - pr...

Mark Whitley's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-09-23T07:58

Mark Whitley shares some more of his favourite Tweet of the Day episodes from the archive.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Osprey - presented by Steve ...

Mark Whitley's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-09-16T07:58

Countryman Magazine editor Mark Whitley has rifled through the back catalogue to compile this Tweet of the Week omnibus.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Kate Bradbury's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-09-09T07:58

Wildlife gardener Kate Bradbury returns with some of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes from the archives.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Swift -...

Kate Bradbury's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-09-02T07:58

Wildlife gardener and journalist Kate Bradbury compiles a collection of her favourite Tweet episodes.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Bullfinch - presented by...

Chris Turner's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-08-26T07:58

Chris Turner is back with some more avian facts and stories.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Laughing Kookaburra - presented by Sir David Attenborough ...

Chris Turner's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-08-19T07:58

Comedian, archaeologist and bird-lover Chris Turner shares facts and anecdotes in this omnibus edition of Tweet.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Eurasi...

Florence Wilkinson's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-08-12T07:58

Florence Wilkinson, the woman behind birdsong-recgnition app Warblr, returns to host this Tweet of the Week.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Brown Thra...

Florence Wilkinson's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-08-05T07:58

Writer and filmmaker Florence Wilkinson, who's also behind the birdsong recognition app Warblr, is this week's Tweet guest.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Listen

Stephen Gregory's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-07-29T07:58

Author Stephen Gregory is back with a new collation of Tweet episodes, as well as sharing a chance encounter with a Blue Tit in his car and a Robin in his house…

This omnibus edition conta...

Stephen Gregory's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-07-22T07:58

Horror writer Stephen Gregory is in the Tweet seat this week, discussing the birds that have influenced his writing as well as sharing some interesting facts about Swifts.

This omnibus edi...

Lindsey Chapman's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-07-15T07:58

Springwatch presenter Lindsey Chapman is this week's Tweet curator, sharing some of her favourite stories and anecdotes of episodes gone by.

This omnibus edition contains the following rep...

Lindsey Chapman's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-07-08T07:58

Springwatch presenter Lindsey Chapman is this week's Tweet curator, sharing some of her favourite stories and anecdotes from episodes gone by.

This omnibus edition contains the following r...

Samuel West's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-07-01T07:58

In this week's edition, Samuel West regales us with his rarest avian encounter.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Sandpiper - presented by Miranda Kresto...

Samuel West's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-06-24T07:58

Actor Samuel West returns to Tweet of the Week and reflects on how a trip to Kenya kick-started his interest in birdwatching.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;...

Chris Packham's Tweet of the Week from 2018-06-17T07:58

Long-time Tweet supporter and stalwart Chris Packham returns to don his binoculars and guide us through his own personal perch in Tweet of the Day.

This omnibus edition contains the follow...

Matt Williams's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-06-10T07:58

In this Tweet of the Week omnibus, Matt Williams reflects on what he personally finds fascinating about birds, and also who he'd invite to his nature-themed imaginary dinner party.

This om...

Matt Williams's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-06-03T07:58

The voice of the Wild Voices Project podcast, Matt Williams, shares an example of one of his birdwatching 'dips'.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Red-E...

Simon Barnes's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-05-27T07:58

Sports journalist and avid nature enthusiast Simon Barnes returns to share some of his birdwatching memories from around the world.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated epi...

Simon Barnes's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-05-20T07:58

This week’s guest curator is sports journalist and author Simon Barnes, who shares a story of he earned one particular feather in his cap at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

This omnibus edition...

Miriam Darlington's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-05-13T07:58

In this week's edition, Miriam Darlington delves into why she believes that she's so drawn towards owls in particular.

This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;

Miriam Darlington's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-05-06T07:58

Author of "Owl Sense" Miriam Darlington joins us to share why she finds bird-watching so endearing, as well as reflecting on the enduring relationship we have with our feathered friends.

T...

Martin Noble's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2 from 2018-04-29T07:58

Martin Noble is back for his second round of Tweet curation, where he shares fond memories of slipping away from the rigors of touring for some birdwatching whilst on tour as guitarist with the ...

Martin Noble's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1 from 2018-04-22T07:58

Martin Noble, of the band British Sea Power, is this week's guest curator. Here, he reflects on the relationship between birdsong and songwriting, and how he was "wing"-spired by an avian encou...

Ed Byrne's Tweet Takeover, Pt 2 from 2018-04-15T07:58

Comedian and avid hill-walker Ed Byrne returns this week with a 'ple-feather-a' of his favourite episodes, including a story about how time and ptarmigan, he's been startled by our feathered fri...

Ed Byrne's Tweet Takeover, Pt 1 from 2018-04-08T07:58

In the first of a new series, comedian and avid hill-walker Ed Byrne has a rummage around in the Tweet archives to compile this collection of his favourite episodes and tells the story of a blue...

Week 45 - Brett Westwood from 2018-03-18T08:58

Brett Westwood introduces this week's collection of episodes, which features contributions from members of the British Trust for Ornithology.

