The Peregrine, Read By David Attenborough

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Autumnal Observations

20191219

20200309/10 (R4)

David Attenborough reads from J.A. Baker's British nature writing classic which was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim. Written in the form of a diary, it covers seven months from autumn to spring and charts Baker's observations of this extraordinary predator. Today, it is post-harvest and Baker is out in the country-side in search of this avian predator.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

David Attenborough reads J. A. Baker's nature writing classic about this avian predator

David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.

Ploughing Season

20191219

20200310/11 (R4)

David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing. It's late autumn, ploughing season, and Baker and the peregrine come face to face.

Published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim, The Peregrine was the recipient of one of the most prestigious literary prizes of the time. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's almost daily observations of this extraordinary predator over the course of seven months, from autumn to spring.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

It's late autumn and J.A. Baker and the peregrine come face to face.

David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.

The Peregrine At Play

20191219

20200311/12 (R4)

David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's masterpiece about the natural world. Now, it's December and the peregrine makes a kill, first it revels in a westerly gale.

The Peregrine was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim and has inspired many writers of contemporary nature writing including Robert Macfarlane. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's observations of the peregrine's hunting life.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

J. A. Baker witnesses the peregrine revelling in the high winds of a westerly gale.

David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.

The Peregrine In Flight

20191219

20200312/13 (R4)

David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing. It's February, and once again the peregrine is in flight.

Published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim, The Peregrine was the recipient of one of the most prestigious literary prizes of the time, the Duff Cooper Prize. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's almost daily observations of this extraordinary predator over the course of seven months, from autumn to spring.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

J. A. Baker witnesses the magnificence of the peregrine in flight.

David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.

A Bond Is Forged

20191219

20200313/14 (R4)

David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing. It's late March and Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine.

Published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim, The Peregrine is regarded as a masterpiece, and has gone on to inspire some of today's most celebrated nature writers, including Robert Macfarlane. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's almost daily observations of this extraordinary predator over the course of seven months, from autumn to spring.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

It's springtime and J.A. Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine.

David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.

OMNI

20200315

20240330/31 (BBC7)

David Attenborough reads from JA Baker's British nature writing classic which was published over 50 years ago to critical acclaim.

Written in the form of a diary, it covers seven months from autumn to spring, charting Baker's observations of this extraordinary predator.

The diaries give us insights into Baker's obsession with the peregrine's hunting life in and around the Essex countryside, a county where Baker lived all his life.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2020.

David Attenborough reads JA Baker's nature writing classic about this glorious bird.

JA Baker's masterpiece written in diary form, charting his observations of this glorious bird. Read by David Attenborough.

Omnibus of five parts.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
02	Autumnal Observations	20191219	20200309/10 (R4)	David Attenborough reads from J.A. Baker's British nature writing classic which was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim. Written in the form of a diary, it covers seven months from autumn to spring and charts Baker's observations of this extraordinary predator. Today, it is post-harvest and Baker is out in the country-side in search of this avian predator. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard David Attenborough reads J. A. Baker's nature writing classic about this avian predator David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.
04	Ploughing Season	20191219	20200310/11 (R4)	David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing. It's late autumn, ploughing season, and Baker and the peregrine come face to face. Published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim, The Peregrine was the recipient of one of the most prestigious literary prizes of the time. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's almost daily observations of this extraordinary predator over the course of seven months, from autumn to spring. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard It's late autumn and J.A. Baker and the peregrine come face to face. David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.
06	The Peregrine At Play	20191219	20200311/12 (R4)	David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's masterpiece about the natural world. Now, it's December and the peregrine makes a kill, first it revels in a westerly gale. The Peregrine was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim and has inspired many writers of contemporary nature writing including Robert Macfarlane. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's observations of the peregrine's hunting life. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard J. A. Baker witnesses the peregrine revelling in the high winds of a westerly gale. David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.
07	The Peregrine In Flight	20191219	20200312/13 (R4)	David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing. It's February, and once again the peregrine is in flight. Published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim, The Peregrine was the recipient of one of the most prestigious literary prizes of the time, the Duff Cooper Prize. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's almost daily observations of this extraordinary predator over the course of seven months, from autumn to spring. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard J. A. Baker witnesses the magnificence of the peregrine in flight. David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.
09	A Bond Is Forged	20191219	20200313/14 (R4)	David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing. It's late March and Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine. Published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim, The Peregrine is regarded as a masterpiece, and has gone on to inspire some of today's most celebrated nature writers, including Robert Macfarlane. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's almost daily observations of this extraordinary predator over the course of seven months, from autumn to spring. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard It's springtime and J.A. Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine. David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.
OMNI		20200315	20240330/31 (BBC7)	David Attenborough reads from JA Baker's British nature writing classic which was published over 50 years ago to critical acclaim. Written in the form of a diary, it covers seven months from autumn to spring, charting Baker's observations of this extraordinary predator. The diaries give us insights into Baker's obsession with the peregrine's hunting life in and around the Essex countryside, a county where Baker lived all his life. Omnibus of five parts abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2020. David Attenborough reads JA Baker's nature writing classic about this glorious bird. JA Baker's masterpiece written in diary form, charting his observations of this glorious bird. Read by David Attenborough. Omnibus of five parts.