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Updated 10/22/2025
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APR 1

Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

As winter turns to spring , toads, frogs and newts across Britain begin their annual journey, making their way back to the ponds where they breed. For many, that journey means crossing busy roads and not all of them make it to the other side. In this episode of Wild Tales, we spend the night with the Charlcombe Lane Toad Patrol, discovering the dedication and determination it takes to give these remarkable animals a fighting chance. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Narrator: Rosie Holdsworth Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck photo courtesy : Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group With thanks to Mike Collins, Sheila Gundry, Lance, Lucy and Angela from the Charlcombe Lane Toad Group Discover more: https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads/how-to-become-a-toad-patroller/

Apr 1

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16 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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15 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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14 min
MAR 18

Finding the Tundra Swan

The Bewick’s or ‘Tundra’ swan has eluded ranger Ajay Tegala for years. It's hardly surprising: the swan’s epic migration is under pressure, and their numbers are dwindling. Can Ajay find them at their winter retreat of WWT Welney? Ajay speaks to fellow swan lover, artist and zoologist Dafila Scott and site manager Lizzie Bruce to aid his search for these hardworking swans. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Host and Co-producer: Ajay TegalaProducer: Marnie WoodmeadeSound Designer: Jesus GomezMusic: Swan Song by Charlotte Eve With thanks to: Dafila Scott, Lizzie Bruce and the staff and volunteers at WWT Welney Discover more: Visit WWT Welney: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney Visit Wicken Fen: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve Learn more about wetland swans: https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetland-wildlife/meet-the-family/swans-found-in-uk-wetlands

Mar 18

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23 min
FEB 18

The Island of Secret Seals

Orford Ness is well practiced at keeping secrets; in the 1940s it was classified military research, but now it is a brand new colony of grey seals. Countryside Manager Matt Wilson guides us around the bomb craters to try and find the newest and blubbery-est residences. We find out how they came to be on this moon-like beach and how they’re faring on this remote site. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Producer: Marnie WoodmeadeHosts: Rosie Holdsworth Sound Designer: Jesus GomezWith thanks to: Matt Wilson and the staff at Orford Ness Image © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman Discover more: Visit Orford Ness, looked after by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/orford-ness-national-nature-reserve Find out more about the seals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ti7BaNKpU&t=523s

Feb 18

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16 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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13 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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15 min
FEB 4

Pine Martens’ Return

Pine martens were once common in Britain but now, they're one of our rarest carnivores. These slinky, tree-dwelling predators had virtually disappeared in England and Wales by the turn of the 20th Century. But pine martens are making a comeback. We follow Ranger Dan Iceton at Wallington estate in Northumberland, as he tries to encourage pine martens to make these woodlands their forever home. And we discover conservation success in other parts of Britain where the animals have returned. Follow the story and secret lives of the mysterious mammal making a comeback in our forests. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Producer: Michelle DouglassHosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan IcetonSound Editor: Jesus GomezWith thanks to: Dr Stephanie Johnstone and Vincent Wildlife Trust Image © Caroline Legg Discover more: Visit Wallington, looked after by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/wallington Find out more about pine martens with Vincent Wildlife Trust: https://www.vwt.org.uk/species/pine-marten-2 Read about Martens on the Move: https://pinemartens.uk/ Report your sighting and help citizen science: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8c5d8e084dc4ecb9b92c57c42769d1f

Feb 4

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19 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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15 min
JAN 21

Arctic Terns | Globetrotting Dive-bombers

The Farne Islands in the North Sea, off the coast of Northumberland, have a very special species of seabird during the summer that fiercely protects its young with its dive-bombing technique. However, it’s the Arctic Terns’ ability to fly thousands of miles during their migration from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle that really sets them apart. Join Rosie and Rangers Dan Iceton and Tom Hendry on Inner Farne as they spend time with the Arctic Terns and experience their dive-bombing tactics first-hand. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production: Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton Producer: Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Tom Hendry Discover More: Find out more about The Farne Islands: Our work at Farne Islands | Northumberland | 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

Jan 21

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13 min

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Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

Chaos on the Canal

Things That Go Hoot in the Night

Finding the Tundra Swan

The Island of Secret Seals

The Masked Stinger

Buzzing in the City

Pine Martens’ Return

Lost and Found at Sea

Arctic Terns | Globetrotting Dive-bombers

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