Week 44 - Chris Baines from 2018-03-11T08:58

Naturalist, environmentalist and wildlife gardener Chris Baines introduces his collection of Tweet episodes.

Week 43 - Helen Moncrieff from 2018-03-04T08:58

RSPB Manager for Shetland Helen Moncrieff shares some of her wildlife encounters on the Scottish Islands.

Week 42 - Becky Ripley from 2018-02-25T08:58

Becky Ripley, one half of the team behind the recent Blue Planet II podcast, introduces this week's collection of episodes from Joe Acheson, David Rothenberg and Michael Morpurgo.

Photogra...

Week 41 - Penny Anderson from 2018-02-18T08:58

Ecologist and keen birdwatcher Penny Anderson shares some notable avian encounters, including the Red Grouse, Spotted Flycatcher, Heron, Mandarin Duck and Garden Warbler.

Photograph: Derek...

Week 40 - Mike Toms from 2018-02-11T08:58

Mike Toms and his colleagues from the British Trust for Ornithology present their bird-related tales and encounters.

Week 39 - Tony Juniper from 2018-02-04T08:58

Environmentalist Tony Juniper presents this week's compilation of bird tales.

Week 38 - Jane Smith from 2018-01-28T08:58

Wildlife artist Jane Smith introduces five stories about her encounters with birds.

Week 37 - Kathy Hinde from 2018-01-21T08:58

Kathy Hinde, an audio-visual artist influenced by nature, is this week's presenter. She shares some of her most memorable encounters with birds.

Photograph: Simon Webb

Week 36 - Andy Radford from 2018-01-14T08:58

Andy Radford, Professor of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Bristol, shares his knowledge of birds from around the world.

Photograph: Matthew Bell

Week 35 - Emily Knight from 2018-01-07T08:58

Emily Knight, one half of the team behind the recent Blue Planet II podcast, introduces this week's collection of episodes from wildlife cameraman Doug Allan.

12 Tweets of Christmas, Part 2 - Alison Steadman from 2017-12-31T09:00

Actress and bird enthusiast Alison Steadman introduces the second part of a festive-themed from Tweet of the Week.

Photograph: Jamie Rix

12 Tweets of Christmas, Part 1 - Alison Steadman from 2017-12-24T09:00

Actress and bird enthusiast Alison Steadman introduces the first six stories of a festive offering from Tweet of the Week.

Photograph: Jamie Rix

Week 32 - Fyfe Dangerfield from 2017-12-17T08:58

Musician Fyfe Dangerfield introduces five stories reflecting his love of birds, including the Golden Oriole, Grey Heron, Blluethroat,Woodchat Shrike and the Pied Butcherbird.

Week 31 - Elliott Prince from 2017-12-10T08:58

Elliott Prince, who works on Tweet of the Day, introduces this week's Tweet of the Week from contributors Greta Scacchi, Sue Perkins, Tara Robinson and Mark Cocker.

Week 30 - Michael Morpurgo from 2017-12-03T08:58

Author Michael Morpurgo tells five stories of his favourite birds: The buzzard, magpie, oystercatcher, greater flamingo and the dipper.

Producer: Tom Bonnett

Week 29 - Fyfe Dangerfield from 2017-11-26T08:58

Musician Fyfe Dangerfield tells five stories of birds he adores for their looks or their song, starting with the tale of how he came to name his band after a noisy seabird. Producer: Mark Ward

Week 28 - Dermot O'Leary from 2017-11-19T08:58

Presenter Dermot O'Leary tells five stories of his favourite birds, starting with an adventure birdwatching in Scotland and finishing with an industrious garden visitor.

Producer: Tom Bonn...

Week 27 - Gary Moore from 2017-11-12T08:58

Wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore tells five tales of tracking down the sounds of the golden pheasant, manx shearwater, skylark, stone curlew and the woodlark

Week 26 Paul Evans from 2017-11-05T09:15

Naturalist, writer and poet Paul Evans presents five special episodes for Halloween, beginning with his story of the carrion crow, followed by Jeremy Deller and not a bird, but a bad story, foll...

Week 25 - Samuel West from 2017-10-29T09:30

Actor, theatre director and passionate birdwatcher Samuel West presents five very personal stories, beginning with the dipper, followed by the bullfinch, the joy of long tailed tits, and then th...

Week 24 - YOLOBirder from 2017-10-22T08:30

Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder introduces this weeks encounters with birds, beginning with his own three special encounters, firstly with the arrival of redwings, followed by anoth...

Week 23 - BirdLife from 2017-10-15T08:30

Producer Eliza Lomas introduces five stories of bird encounters with the staff of BirdLife International; a leading organisation in global bird conservation. Stuart Butchart recalls Bronze Winge...

Week 22 - Stephen Moss from 2017-10-08T07:33

Artist Kathy Hinde introduces five stories from nature writer and broadcaster Stephen Moss about the song thrush, Cetti's warbler, the bittern, coot and the great crested grebe.

