Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. It is early morning as the author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life before his daily dip. From August 2013.
Over 5 episodes, abridged by Katrin Williams, the author Philip Hoare tells us about a lifetime's association with the sea. The sea that is local to him and other seas that wait in far flung parts of the world. He walks by them, dives into them, and is wholly inspired by them:
1. The family house is now empty and the author uses it as his base. Nearby is a 'suburban sea', which lures him every day..
Reader Anthony Calf
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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Swimming with Dusky Dolphins
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Anthony Calf |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
| Author | Philip Hoare |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
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