Episode 10: Perspective by Lucy Flannery

Episode 10 “Perspective”, River Itchen, Lucy Flannery A reminder that many people have walked before us! A clever poem interweaving lives past and present who have interacted with the landscape. From  modern-day runners, to the past battalions of Cromwell’s men, to the father and daughter who find connection and peace by the River. Credits Written and read by Lucy Flannery Edited by Elliot Lampitt Commissioned and produced by Applause in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority. We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode, there are nine more podcasts for you to enjoy so please subscribe to this series. Lucy Flannery Lucy’s writing career has included: working with Alison Stead and Roy Hudd on Like A Daughter, a drama for BBC Radio 4, being commissioned to write an original play, Tomorrow Will Be Too Late, as part of the D-Day 70th Anniversary Commemoration and writing Nan a one-minute monologue created during lockdown for Ink Festival. She has worked on the Chichester Festival Theatre’s playwriting course and most recently as Writer-In-Residence at the University of Plymouth. She is both an artistic practitioner and an FE College Governor, she is experienced in working with young people.

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Full Harvest is a collection of poems and stories inspired by the landscape of the South Downs National Park. Each episode celebrates one of the seven rivers which flow through the National Park, from the Meon in the West to the Cuckmere in the East. For information on the legalities and safety issues of swimming in rivers, check out the Outdoor Swimming Society: https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/category/survive/rivers/