Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michele Roberts In Poznan | 20140331 | 20150406 (R3) | Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 1. Michele Roberts pounds the pavements of Poznan and is reminded of Persephone under scudding clouds. Producer Duncan Minshull. Michele Roberts walks through Poznan and is reminded of Persephone, goddess of spring. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 1. Michele Roberts pounds the pavements of Poznan and is reminded of Persephone under scudding clouds. Producer Duncan Minshull. Michele Roberts walks through Poznan and is reminded of Persephone, goddess of spring. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 02 | Ross Raisin In The Yorkshire Wolds | 20140401 | 20150407 (R3) | Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 2. Ross Raisin recalls the Yorkshire Wolds, getting greener all the time, and scene of some famous new paintings by David Hockney. Producer Duncan Minshull. Ross Raisin observes the onset of spring in the Yorkshire wolds. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 2. Ross Raisin recalls the Yorkshire Wolds, getting greener all the time, and scene of some famous new paintings by David Hockney. Producer Duncan Minshull. Ross Raisin observes the onset of spring in the Yorkshire wolds. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 03 | John Walsh | 20140402 | 20150408 (R3) | Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 3. John Walsh reckons that 'below' it feels wintry; yet ascend near a village called Steep and spring beckons. But where is he? Producer Duncan Minshull. John Walsh recalls his observations on an early spring walk near a village called Steep. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 3. John Walsh reckons that 'below' it feels wintry; yet ascend near a village called Steep and spring beckons. But where is he? Producer Duncan Minshull. John Walsh recalls his observations on an early spring walk near a village called Steep. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 04 | Kirsty Gunn In Sutherland | 20140403 | 20150409 (R3) | Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 4. Kirsty Gunn is in Sutherland, debating whether to ford the chilly River Brora on an afternoon hike. Producer Duncan Minshull. Kirsty Gunn describes the start of spring on a walk in Sutherland. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 4. Kirsty Gunn is in Sutherland, debating whether to ford the chilly River Brora on an afternoon hike. Producer Duncan Minshull. Kirsty Gunn describes the start of spring on a walk in Sutherland. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 05 | Philip Hoare In Sholing | 20140404 | 20150410 (R3) | Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 5. Philip Hoare is quickly at the water's edge in Sholing, well before the waking hour. Then meetings with many animals are recalled. Producer Duncan Minshull. Philip Hoare describes seeing many animals while walking at the water's edge in Sholing. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ... 5. Philip Hoare is quickly at the water's edge in Sholing, well before the waking hour. Then meetings with many animals are recalled. Producer Duncan Minshull. Philip Hoare describes seeing many animals while walking at the water's edge in Sholing. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |