Podcast appearances and mentions of chris baines

The finale of Punch a Nazi month is here! Helping close out this series are two friends of the show, Diamond Feit from Retronauts and Chris Baines from the YouTube channel Rewind Arcade! We dive into the classic NES Bionic Commando! We talk about the game's history, talk about the mechanics of arm swinging, the sheer amount of violence in this game and much more. Follow Diamond on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/feitclub.bsky.social Follow Chris on Bluesky and Instagram! https://bsky.app/profile/rewindarcade.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/rewindarcadevg/ Watch Rewind Aracade on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RewindArcade Shout-out Song: Armed and Dangerous Composer: Palpable Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01803 End Song: Proceed Without Caution Composer: Sir_NutS Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02765 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

The first in a trilogy of specials on the podcast. Mollie catches up with Chris Baines, one of the leading environmentalists in the UK. A trailblazer. Decades ahead of his time when it came to protecting wildlife and caring for the natural world. 2025 is a huge year for Chris, find out why... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Morse is co-founder of 70|30 Studio—a design practice with a mission to rewild spaces and reconnect people with nature. Kelly's work blends ecology, sustainability, and creative design to transform how we experience the natural world. We'll be discussing the philosophy behind 70|30 Studio, the challenges and rewards of integrating wild landscapes into urban environments, and how we can all bring a little more nature into our everyday lives. About Kelly Morse is an ecological landscape designer, writer, and environmental artist. She is an award-winning author and founder of 70|30 Design Studio. As co-founder of Symbiocene Project she collaborates with artist Brendan Baylor and others to create environmental, community-centred art installations, including Hothouse and Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape. Links 70|30 Design Studio Brendan Baylor Art Hothouse Project Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape 70|30 Design Studio on Instagram Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Kelly Morse you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Episode 209: Soundscapes and Landscapes This week I'm speaking to Dr Mike Edwards, Chief Listening Officer at Sound Matters, a company focussed on using sound and listening to create more sustainable and resilient futures. Sound Matters provided the soundtrack to the Rewilding Britain garden that one best in show at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Mike recently spoke passionately about climate change, soundscapes and landscapes at the Beth Chatto Symposium and wowed a lecture theatre full of rapt listeners with his prowess on the didgeridoo. Episode 138: The Botanical Mind In this episode, I talk with gardener, TV presenter, and wildlife advocate Chris Baines about the evolution of wildlife gardening since the 1980s. Chris shares his experiences designing the first wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and offers practical advice on mimicking natural habitats, such as woodland edges, to support biodiversity. We also discuss the importance of documenting garden wildlife and how individual efforts contribute to broader conservation goals. Please support the podcast on Patreon

I'm joined by the brilliant AB Bishop, a passionate advocate for wildlife-friendly gardening and author and journalist. We dive into the incredible ways AB has transformed her outdoor space into a thriving habitat for native birds, insects, and other creatures. If you're keen to make your patch more biodiverse and buzzing with life, plus find out about Australia's incredible flora and fauna, this one's for you! Links AB Bishop is a renowned horticulturist, conservationist, and writer specialising in Australian native plants and wildlife-friendly gardening. Here are some of her notable works:  Habitat: A Practical Guide to Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Australian Garden This comprehensive guide offers practical advice on designing, planting, and maintaining gardens that support local wildlife. It emphasizes understanding the interconnectedness of backyard ecosystems to create authentic habitats.   Naturescapes: How to Create a Natural Australian Garden (co-authored with Phillip Withers) This book provides inspiration and guidance on transforming outdoor spaces into naturalistic Australian gardens. It focuses on plant selection, materials, wildlife habitats, soil information, and design principles to establish thriving environments.   Articles in ABC Gardening Australia Magazine As the horticultural editor, AB Bishop has contributed numerous articles covering topics such as composting, pruning native plants, and garden design. Her writings offer valuable insights and practical tips for gardeners. Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with AB Bishop you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Episode 38: Wildlife Gardening with Kate Bradbury In this episode, I speak with wildlife gardening expert Kate Bradbury about creating gardens that support and attract wildlife. We discuss the best practices for designing wildlife-friendly spaces, including plant choices and features to include, as well as common mistakes to avoid. Kate shares insights from her book Wildlife Gardening for Everyone and Everything, offering valuable advice for gardeners looking to make their outdoor spaces more hospitable to various species. Listen to the episode  Episode 160: Making a Wildlife Garden with Chris Baines In this episode, I talk with gardener, TV presenter, and wildlife advocate Chris Baines about the evolution of wildlife gardening since the 1980s. Chris shares his experiences designing the first wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and offers practical advice on mimicking natural habitats, such as woodland edges, to support biodiversity. We also discuss the importance of documenting garden wildlife and how individual efforts contribute to broader conservation goals. Listen to the episode  Please support the podcast on Patreon

