14 episodes

Wildlife and documentary cameraman Toby Strong recounts short stories from his thirty years spent in the worlds wild places that may fill the unforgiving minute or sooth a truculent child at bed time.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

Wildlife and documentary cameraman Toby Strong recounts short stories from his thirty years spent in the worlds wild places that may fill the unforgiving minute or sooth a truculent child at bed time.

    Vanishing water's of the Himalayas

    Vanishing water's of the Himalayas

    I recorded this on a recent shoot to Mustang. I adore the Himalayas and the people who live there . 
    This was a hard story to film.
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    • 9 min
    Desert Elephants

    Desert Elephants

    chatting while working in the Namib desert making a film about the toughest elephants on Earth.
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    • 12 min
    In search of whales

    In search of whales

    This is a piece I did for ‘the world at one ‘ on BBC radio 4 in January . It sounds soooo good because it was produced by my dear talented friend Sophie and not just garbled into my phone !. 
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    • 3 min
    Scott and Shackleton discovery hut

    Scott and Shackleton discovery hut

    This is a piece I  recorded at the end of 2019 when i was down in Antarctica before Covid. 
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    • 11 min
    African Bush Watching

    African Bush Watching

    Sounds of the African bush with me wittering away 
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    • 19 min
    Dandora land fill

    Dandora land fill

    This isn’t pretty, I’m not sure its even entertaining , but it’s important . If just spent a few days filming on a vast landfill in Niarobi. This is what i saw . 
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    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

batch ashburton ,

A brilliant way to keep us all connected to the wild!

The whole family have enjoyed receiving nightly tales of Toby’s adventures in nature.. these are Gentle stories of how creating a deep connection with the natural world, respecting its power and watching its majesty exposes you to the real wonders of life.

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