Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast

Every Cabbage Counts

Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast

Show Notes

Over on Lundy Island, a flustered Pygmy Shrew needs a bit of help finishing the annual count of the island's rare wild cabbages. That would be easy enough if it weren’t for a feral goat who keeps throwing the numbers into chaos. Don’t worry, Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers are ready to lend a hand, and an old friend shows up too. Will they manage to get an accurate final count? Production

Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.

Artwork: Thomas Burden www.wearegrownup.com Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups

Discover Lundy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/lundy Be inspired by our ’50 things to do before you’re 11 and ¾” list: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things

Discover ideas for a great family day out: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/family-friendly?type=event

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