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Updated 22/10/2025
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22/10/2025

Chaos on the Canal

Watch out! In the series finale the Wildlifers need to help boat captain Expedition Eddie stop a runaway barge that’s travelling very, very slowly towards danger. Can the gang put all their skills together to stop a very bumpy ending, even Wildcat, who’s terrified of water? Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'.ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Explore the UK's canals and rivershttps://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

22/10/2025

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15 min
22/10/2025

Lost and Found at Sea

Emergency! Emergency! Seal sounds the alarm at Bae Ceredigion in Wales, after a little boy loses his honorary Wildlifer badge in the sea and is desperate to get it back. Ranger Rae, Roxy, Beaver and Deer are on the case, but no-one has quite the right skills for the underwater quest. Luckily someone at the bay can help. Luca is an inventor extraordinaire and somewhere among his gadgets, could there be just the thing to help the Wildlifers? The crew get help from the local animals and old friend Basking Shark. But can Beaver outwit a stubborn Sea Sponge to save the day? For the Welsh transcript of this episode please click hereOr copy this link:https://audioboom.com/posts/8794190-ar-goll-yn-y-mor Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Discover the amazing coastal wildlife and places in Ceredigion, Wales: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/coast-beachesVisit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

22/10/2025

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15 min
14/10/2024

Roxy’s City Odyssey

After all her adventures, Apprentice Roxy’s back home in the city.She’s still not a proper ranger yet and is worried she’ll never be able to talk to animals.And to make it even worse, a rogue magpie has stolen her precious honorary Wildlifer badge.Roxy decides she’ll get the badge back all on her own. But during her quest, she keeps getting distracted by all the city wildlife that needs her help.Does Roxy have what it takes to become a true Ranger?Find out in the series finale of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. ProductionArtwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonOther characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam StonerRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Ideas and resources for the grownups Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn more about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventurepodfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

14/10/2024

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14 min
22/10/2025

Things That Go Hoot in the Night

Roxy’s desperate to see the animal at the top of her night walk wish list – the owl she’s been hearing from her bedroom. On a quest into the city with Ranger Rae, Bat, Fox and Mole, the crew meet lots of friends along the way. Bat’s excited to see their cousins down by the canal. Fox comes face to face with Urban Fox on the hunt for a takeaway. And Mole simply wants to cover themselves in juicy worms. But will Roxy finally be able to find out who’s been making all those hoots, before the sun comes up? Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Tips for what to see and staying safe on a nighttime nature walkhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things/no.-40-go-on-a-nature-walk-at-nightVisit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

22/10/2025

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14 min
22/10/2025

The Masked Stinger

The crew are up on Marsden Moor but all is not as it seems. Ranger Rae, Roxy, Mole, Dragonfly are surrounded by the sneakiest creatures on the planet – animals who pretend to be other animals. The world seems topsy turvy as hoverflies pretend to be wasps, butterflies are disguised as eyes and is that an actual hummingbird? There’s only one thing for it with all these performers about… to form a new pop band - The Pollinators! Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Discover Marsden Moor in England: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

22/10/2025

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13 min
22/10/2025

Squirrel Squabble

Red Squirrel has lost his acorns. And he’s pointing the claw at Grey Squirrel, his age-old nemesis. Beaver, Fox, Ranger Rae, Roxy and a mysterious Pine Marten are on the case at Tollymore Forest Park. But will they be able to restore peace to the woods and the animals who live there? Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Explore Tollymore Forest Park in Northern Irelandhttps://www.ireland.com/en-gb/destinations/regions/tollymore-forest-park/ Find places in Northern Ireland looked after by the National Trusthttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

22/10/2025

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13 min
29 APR

Crayfish Gladiator Battle

White-clawed crayfish were once common in Britain’s waterways. But thanks to a restaurant craze in the 1970’s, that brought the American signal crayfish to our shores, our only native freshwater crayfish is under threat from this invasive species. White-clawed crayfish are eco system engineers keeping rivers and streams clean and they also have amazing limb re growing superpowers. But they’re being outcompeted for food and habitat by the American signal crayfish and succumbing to a killer plague being spread by them. But, with a little help from Ranger Nick Allen and the team at Wallington estate in Northumberland, habitats are being created where white-clawed crayfish can thrive. Join Rosie and follow the story and the lives of the plucky little characters fighting for survival in England’s Northeast. Production: Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producers: Michelle Douglass and Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Nick Allen Discover more: Find out more about Wallington and their work with the white-clawed crayfish: Saving the native white-clawed crayfish | National Trust Follow us @ wildtales Instagram account If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or a story idea, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

29 Apr

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12 min
22/10/2025

Buzzing in the City

Bee’s getting all the attention and Wasp’s jealous. Why do people love bees so much and not wasps anyway? The two stripy enemies call the Wildlifers to sort out the argument once and for all. Dragonfly can’t wait to be on this mini-beastly case, but no-one can understand their buzzing. But luckily the Wildlifers’ new pal Luca’s invented an insect interpreter so the crew can understand Dragonfly for the first time. Rae, Roxy, Dragonfly and Mole decide there’s only one way to sort out Wasp and Bee’s argument… a bake-off contest! Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Discover the 'sky garden' Castlefield Viaduct in the heart of Manchester https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaductVisit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

22/10/2025

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15 min
14/10/2024

The Pond Thief

Frogs and toads are surprisingly different. For example, lots of people don’t know that frogs hop while toads crawl.But now Frog and Toad have the same problem – precious frogspawn has been vanishing from under their noses and their pond is under threat.Ranger Rae, Apprentice Roxy, Beaver and Dragonfly try to solve a slippery mystery at Bystock Pools. Who’s been taking the frogspawn, and why? ProductionArtwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonOther characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam StonerRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Ideas and resources for the grownups Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Find out about visiting Bystock Pools www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bystock-poolsLearn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventurepodfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

14/10/2024

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13 min
14/10/2024

The Mystery of the Giant Bat

Something strange is happening at Henrhyd Falls. The local animals are reporting a species that’s never seen before. A giant bat? And it’s scaring everyone away from the caves.The Wildlifers are on the trail of this odd monster. But as Ranger Rae, Fox and Bat wind through the waterfalls and begin to piece clues together, things get even weirder than they first seemed.Can you crack the case with the Wildlifers? What, or who is the mystery Giant Bat? Here’s a clue: Henrhyd Falls featured in a certain film about bats. But not the small flying mammal kind…ProductionArtwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonOther characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam StonerRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Ideas and resources for the grows ups Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.comBe inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Find out about visiting Henrhyd Falls and the Nant Llech river valley in South Wales nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/bannau-brycheiniog-brecon-beacons/henrhyd-falls-and-nant-llech-walk Learn more about UK wildlife nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventurepodfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

14/10/2024

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15 min

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Chaos on the Canal

Lost and Found at Sea

Roxy’s City Odyssey

Things That Go Hoot in the Night

The Masked Stinger

Squirrel Squabble

Crayfish Gladiator Battle

Buzzing in the City

The Pond Thief

The Mystery of the Giant Bat

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