Best Gwl Podcasts (2024)

Find Glynn Purnell at BBC Gardeners’ World Live on all four days (13-16 June) at the Chef’s Table Show Garden. Often called the ‘Yummy Brummie’, Glynn Purnell started cooking professionally at the age of 14. After securing a work experience placement in a hotel kitchen, he spent the next two years catching the No 966 bus to the Metropole Hotel at t…

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Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek 8:48

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Michael Perry - Mr Plant GeekBy Immediate Live

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Jason Williams - The Cloud Gardener 12:35

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Jason Williams - The Cloud GardenerBy Immediate Live

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Yulia Lisle - 3D Oil Paintings of plants 8:34

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www.yulialisle.comBy Immediate Live

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Joe Bagley - House Plant Doctor 8:47

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Joe Bagley - House Plant DoctorBy Immediate Live

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Neil Gow - Peter Seabrook New Plant Award 8:47

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Neil Gow - Peter Seabrook New Plant AwardBy Immediate Live

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Elaine Nichols - Cottage Garden Society 6:15

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Elaine Nichols - Cottage Garden SocietyBy Immediate Live

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Conor Campion - BBQ Expert 6:01

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Conor Campion - BBQ ExpertBy Immediate Live

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Nicki Chapman - Hosting the Theatre at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live 11:50

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Nicki Chapman is back hosting the Theatre at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Taking place from Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th June 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, Nicki will be leading a range of ‘in-conversation’ talks with some of the UK’s top gardening experts.By Immediate Live

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Bob Sweet - BBC Gardeners' World Live Horticultural Director 20:01

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Bob Sweet - BBC Gardeners' World Live Horticultural DirectorBy Immediate Live

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Tamsin Westhorpe - Plant Expert & experienced horticultural journalist 8:03

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Tamsin Westhorpe is an experienced horticultural journalist and author, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Judge, podcaster and lecturer. After editing a national magazine for many years Tamsin is now curator and gardener at Stockton Bury Gardens in Herefordshire. Having started her horticultural career at the age of 17, spending time as a parks gardener and …

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Dan Hartley & Tisserand Elohim - Platinum Award - Eco Oasis Garden 7:49

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Dan Hartley & Tisserand Elohim - Platinum Award - Eco Oasis GardenBy Immediate Live

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Anna McLoughlin - Urban Garden Landscaper 5:33

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Introducing the new UrbanGardening space which will broaden the event’s appeal to new and diverse audiences. Supporting nextgeneration gardening talent is an important part of all our events and we can’t wait to see what the young build teams have in store for us with their Urban Showcase Gardens. The International Orchid Show is a wonderful additi…

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Rachel Bosshardt - Good Food Show Event Director 5:31

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Rachel Bosshardt - Good Food Show Event DirectorBy Immediate Live

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David Cheshire - David Cheshire Nurseries - Bonsai & Niwaki 9:36

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David Cheshire - David Cheshire Nurseries - Bonsai & NiwakiBy Immediate Live

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Jacob Mercer - Urban Garden Landscaper - Gold Award 5:25

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Jacob Mercer - Urban Garden Landscaper - Gold AwardBy Immediate Live

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Pippa Probert - The Viewers Garden Designer - Showcase Garden Platinum Award Winner 5:26

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This garden is a reflection of the average plot. A space that has to work practically, financially and often as a quick fix. Designer, Pip, has been working with some of the Gardeners’ World Viewers to incorporate their ideas showcased on the BBC2 programme, including ideas for the greenhouse, potting shed, fluff hangers, hedgehog ramps and even a …

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Saul Walker - Tours around plant highlights in the Floral Marqueee 11:09

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Plant Expert Tours Experience a unique tour of the plants in the Floral Marquee. Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker lead tours around their plant highlights, from new launches to trusted favourites, you’ll explore a host of must-haves for your garden. Saul Walker fell in love with horticulture through his Grandparents passion for visiting historic ho…

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Ellen Mary - Plant Based Living / People Plants Wellbeing 11:59

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Ellen Mary is a horticultural broadcaster and wellbeing advocate speaking at shows and organisations around the world about the ways in which gardening and the natural world can benefit wellbeing. Having loved plants since she was a child in her family kitchen garden she has produced and presented gardening content on TV, authored two books ‘The Jo…

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Manoj Malde - Garden Designer 17:05

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Manoj Malde is an award-winning garden designer, writer and public speaker. Although raised in the UK, he attributes much of his love of colour to his ethnic background and Indian ancestry. As a graduate of the Master’s programme in fashion design at the Royal College of Art, Manoj’s career has taken him to Italy, Germany, New York, Hong Kong and I…

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Faye Geeson - Garden Designer - Platinum Award Winner 10:27

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Bonsall Field Barns Faye Geeson Garden designed in collaboration with Derby College and Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, highlighting the Bonsall Field Barn Restoration Project. Features a restored field barn within a setting inspired by the Peak District village of Bonsall. This includes dry stone walling, typical of the area, a limestone path…

