Welcome back to the second part of our captivating journey beneath the surface of the Thames Estuary. In this episode, we're joined by a true guardian of these waters, Steve Colclough, Fisheries Scientist and Chair of the Estuarine & Marine Specialist Section at the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM). We've moved our discussion from the riverb…

Welcome to the first part of our exhilarating journey, as we delve into the thriving underwater world beneath the Thames Estuary. Our adventure begins at Battersea Reach, just east of the River Wandle's mouth, where TEP's Data and Training Manager Wanda Bodnar guides us through the essential work being carried out in this unique estuarine environme…

Welcome back to another episode of Talk of the Thames. In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of sustainable living and explore ideas that can improve lives and inspire action with renowned environmentalist and author, Dr. Jules Pretty. ​​In an era marked by interconnected crises of climate change, inequality, biodiversity loss and foo…

Welcome back to a truly immersive episode of "Talk of the Thames"! On this special occasion of World Ocean Day, join us on a captivating journey along the River Thames, as we explore the beauty and wonder of London from the perspective of a paddleboarder. To achieve the full benefit of this immersive episode, we highly recommend listening to this e…

In this episode of Talk of the Thames, Sustainability Director Richard Aylard discusses his journey, the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and Thames Water's global efforts to combat climate change. Welcome back to another episode of Talk of the Thames where we are thrilled to have Richard Aylard, the Sustainability Director at Thames Water, as our spe…

Back after a short break, we bring Giles Tofield to the stage to talk to us about his work at The Cultural Engine. In this episode we explore what projects The Cultural Engine have worked on, including the North Thames Fisheries Local Action Group (NTFLAG) programme which TEP was involved in; what the future has in store; and the value of storytell…

What is the Blue Connections project? In todays episode we're joined by our Technical Director Amy Pryor, Data and Training Manager Wanda Bodnar, and Learning and Engagement Manager Yomi Odunlami, who are leading the project. Find out how and why Blue Connections arose within Thames Estuary Partnership and how they plan to unveil the project to new…

Come and join us for an immersive guided walk around the Greenwich Peninsula as we explore the lesser-known environmental past and present of London's famous river. Your guides are Thames Estuary Partnership's Data & Training Manager Wanda Bodnar and Technical Director Amy Pryor. This episode was recorded on 17th September on our 'A short intro to …

Have you noticed people on the foreshore of the River Thames with their heads down searching for something? Have you ever wondered what they could possibly find? In this episode we address what this activity is - it is none other than mudlarking! And we have none other than River Thames mudlarking enthusiast Lara Maiklem telling us about all things…

Join us for another exciting episode of Talk of The Thames where we chat with Kelly Sporn, Sustainability Lawyer and Post Graduate Student at Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership. In this conversation we learn about what Kelly gets up to as a Sustainability Lawyer, how she became interested in the field, and the challenges she and other…

Have you heard of the term 'blue mind'? Perhaps it's something you are all too familiar with unconsciously, and never thought about before. Do you enjoy being in, around, near, or under water? There is ample amount of research telling us why that could be the case. Join us as we speak with Author Dr. Wallace J Nichols about his research of why bein…

Join us for a special episode released on World Fish Migration Day about The Thames Catchment Community Eels Project. We are joined by six organisations in total, Thames Rivers Trust who led the project, Action for the River Kennet, South East Rivers Trust, Thames21, Zoological Society of London and Thames Estuary Partnership. This huge collaborati…

On today’s episode we’re joined by Jesse Seaward, Partner at Band Agency and Ollie Jackson, Co-Founder of 100 Tons of Plastic and son of ex-fisherman Merlin Jackson, as they discuss their recent project of promoting a local fish species as part of Fish Local. This discussion includes all the project’s processes including the selection process, find…

Join us as celebrate the successes of Thames Estuary Partnership's Executive Director Heather Hilburn, as she has been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects Honorary Fellowships Award 2022. "This award is given to individuals who are recognised for outstanding achievements and thought leadership in the natural and built environments, in…