Week 21 - Melissa Harrison from 2017-10-01T07:58

Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents stories of bird songs and calls that evoke memories from her childhood and recent encounters with wildlife in these five stories of tawny owls, starlings,...

Week 20 - David Rothenberg from 2017-09-24T07:58

Professor David Rothenberg describes the calls of five birds that have inspired his musical mind. He has written and performed on the relationship between humanity and nature for many years. He ...

Week 19 - James Cook from 2017-09-17T08:15

This week, James Cook, Editor of natural history on Radio 4 introduces five stories from across the week. In the first of three stories by theatre director Tara Robinson, she recalls her grandfa...

Week 18 - Samuel West from 2017-09-10T08:30

Actor, theatre director and passionate birdwatcher Samuel West presents five very personal stories, beginning with the nightingale, followed by the grey heron, the collared dove, the capercaille...

Week 17 - Amy Liptrot from 2017-09-03T07:30

Author Amy Liptrot presents five personal stories with an Orcadian feel about the Arctic tern, hooded crow, corncrake, curlew and the greylag goose.

Produced by Mark Ward

Week 16 - Mark Ward from 2017-08-27T07:58

Stories from Olympic gold medal winning rower Alex Gregory who saw kingfishers while training on the water, the tale of the egret that changed Clare Jones's life, Lily Burton's sad story of the ...

Week 15 - Tim Birkhead from 2017-08-20T07:45

Professor Tim Birkhead of Sheffield University presents five stories of seabirds from his time spent leading a study of the guillemot population on the island of Skomer for more than 40 years. Listen

Week 14 - Frank Gardner from 2017-08-13T07:33

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner presents five stories about how he became interested in birdwatching and the memories bird calls evoke in him and he recounts his adventures tracking dow...

Week 13 - Tom Bonnett from 2017-08-06T07:30

Tweet of the Day producer Tom Bonnett introduces five tales of the impact birds have had on people's lives. This week's stories come from RSPB engagement officer Nadia Archer who tells her story...

Week 12 - Eliza Lomas from 2017-07-30T07:30

Eliza Lomas introduces an omnibus of five tales inspired by birds. Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls how the magpie came into her life at a time of change. Photographer and Gaelic broadcaster Cail...

Week 11 - Melissa Harrison from 2017-07-23T04:58

Nature writer Melissa Harrison is the author behind At Hawthorn Time, Clay and Rain: Four Walks In English Weather. She introduces five stories of birds told by the team at RSPB Dearne Valley - ...

Week 10 - Hugh Thomson from 2017-07-16T07:13

Explorer and travel writer Hugh Thomson presents five stories of birds and the emotions they stir in people.

Kim Durbin tells the tale of a tame blackbird that came so close she saw a huma...

Week 9 - Michael Morpurgo from 2017-07-09T07:30

Author and birdlover Michael Morpurgo introduces more stories of birds and birdwatching.

John McPherson talks about the hooded crows and herring gulls, Joe Harkness discusses the nightinga...

Week 8 - Amy Liptrot from 2017-07-02T07:30

Author Amy Liptrot introduces Gary Moore on the Capercailllie, Mya Rose Craig on the nuthatch, Cyrus Todiwala on the ring-necked parakeet, Dara McNulty on the hen harrier and Joe Harkness on the...

Week 7 - Lindsey Chapman from 2017-06-25T07:30

Springwatch Unsprung presenter Lindsey Chapman introduces five stories about birds.

Wildlife cameraman Neil Anderson tracks down a golden eagle, musician Jimi Goodwin talks about a mallard...

Week 6 - Polly Weston from 2017-06-19T08:57

Radio producer and journalist Polly Weston introduces an omnibus of personal stories about birds and their impact on people's lives, including her own story of an encounter with an owl that help...

Week 5 - David Lindo from 2017-06-11T07:30

David Lindo, known as the Urban Birder, loves all things feathered. He tells personal stories of five birds: the kestrel, the robin, the honey buzzard, the osprey and the swift.

Week 4 - Miles Warde from 2017-06-04T07:10

Miles Warde introduces a story of the power of birdsong cut to vinyl from David Salmon of the Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, a celebration of the beauty of the red-breasted goose from his colleague...

Week 3 - Alex Gregory from 2017-05-28T07:30

Five time world champion and two time Olympic gold medal-winning rower Alex Gregory sets up five stories about the beauty of birdsong.

This episodes stories all come from the Slimbridge We...

Week 2 - Hanna Tuulikki from 2017-05-21T07:30

Finnish-English musician and bird lover Hanna Tuulikki introduces five stories of birds.

London chef and restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala discusses his love of the city's house sparrow. Bri...

Week 1 - Will Young from 2017-05-14T07:30

Singer Will Young presents five wonderful stories of how birdsong has touched people's lives.

Folk musician and Mercury Prize nominee Sam Lee considers the nightingale, Worcestershire lawy...

Welcome to Tweet of the Week from 2017-05-11T15:08

Welcome to this new BBC podcast. The first episode will be published within seven days.