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Tag Archives: BBC
Gentleman Jack scything
Gentleman Jack is the latest BBC period drama and set not far from me in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Last summer I was hired to go to Shibden Hall and train the extras for an outdoor scene. It’s always fascinating to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, actors, BBC, Gentleman Jack, period drama, scythe
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Scything on Countryfile
Did you see the scything on Countryfile this week? Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Countryfile, meadow, National Meadows Day, scythe, wildflower
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Scything a wildflower meadow – Gardeners' Question Time
“If I was given a choice of a strimmer or a scythe, I’d go scythe any day – it’s a pleasure to use.” ~ Bunny Guinness
Did you hear the GQT team singing the praises of the scythe from Chelsea, listen now. Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Gardeners' Question Time, meadow, R4, scythe, wildflower
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Scything on Radio Lancashire
The whole of the BBC has gone a bit scythe crazy! At least the goats are happy… Continue reading
Consider the Fork (& Spoon) by Bee Wilson
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Author Bee Wilson talks about the importance of the wooden spoon, that “most trusty and lovable of kitchen implements.” Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Bee Wilson, Consider the Fork, Radio 4, Woman's Hour, wooden spoon
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More Poldark
A good article today about scything on the BBC website following on from Aidan Turner’s scything debut on Poldark the other week. It’s great when this kind of thing sparks interest in a traditional skill and journalists make the effort … Continue reading
Ross Poldark Scything
What is Ross Poldark doing with his scythe? Continue reading
Countryfile scythe lesson
A look behind the camera during the filming at Brantwood House when I was asked to teach John Craven to scythe for BBC tv’s Countryfile. I would have preferred to give John some instruction in advance but they wanted it ‘live’ … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, brantwood, Countryfile, John Craven, learn scything, learn to scythe, scythe, UK
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Scythes on BBC tv – Countryfile
This week I got a call asking if I would teach John Craven to scythe for an episode of the BBC’s Countryfile programme. They were filming at Brantwood House and focussing on John Ruskin’s work in training and education. My recent … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, brantwood, Countryfile, cumbria, John Craven, learn scything, learn to mow, learn to scythe, meadow, scythe, tv, UK
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