Ken Crowther talks to tv presenter and wildlife gardening expert, Chris Baines. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don't miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYR The first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don't miss the next one! Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Think you know what slugs eat? And what eats slugs? You might be surprised...This episode my guest is retired academic and lifelong gardener Jo Kirby. Jo has written The Good Slug Guide, the first-ever book on slugs and snails that explains why the usual controls often don`t work, what slugs and snails really get up to, what they really eat and – importantly – what eats them. About the Good Slug Guide The Good Slug Guide is full of simple, practical advice on how to encourage your new-found friends and transform your garden into a beautiful, leafy and above all slug-resilient haven. It really is that easy, and The Good Slug Guide is all about the why and how. Most scientists are not gardeners, and most gardeners are not scientists, and few scientist-gardeners have a background in the ecology of decomposition alongside a deep interest in environmental toxicology. This combination of skills and knowledge has prepared Jo Kirby uniquely to write a gardening book for the modern age. About Jo Kirby Jo Kirby is a retired academic and lifelong gardener who is passionate about the environment. His family were commercial growers who used pesticides and other grim methods of pest control routinely. By the 1990s it was clear that chemical pest control was causing a decline in flora and fauna, polluting the planet and harming a whole range of species, not just the intended victims. At college, Jo became interested in environmental toxicology and went on to do post-doctoral research in the ecology of decomposing plant matter before returning to the family business. Jo has undertaken a 30-year quest to understand the ecological processes at work in gardens, and how they might be adapted and used to help create beautiful places in which pests could never become a major issue. Links The Good Slug Guide: How to tackle the slugs and snails in your garden and help save the planet by Jo Kirby Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Dave Jo Kirby, you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  The Living Jigsaw - This week, I'm talking to journalist and author Val Bourne about her book The Living Jigsaw: the secret life in your garden. Val is a perfect example of a gardener who loves ornamental plants as much as she respects the wildlife in her garden. She walks the walk, produces writing based on her observations and has a palpable love for all the things that share her garden. We talk about how to achieve an outdoor space where there's room for everything to flourish. Making a Wildlife Garden - This week I'm speaking to gardener, TV presenter, author, government adviser and wildlife and environment advocate, Chris Baines. Chris designed the first ever wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1985, which was swiftly followed by his bestselling book ‘How to Make a Wildlife Garden' so I thought it would be a perfect time to speak to Chris, given the continuing interest in wild gardens that we witnessed again at this year's Chelsea. Please support the podcast on Patreon

