Philip Williams   Writer & video biographer
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Characters on the coastline

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​​Most of my interviews are for a forthcoming radio series called "Characters on the coastline" and much of the material is 'work in progress' and not featured on the website.

Have a listen to some of my encounters with the characters I have met along the coastline below.

During my walk I carry with me a brilliant recorder called the Yellowtec ixm, and I am grateful to Preco Broadcast Systems Ltd for their support.


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Helicopter Heroes

John Bull (right) and Brian Murdoch were pioneers of the air ambulance and police helicopter service...
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Living with Alzheimer's

In March 2011 I visited 'The Lodge' in Gorseinon and listened to the challenges that carers of people with Alzheimer's face and how Alzheimer's Society is helping them...
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The Wickerman Festival

I speak to The Wickerman Festival's co-founder Jamie Gilroy to find out how the festival has evolved...
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David the landau driver in Blackpool

A 'landau' is a horse-drawn taxi.  I passed David on the Golden Mile and we stopped for a quick chat...
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In search of eagles and otters on Mull

David Woodhouse is a wildlife guide and runs www.scotlandwildlife.com on the beautiful island of Mull.  I spent a day with him...
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The sand guide

Cedric Robinson (MBE) is the Royal Guide to the Sands at Morecambe Bay.  I had a chat with Cedric and his wife Olive...
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Haaf netting for salmon

I spent an evening up to my chest in the Solway Firth with Mark Messenger hoping to net a salmon using a traditional Viking method...
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A visit to the neuro-support centre in Liverpool

I popped in for a chat to hear what they are up to...
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A visit to the support centre in Stranraer


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Sir Patrick Moore

A chat with Britain's most prominent astronomer and presenter of "The Sky At Night"...
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Robert Steemson - Head Ranger for Dartmoor National Park

I go in search of spawning salmon with Dartmoor National Park's Head Ranger, Rob Steemson.  Along the way, I find out a little more about what his job involves...

Music: Kevin MacLeod 
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A tour of Portmeirion with
Glyn Davis

Portmeirion's concierge Glyn Davis gives me a tour of Portmeirion...

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A tune from Donny & Kate Macdougall

I visit Donnie & Kate MacDougall who live on the shore of Loch Eriboll on the north west coast of Scotland...


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Cyril Burton - A Seine Netsman

​Cyril Burton spent over 30 years of his life fishing for salmon on the River Teifi in Wales. Here are some of his stories.  Recorded in May 2011.