Natural Wanders - The Plodcast

Gillian Burke: ‘A small little moment can alter someone’s course’

Natural Wanders - The Plodcast

Show Notes

In a blustery Cornwall we meet biologist, writer and presenter Gillian Burke. We chat about Gillian’s career path from behind to in front of the camera, unpopular options and living like it’s 1999.

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