Horticulturalist Chris Baines talks about his own garden and attracting wildlife. He also discusses his show garden at Chelsea - the first ever wildlife garden 40 years ago - it had a strange reaction from people who didn't quite understand it at the time. Darren has a hanging basket masterclass. Andy Lound has a VERY sexy horticultural history this week! We'll be answering your gardening questions and having a jolly good giggle too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Baines is one of the UK's leading independent environmentalists and an award-winning writer and broadcaster.A trained horticulturist and landscape architect, he spent some years practising and teaching landscape design but has spent most of his career a professional adviser to Government and other bodies including the National Trust, National Grid and energy regulator Ofgem.Fornerly a presenter of BBC Countryfile, his 1986 film Blue Tits and Bumblebees is often credited with starting the trend towards gardening with nature.Back in 1979 Baines bucked the trend in a chemical-driven gardening decade and created a "rich habitat garden" for Gardeners World. "At that stage, I just remember vividly...Peter [Seabrook] looking at me and saying..'you really think Britain's gardeners are going to be interested in that?' It was a supreme put down, really. And then they were absolutely avalanched with requests for the leaflet that I'd produced about how to create a rich habitat garden."With his best-selling book How to Make a Wildlife Garden continuously in print for almost 40 years, a new expanded edition was published in 2023 as an RHS classic, he reflects on where nature gardening and rewilding is today.His new book RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening updated edition is out now.With Biodiversity Net Gain now in legislation, Baines shares his concerns: "If the outcome of the new legislation is that more creative partnership with the Wildlife Trust and others managing the investment that's required from the developers, that would be brilliant...If it finishes up with just little patches of trees planted on, in many cases, landscape, which is rather more valuable without its trees for wildlife than it will be with trees on it, then that will be a wasted opportunity. But I'm eternally optimistic."He discusses the pros and cons of bird feeding and the prospects for and importance of local parks in this election year."It's wonderful to have national parks out in the countryside, but actually most people most of the time need access to green space right where they live and work. And we need to take that much more seriously because neglect and lack of safety in those spaces puts people off going there." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is such a beautiful month in our gardens. This weeks we look at which insects we'll see in our gardens in May and what can be foraged. Chris Baines, one of the UK's leading environmentalists will be joining us to tell us all about International Dawn Chorus Day which he founded as a way to celebrate his birthday! Andy Lound has the horticultural history of the apple and we discuss World Naked Gardening Day. All that and a few giggles too, we look forward to joining you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this episode Bunny is in the garden with Chris Baines.  Chris made the first wildlife garden at Chelsea in 1985 and was one of the first Countryfile presenters. His best seller, ‘How to Make a Wildlife Garden' came out in 1985, and has been in print continually since then. Bunny first met Chris when he interviewed her for the Landscape Architecture post grad diploma, and he made a big impression on her.  Chris explains his environmental work which includes consulting on many huge projects such as being chair of the independent advisory group for National Grid New Electricity Infrastructure program and he is on Thames Tideway Tunnel ecological advisory panel plus numerous other roles.  Chris was one of the first Landscape Architects to highlight the importance of creating areas in domestic gardens as habitats for wildlife. #wildlife #squirrel

Our gardens and growing spaces have never been more important as biodiversity declines. Listen to our fascinating conversation with wildlife gardening pioneer Chris Baines as he discusses the “wildlife revolution” in our gardens and the sea-change in attitudes towards incorporating nature-friendly habitats and techniques. “Gardens made a big, positive difference [to wildlife] once people started to see them as a place where they could enjoy and encourage wildlife, rather than a place that they needed to keep wildlife out,” says Chris, who suggests creating ‘service stations' in your garden to influence bird and insect survival. “The past 60-70 years have been a disaster for wildlife. The one saving grace in the UK has been gardens. Gardens have got better for wildlife, while the wider countryside has got worse. There's a real growing up of the idea that we can't just stand back and watch everything disappear, we have to intervene.”

Éanna and Derek spoke to Naturalist, Chris Baines about wildlife gardening.

Our gardens don't exist in a vacuum, just for us. They are part of a much larger ecosystem. They provide habitats that are crucial for supporting biodiversity and can offer scores of additional environmental benefits. So today, we'll be looking at straightforward and eco-friendly alternatives we can take up to transform our gardens into the sustainable havens our world deserves. Chris Baines, a leading environmentalist, will delve into how wildlife gardening has changed over the past 50 years, RHS Advisor Nikki Barker will share her top tips for growing seeds and cuttings in peat-free compost, and finally, Jenny Bowden, another advisor and long-time friend of the show, will give us an inside look at her research into box alternatives.  Links: RHS Companion for Wildlife Gardening How to use peat-free compost: for seeds and cuttings  Box Alternatives Survey

In this episdoe sponsored by Genus Gardenwear Joff talks to wildlife expert Chris Baines about his book THE RHS COMPANION TO WILDLIFE GARDENING - how to make a wildlif garden. First published in 1985 this book has now been fully updated and revised by Chris with new illustrations and highlights the changes in garden wildlife over the last 30 years.  It incorporates the latest RHS research and updated best practice.  Chris talks about his days on BBC Gardeners World in the late 80's with Peter Seabrook and his time at BBC pebble Mill in the 80's.  This book was first released at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 1985 where Chris built a groundbreakingwildlife garden that caught the nation's imagination.    Chis also discusses why to make a wildlife garden in the first place. What different habitats you can create, and what to expect to see - quite a lot for those with the time and patience to sit and observe. An oxymoron? A wild vegetable garden? Chris was instrumental in setting up National Nest Box Week and International Dawn Chorus Day.  This book from Quarto/Frances Lincoln is being released on 16th February 2023.

