“Wild Garlic”, River Ouse, Sarah HehirThrough charming rhyme and rhythm, Wild Garlic charts the close bond of a father and daughter- from the childish glee of springtime swims to the grown woman mourning his death, the river and its flora and

Episode 2: Cement Bags by Sara Clifford

Jun 24th, 2021 14m 53s

“Cement Bags”, River Adur, Sara CliffordEver passed a disused building and wondered about what stories it had to tell? Cement Bags brings to life the hustle and bustle of the Cement Factory at Beeding. Meet the women who worked there on the te

Episode 3: Nature’s Storehouse by Lucy Flannery

Jun 24th, 2021 13m 40s

“Nature’s Storehouse”, River Meon, Lucy FlanneryExploring the history and mythology of the South Downs as a man uses his love of running to work towards recovery both physically and mentally.CreditsWritten by Lucy FlanneryRead by John Knowl

Episode 4: Celestial Navigation by Sara Clifford

Jun 24th, 2021 14m 53s

“Celestial Navigation”, River Ouse, Sara CliffordA poignant tale of family relationships, the intergenerational bond between a young woman and her grandfather is explored against the backdrop of a busy Ferry town. A reminder that we don’t know

Episode 5: Meanderings by Rosanna Lowe

Jun 24th, 2021 23m 36s

“Meanderings”, River Cuckmere, Rosanna LoweAn elderly woman reflects on her meandering life as it mirrors the bends and breaks of the River Cuckmere. Life is never quite what it seems on the surface and her winding journey finds diversity in t

Episode 6: The Baptism by Theo Toksvig-Stewart

Jun 24th, 2021 14m 11s

“The Baptism”, River Rother, Theo Toksvig-StewartA dark and unexpected tale about a young girl who meets a mysterious figure by the River. A modern-day myth about being careful what you wish for.CreditsThe Baptism was written by Theo Toksvig

Episode 7: My Mother, River Lover by Rosanna Lowe

Jun 24th, 2021 18m 51s

“My Mother”, River Lover, River Arun, Rosanna Lowe,A man reflects on the ebbs and flows of his complex relationship with his mother. He recalls his mother’s close bond with the water, her struggles with mental health and alcohol dependency, an

Episode 8: A Good Place to Cry by A.G.G

Jun 24th, 2021 27m 40s

“A Good Place to Cry”, River Cuckmere, A.G.GWe follow a young man at a crisis point in his life. One traumatic moment forces him to escape the city and find solace and hope in the landscape of the South DownsCreditsWritten by A. G. G.Read

Episode 9: Dear Wellsbourne/Brighton Rocks by Merrie Joy Williams

Jun 24th, 2021 25m 25s

“Dear Wellsbourne/ Brighton Rocks”, River Wellesbourne, Merrie Joy WilliamsDear Wellsbourne is a series of seven sevenling poems addressed directly to the stream; interspersed with a short story about local residents, called ‘Brighton Rocks.

Episode 10: Perspective by Lucy Flannery

Jun 24th, 2021 17m 34s

Episode 10“Perspective”, River Itchen, Lucy FlanneryA reminder that many people have walked before us! A clever poem interweaving lives past and present who have interacted with the landscape. From modern-day runners, to the past battalions

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