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Kitti Kovacs - My Garden Escape for QVC 8:28

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My Garden Escape at QVC believes that gardens are not just spaces for socialising with friends and family, but also sanctuaries for finding peace and tranquillity. This Border is designed to show visitors a versatile outdoor space where connections are made and moments of serenity are embraced, a welcoming haven for shared experiences and quiet ref…

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Chris Barker - Famous Orchid book 9:34

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Chris Barker talking about Fredrick Sander's Victorian book of orchid parintings, volumes of which now sell for $25,000By Immediate Live

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Leanne Wood - Beautiful Borders Platinum Winner 6:14

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Leanne Wood - Beautiful Borders Platinum WinnerBy Immediate Live

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Lucy Chamberlain - Tours around their plant highlights in the Floral Marqueee 11:57

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Plant Expert Tours Experience a unique tour of the plants in the Floral Marquee. Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker lead tours around their plant highlights, from new launches to trusted favourites, you’ll explore a host of must-haves for your garden. Book Now With an Honours Degree in plant sciences she then worked at the Royal Horticultural Society…

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Peter Morrison - Inventor of the folding plant pot launched at BBC Gardeners' world live 7:16

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Peter is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and inventor, known for his innovative approach to business and his dedication to environmental issues. Born and raised in Birmingham, Peter attended Naseby high school in the same city. After a brief stint as an insurance sales associate, he started his first business at the age of just eighteen. In 1999…

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Emma Real Davies - Gardening Presenter - QVC - Show Preview 14:53

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Beautiful Borders - Sponsored by QVC This popular area of the Show is always awash with take-home ideas to help you squeeze the most into your garden. Be it growing veg in tight spaces, colour combinations, plants for shady spaces or clever use of materials you’ll find inspiration in abundance. The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is al…

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Nicki Chapman - Host of ‘In Conversation’ style sessions on the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre - Show Preview 14:00

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Nicki is the host of ‘In Conversation’ style sessions on the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre, where she’ll lead candid conversations with experts including Monty Don, Adam Frost and Carol Klein, to name but a few. She first hosted the Theatre in 2022, and has done so ever since. Visitors can book seats at the same time as booking tickets Nicki Ch…

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Danny Clarke - British Garden Centres' expert - Sustainable gardening 17:01

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BBC Gardeners' World Live Theatre Sponsored by British Garden Centres Experience an inspirational talk or practical demos from your gardening hero, with seats in the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre. You can book seats at the same time as tickets or, if you’ve already booked tickets, you can add seats to your booking using the other button below. …

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Pippa Probert - Show Preview - The Viewers Garden Designer at GWL 2024 15:35

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The Viewer's Content Show Garden - Realised by Pip Probert This garden is a reflection of the average plot. A space that has to work practically, financially and often as a quick fix. Designer, Pip, has been working with some of the Gardeners’ World Viewers to incorporate their ideas showcased on the BBC2 programme, including ideas for the greenhou…

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Joe Bagley - BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024 Preview 18:14

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Joe Bagley is the creator of ukhouseplants.com which influences and teaches people about houseplant care in a simplistic, standardised way. From top tips, care requirements and common issues, keeping your houseplant alive is just a scroll away. You might have heard Joe on BBC Radio Leicester every Sunday and Tuesday where he shares ‘Joe’s Houseplan…

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Kevin Smith - Editor, Gardeners World Magazine - Show Preview 14:27

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Kevin Smith is the Editor of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and Head of Content for the GW brand. He’s worked for GW for the past 18 years and is responsible for leading the magazine’s content in print and on GardenersWorld.com, the GW podcast, social media and our live events. Kevin’s a passionate gardener with a suburban plot in Essex that he shar…

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Charles Carr - Head of Hillier Wholesale Nurseries - BBC Gardeners' World LIVE 2024 Preview 17:14

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Let's Talk Plants Stage - Sponsored by Hillier. Drop into this stage for expert advice from a bumper crop of gardening experts, floral exhibitors and more, in the heart of the Floral Marquee. Plus, you’ll be able to dig into sessions hosted by stage sponsor Hillier. Stage hosted by gardening expert David Hurrion, and will include talks with Monty D…

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Adam Frost - BBC Gardeners' World Live Preview 2024 14:19

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Adam Frost, presenter on BBC2s Gardeners’ World, is a regular at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, sharing top tips and advice live on stage. We’re delighted to announce that Adam Frost will be creating the headline Show Garden for BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2024! Don’t miss the chance to see Adam’s ‘The Chef’s Table’ from 13-16 June 2024. Adam will be at …

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Knitting the Woman’s Woolly: Podcast 47:45

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What should have been a quick blog post, rapidly grew to four posts when Becky started writing about feminism and knitting. This is the audio version of those posts, narrated by her, to hopefully make a long piece of writing a little more accessible. Brody, Jane E. ‘Homosexuality: Parents Aren’t Always to Blame’. The New York Times, 10 Feb. 1971. N…