What lives in the Thames? From the things we can see like seals and crabs to the invisible elements like oxygen and nitrate. Find out why the Thames has that signature brown colour and why it is actually a good thing! This episode is all about the recently published State of the Thames Report 2021 by the Zoological Society of London and we are gree…

Join us as Amy Pryor, Technical Director at the Thames Estuary Partnership, talks to Kristen Guida, Manager at the London Climate Change Partnership about what impacts we can expect climate change to have in London, and beyond, as well as their hopes and vision for COP26 before the event took place.By Thames Estuary Partnership

Join fisheries expert Steve Colclough as he discusses the fish species found in the nets at Point Wharf Estuary Edges site.By Thames Estuary Partnership

It's September. There's regattas everywhere. That can only mean one thing... It's Totally Thames time! Totally Thames is a month long festival celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes. In this months episode, our guest is Adrian Evans, founder and now director of …

We had an 'elver' time chatting to the partners involved in this amazing project aimed at reviving the iconic European eel. Learn about the eels lifecycle and impressive migration journey to the Thames! Fancy getting involved? Visit https://www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/thames-catchment-community-eels-project/ for more information on how.…

We explore this year's World Ocean Day theme, The Ocean: Lives and Livelihoods, in our latest episode of Talk of the Thames. We look at how the Thames is the integrated area where land meets the sea. Representing the land is TEP's CEO Heather Hilburn who will be in conversation with Amy Pryor, TEP's Technical Director, representing the sea.…

After the tragic dog attack on Freddie the seal that happened on the Thames foreshore in March, we have invited three special guests. Alison Debney from the Zoological Society London talks about populations of seals in the Thames and the surveys that are happening. She is followed by Paul Hyman Director of Active360 who speaks about his favourite e…

Where does the water in our taps come from? How will climate change affect water resources in London? In this episode Richard Aylard, a Director at Thames Water talks about this finite resource. Richard gives his top tips on how to save water at home and give wildlife a helping hand.By Thames Estuary Partnership

Our guest is marine social scientist Dr Emma McKinley from Cardiff University who talks about our relationships with rivers and estuaries. Emma also talks about how reconnecting with our coastal regions can prove to be positive for both our mental and physical wellbeing, along with ocean recovery.By Thames Estuary Partnership

In this episode our guest is Tideway Chief Executive Officer, Andy Mitchell CBE, who talks about the UK water industry's biggest-ever infrastructure project - the Thames Tideway Tunnel.

Sit back, relax and get transported back to a Victorian Christmas by the River Thames. In this episode you can find out what a Dickensian Christmas would have been like in the heart of London and how Dickens himself viewed the River Thames.By Thames Estuary Partnership

Ever wondered why the Thames is brown? Or how the tides work? It’s the physical and geographical properties that help make the Thames so productive and therefore valuable for wildlife. In this episode, our guest is John Baugh, a Technical Director at HR Wallingford, who discusses the ins and outs of the Thames tides.…

Celebrating London Rivers Week 2020, this episode features a collaboration of four environmental experts from organisations working across London, discussing the main messages of London Rivers Week. Topics include: habitat restoration and green infrastructure, health and wellbeing, and the successful return of species into the estuary.…

Plastic drink bottles and their lids are one of the top ten items found in the Thames. In this episode, our guests are the #OneLess campaign team talking about their amazing work cleaning up plastic water bottles from around the Thames and their goal to make London a single-use plastic water bottle free city.…

Our guest is Laura Littleton from TE2100 - the Environment Agency department planning to manage tidal flood risk in the Thames Estuary until the year 2100. Laura explains what the future holds for some of London's major flood defences and the work TE2100 are doing to empower communities and stakeholders from across the Thames.…

This month we are in conversation with archaeologist, Dr Fiona Haughey. Fiona is a Thames archaeology expert and has been working on the river since 1993. In our latest podcast episode, Fiona talks about some of her most exciting finds, carbon dating historical objects and the importance of the Thames in the 20th century during the two world wars.…

Our first podcast episode features Chris Baines, renowned naturalist, broadcaster and honorary president of the Thames Estuary Partnership, as he talks about the Thames and discusses its importance for migratory wildlife.By Eve