The Newt Podcast
Join The Newt in Somerset's Head of Programmes, Arthur Cole, as he pulls on his walking boots and warmly welcomes a smorgasbord of experts in their field to walk through the remarkable Somerset estate and share their passions.
From gardeners to chefs, conservationists to business leaders, sports personalities to scientists, celebrities to local heroes and everyone in between, this is a series that promises to inspire and delight the listener.
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
The Newt Podcast
Latest Episodes
S2:E5 Jim The Gamekeeper
Jim Pitcher, Gamekeeper of The Newt, introduces us to the animals of the estate - some familiar, and others less so.Jim has worked on the estate for decades, and has watched how it has changed over all those years. He has also seen how t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:37
S2:E4 Charles Dowding
Charles Dowding, possibly the best known name in ‘no-dig’ gardening circles, has spent 44 years growing organic food the no-dig way. A Somerset native, Charles comes from a farming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:31
S2:E3 Paul Lamb
Paul Lamb, master hedgelayer, has spent over 25 years refining and practising his craft across the West Country and, more recently, in Gower, South Wales. Working by hand with tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:16