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Francis Tophill - BBC Gardeners’ World Live - 2024 Show Preview 19:03

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See Frances Tophill at BBC Gardeners’ World Live on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June. Book seats in the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre or drop into the Let’s Talk Plants Stage to see Frances on the stage. In 2016 Frances joined BBC’s Gardeners’ World doing a few strands for the programme, one on vegetable seed trials which she worked on from her l…

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Sue Kent - BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024 Preview 14:27

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Sue Kent will be joining us for BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair and BBC Gardeners’ World Live in 2024. In 2020, Sue Kent launched her gardening career by sending a viewer’s home video to BBC2 Gardeners’ World; it was such a hit that she is now a regular presenter on the show, winning a Garden Media Award for her efforts. Born with an upper limb di…

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Saul Walker - BBC Gardeners' World Live 15:36

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Saul Walker fell in love with horticulture through his Grandparents passion for visiting historic houses and gardens, and after a brief spell as an Archaeologist, he went to train and work as a Gardener for the National Trust at Antony House in Cornwall. After many years there he was accepted to study on the prestigious 3-year Kew Diploma of Botani…

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GWL at 30: LGBTQ+ work 26:43

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In this podcast volunteers Niamh and Joy chat with Archivist Mae Moss, Volunteering Programme Assistant Ren Clark, and Director Sue John (also an early instigator of GWL in the 1990s) about lesbian activism, the evolution of language in relation to the LGBTQ+ community, the Lesbian Archive and other aspects of GWL’s work which have been significant…

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GWL at 30 Podcast: Green 29:16

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Starting in November 2022 volunteers supported by staff developed, produced, recorded and edited a series of podcasts exploring the work of GWL over three decades on six key themes: Access, Anti-Racism, LGBTQ+, Violence against Women, Environment and Sustainability, and Change Making. In this episode we find out more about how ecofeminism and care …

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GWL at 30 Podcast: Access 29:06

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Starting in November 2022 volunteers supported by staff developed, produced, recorded and edited a series of podcasts exploring the work of GWL over three decades on six key themes: Access, Anti-Racism, LGBTQ+, Violence against Women, Environment and Sustainability, and Change Making. In this episode, we look at what “access” and “accessibility” me…

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GWL#88: Why Are Testosterone Levels Dropping in Young Men - Dr Amir Eslami 1:49:07

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Testosterone is often seen as the "male" hormone, but how much do you really know about this crucial hormone and its effects on men's health? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Amir breaks down everything you need to know about testosterone.He covers what testosterone is, its role in male development and function, why testosterone levels are dropping…

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GWL#87: From Urban Kid to Farming Pro - Muhsen Hassanin 2:07:38

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We're thrilled to be back with an all-new episode. In this special comeback episode, we take you to the picturesque Harmony Farm in Wales. Our guest, Muhsen Hassanin, shares his incredible journey from the buzzing streets of London to the tranquil fields of farming. Muhsen explores the transformative power of connecting with nature, the insights ga…

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Lorraine Caley - The Caley Brothers 13:54

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Meet the experts - The Caley Brothers Jodie and Lorraine of the Sussex-based Caley Brothers were raised in Surrey, with a childhood was enriched with home grown, nutritious and delicious food. From working on their folks and gramps allotments to holiday cover on a livestock farm in the New Forest that included tractor driving, sheep herding, vineya…

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Chris Bavin - Autumn 2023 Preview 12:53

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Chris Bavin is so full of character he was born to be on TV. After a TV production company first stumbled across him in 2011 he has gone from strength to strength and is currently co-presenting his fourth series of BBC1’s hugely successful series Eat Well For Less? With Gregg Wallace. The show has had incredible ratings across its first three serie…

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Chris Collins - Autumn 2023 Preview 14:21

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Chris Collins is Head of Horticulture at Garden Organic .He’s also a gardening writer, TV broadcaster, lecturer and horticultural consultant. Chris’s books include ‘Grow Your Own For Kids’. Chris Graduated from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and has previously been Head Gardener Westminster Abbey. He’s done much TV work including This Morning …

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Frances Tophill - Autumn 2023 Preview 18:42

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Frances is involved with the RHS campaign for school gardening and is passionate about enthusing young people to get into horticulture. She is working on a number of community gardening projects in the South West and is also helping the redevelopment of some costal gardens that were damaged by the 2014 storms. This is a particular passion of hers h…

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Louise Ellis - Autumn 2023 Preview 12:45

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Louise is Head Gardener at Audley End House and Gardens in Essex. Following a career change from social care in her mid 30’s, Louise studied horticulture at Brooksby Melton College in Leicestershire and gain practical paid experience at the same time by working for a local garden centre, a specialist plant nursery and a large scale bedding grower. …

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