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Melissa Harrison
The Stubborn Light of Things
I am a nature writer and novelist, and I’m lucky enough to be able to walk out of my cottage straight into Suffolk’s beautiful open countryside. For six months – as spring 2020 broke over the British Isles, and summer turned to autumn – I documented the wonder and richness of the natural world and the changing seasons and brought the outdoors into as many locked-down homes as I could.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 589 ratings
Long overdue
Great to hear The Stubborn Light of Things again, even if only as a one off episode. Fingers crossed that there may be others in the future.
SalopPhil via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/29/23
My absolute favourite podcast
This podcast has been my absolute favourite since I discovered it a few weeks ago and I don’t want it to end! I really hope Melissa does another series. It’s so calming and relaxing and I love that each time she starts off by asking ‘how are you doing?’ Just love everything about this and...Read full review »
anabella81 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/13/23
Therapy for the soul
This podcast was originally released during the covid lockdown in the UK. I listened to it during 2020 and have listened to it every year since. It’s seen me through some tough times and inspired me to look at my local area in a new light. Thanks Melissa and Peter for this. You should definitely...Read full review »
spongefredroundpants via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/17/23
Recent Episodes
Join Melissa, two years on from the original broadcasts, for a bonus episode recorded live at Green Man Festival in Wales. She’ll be on stage talking to Marchelle Farrell about nature writing, the Stubborn Light podcast, and her new nature app, Encounter. Listen →
Published 08/29/23
Published 08/29/23
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Published 10/07/20
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