Summer Season 2026

Episodes

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May 25, 2026

25th-31st May 2026 E12 S11 Gardening with Gail Gibbs, 'Sister Midnight', Age UK

Anne Martin co-hosts with Mary 🌼 Gail Gibbs – Meet Gail, new chair of Tisbury Gardening Club, and hear about her love of flowers and growing veg. 🎬 Kate Gamm Reviews Sister Midnight – Kate gives her verdict on the comedy-horror film Sister Midnight. Lisa Gwyn from Age UK – Lisa explains the free support available to help older people access services and solve everyday problems. 📅 What’s On – with Christabel. Baby Wrens – A soundscape from Mary’s garden. TisTalk is a community podcast from ...
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May 18, 2026

18th-24th May 2026 E11 S11 Shelley Crouch: Assisted Dying, River Health, Rare Butterflies, Swifts

Peter Shallcross co-hosts with Mary. ❤️ Shelley Crouch on Assisted Dying – Shelley reflects on the difficult death of her mother, Maureen, and her brave campaign for change. 🐟 Wessex Rivers Trust & the Nadder – Lindsey discusses river health, the Nadder, and reducing chemicals in our waterways. 🦋 Rare Butterflies - Peter Shallcross on Marsh Fritillaries. 📅 What’s On including notice of Alistair McGowan charity show: 7th June, Dinton 🎶 Swifts & the Dawn Chorus TisTalk is a communit...
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May 12, 2026

11th-17th May E10 S11 Liz Coyle-Camp, Yew Tree Chronicles, East Window Prize, Menopause

Kate Gamm co-hosts with Mary 🎭 Liz Coyle-Camp – We meet much-loved local actor, singer and parish councillor, Liz Coyle Camp, and uncover her little-known talent for sculpture. 🌳 The Yew Tree Chronicles – Liz Coyle-Camp as our Yew Tree ‘remembers’ William Beckford and his interests in sex, art and architecture, also the dramatic Swing Riots.⛪ St John’s East Window Award – St John’s Church’s East Window wins first prize in the Art and Christianity Awards, we talk to Ros Russell.&nbs...
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May 4, 2026

4th to 10th May 2026. E9S11. Dawn Briant, Lowry Lecture, Night Sky, Gazumping, Methodist Anniversary

Anne Martin co-hosts with Mary 🎉 Dawn Briant’s FOCUS Celebration – 83-year-old Dawn, founding editor of Focus, marks 50 years since launching Tisbury’s beloved village magazine in 1976. 🎨 Sean Moran on L.S. Lowry – Sean previews his May 13th Arts Society lecture, reflecting on his own Rochdale roots among the mills. 🔭 Stars in May – Astronomer Steve Tonkin highlights micro-moons, Leo and Venus. ⚖️ What is Gazumping? – a question fo solicitor Martin Thomas. ...
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April 27, 2026

27th April to 3rd May 2026. E8S11. Climate Emergency Film, Rubbish and Recycling, Dark Skies, Ansty May Day, Cuckoos.

🌍 Climate Matters Peter Shallcross co-presents and highlights the timely local screening of People’s Emergency Briefing on climate change. 🗑️ Talking Rubbish! Gerry Murray from Wiltshire Council tackles Mary’s tough questions on local fly-tipping, recycling, and bin collection changes. ✨🚀 Eyes on the Skies Local astronomer Steve Tonkin shares thoughts on Artemis II and why Tisbury should aim for Dark Skies status. May Day in Ansty A look ahead to the 4th May Bank Holiday to welcome spring. 📅...
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April 19, 2026

20th-26th April 2026 E7 S11. Jess Coughlan, Calves, Songs for Ukraine

🎉 A Year at The Greater Good Jess Coughlan reflects on her first anniversary at Fovant’s pub and her plans for a vibrant summer in the community 🐄🌱 New Calves We visit Peter Shallcross’s dairy farm to meet the newest arrivals 🎶Songs of War & Peace A moving evening of music and poetry in aid of Ukraine, featuring soprano Elissa Edwards 📅✨ What’s On in the Nadder Valley with Christabel Watts and Sean Moran 🌙 Dusk Chorus Peaceful birdsong from Wardour TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbur...
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April 13, 2026

13th-19th April 2026 E6 S11 Christabel and David, St John's Kids, Tisbury Railway History, 'Creative Conversations', Poetry

🏡🌿 New to Tisbury Christabel, David & little Wilf tell us why they prefer village life to Southampton 🚀🌌 Starfest Through Young Eyes St John’s Primary pupils chat about the night sky, VR rocket adventures, and their Starfest highlights 🚉📖 Tisbury’s Railway Story Anne Maryon-Davis on her newly published chapter celebrating 200 years of rail in Britain 🎨🗣️ Creative Conversations Begin A free 12-week Nadder Centre course helping older residents unlock their creativity 📅✨ What’s On with ...
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April 1, 2026

30th March-5th April 2026 BETA VERSION E5S11 Wardour School Kids, Starfest Post Mortem, Renewable Energy, 'Warmer at Home', Poetry

Anne Martin co-hosts with Mary Wardour School Children on Dark Skies and Starfest including poster winner, Louis Cecil Spring Blooms Jerry Mason on Starfest Renewable Energy Workshop 'Warmer at Home' with the Reed's What's On listings Poem by Hannah Good​ TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.
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March 23, 2026

23rd-29th March 2026 E4 S11 Starfest Music, Pine Martens, Advice on Bailiffs

Kate Gamm co-hosts with Mary 🎶 Starfest Reflections — Conductor Sarah Freestone from Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra 🦝 Wildlife Watch — Pine martens edging closer to Tisbury, says farmer and conservationist Peter Shallcross ⚖️ Bailiffs — solicitor Martin Thomas explains fines, debt, and when bailiffs might call 📅 What’s On — with Christabel Watts 🎸 Starfest Sounds — Live music from Blues Birds and Rockforte and Evensong from St John’s Church TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wilt...
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March 15, 2026

16th - 22nd March 2026 E3 S11

🎙️ Derek Tucker – Tisbury nonagenarian recalls wartime pub life, working locally and his love of vintage cars 👮➡️💪 Greg Fergusson - former Tisbury bobby Greg Fergusson on policing in the village and starting out as a personal trainer ⭐ Starfest Spotlight and all What’s On 🐦 Birdsong from a dunnock in Wardour TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.