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5. Spring

Spring is the farmer's reward for the hard days of winter, as James Rebanks prepares for lambing. Concluded by Bryan Dick.

Spring is the farmer's reward for the hard days of winter.

The cycle of the year begins again, as James Rebanks prepares for lambing.

The first son of a shepherd, who was himself the first son of a shepherd, James and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations.

Through his eyes we see that the Lake District is not a playground or a scenic backdrop, it's a working landscape that needs sheep and its farmers to survive.

Abridged by Sian Preece.

Concluded by Bryan Dick.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in April 2015.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Bryan Dick
Author James Rebanks
Abridger Sian Preece
Producer Kirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Apr 2015 09:45
  • Sat 18 Apr 2015 00:30
  • Fri 1 Apr 2016 14:45
  • Sat 2 Apr 2016 02:45
  • Fri 24 Jan 2020 14:45
  • Sat 25 Jan 2020 02:45
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  • Next Saturday 03:30

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