
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 • 12 episodes
The Newt Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 8: Bee:Wild with Eva Kruse
Arthur joins Eva Kruse, producer of new environmental documentary Bee Wild to record in front of a live audience at Ladbroke Hall during London Climate Action Week. In this episode, we hear from Eva on the plight of the world’s pollinators, wha...
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Episode 8
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55:48

Episode 7: Lally Snow
Seasoned war reporter, photojournalist, writer and filmmaker, Lalage ‘Lally’ Snow, joins Arthur Cole for a fascinating dawn walk around the Deer Park.Lally shares first-hand insights into the power of gardens in conflict zones and what ...
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Episode 7
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Newt Short Special: The Full Monty
Relive the magic of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 with garden writer, broadcaster and national treasure, Monty Don. In this Newt Short special, Monty reveals his favourite garden this year, shares his views on the power of horticulture for b...
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Episode 7
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8:59

Episode 6: Voices of Chelsea Flower Show
From Monty Don to Mary Berry and Richard E Grant, we caught up with some of the leading British voices in the worlds of horticulture, food, film, music, broadcasting, radio, comedy, philanthropy and more to hear about what RHS Chelsea Flower Sh...
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Episode 6
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38:08

Episode 5: Ben Goldsmith & Merlin Hanbury-Tenison
Environmentalist Ben Goldsmith and conservationist, veteran and founder of Britain’s rainforest charity, The Thousand Year Trust, Merlin Hanbury-Tenison join Arthur for an eye-opening walk and talk in the woods and verges of our old apple orcha...
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Episode 5
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53:04