This week on the show we're joined by musician and game historian Chris Baines to talk about super-difficult games! Why do we like them so much? Why are they so satisfying, yet so annoying at the same time? And why is the music SO GOOD?!? Check out Chris's game documentary series on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisBCrisps Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

Alarming reports of declining insect populations have triggered warnings that the world may be facing ‘Insectageddon'. What could happen if insect numbers fall further? Why do we care about some more than others? And what can we do to protect at-risk species?This is The Overview.Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with guests environmentalist and broadcaster Chris Baines, Dr Nick Isaac from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Dr Erica McAlister, senior curator at the Natural History Museum, and Professor Seirian Sumner from UCL. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman. Find Chris Baines' Film, The Living Thames, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B09QG4925K/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rFind Erica McAlister's book, The Secret Life of Flies, here: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/the-secret-life-of-flies-paperback.html Find Seirian Sumner's book Endless Forms: The Secret World of Wasps here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/endless-forms-the-secret-world-of-wasps-seirian-sumner?variant=39532321472590

Chris Baines shares his recently published documentary, The History of Ghosts 'n Goblins (and Makaimura 魔界村) - Full Series Retrospective | ChrisB Crisps, covering the extensive (if confusingly titled) franchise and its creator Tokuro Fujiwara. In this episode: cringing from ‘go,' clout is expensive, women are hard to find, we visit Kelsey's WonderSwan Corner, and Frank ruins Chris' video. Oh, and a “Woooooow” moment from a beautiful evolution line through history. See more from Chris Baines: Twitter: @ChrisBCrisps YouTube: /ChrisBCrisps Instagram: @ChrisBCrisps Video Game History Foundation: Podcast Twitter: @gamehistoryhour Email: podcast@gamehistory.org Twitter: @GameHistoryOrg Website: gamehistory.org Support us on Patreon: /gamehistoryorg

This week I'm speaking to gardener, TV presenter, author, government adviser and wildlife and environment advocate, Chris Baines. Chris designed the first ever wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1985, which was swiftly followed by his bestselling book ‘How to Make a Wildlife Garden' so I thought it would be a perfect time to speak to Chris, given the continuing interest in wild gardens that we witnessed again at this year's Chelsea. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Carrot root flies Please don't forget to rate, review and share the podcast! What we cover How Chris thinks things have changed since the 1980s with regard to the plight of wildlife Why a wildlife garden which mimics a woodland edge is desirable Planting a wildflower strip next to a mixed native hedge, how could you go about starting this type of strip and what plants you might use How you can identify the wildlife in your garden Is Chris hopeful for the future and are things changing quickly enough?  Documenting your garden wildlife, in order to help protect habitats threatened by developments About Chris Baines "Chris Baines is one of the UK's leading environmental campaigners, an award-winning writer and broadcaster and an experienced speaker at national and international conferences. His particular garden-related expertise lies in wildlife gardening, community participation and trees in towns. Specilaist subjects: industry and environment, wildlife gardening, community participation, habitat creation, sustainable water management." https://www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/guild-members/directory/profile/Chris-Baines/15

Peter is joined by Chris Baines, who is on hand to tell us about International Dawn Chorus Day, a chance to celebrate the birds in your local area. You can find out more here: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/dawn-chorus-day,Peter is on hand with some recommendations for flowers, how to care for your tomatoes and how to deal with slugs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The start of a new year for Rhythm and Pixels also means the start of a new rivalry! Test your knowledge of game music with Rob and Pernell in this very special game-show episode hosted by Chris Baines! Think of this episode like a "Name That Tune" contest for video game music. We invite you to play along and keep score with us! Chris Baines (http://www.chrisbainesmusic.com, X-Hunters) has been creating VGM quiz videos and most recently has started doing deep-dive documentaries into your favorite games! Check out his latest on Resident Evil 4!

Peter is joined by one of the UK's leading independent Ecologists, Chris Baines. Chris shares some insightful and funny stories about his role in founding and promoting the Urban Wildlife Group and tells gardeners about the important role they have to play in supporting wildlife and how they can easily do so from their own gardens.Elsewhere, peter has a number of tips and suggestions for outings.The RHS has some suggestions for plants to help pollinators here:https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/conservation-biodiversity/wildlife/plants-for-pollinators See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first podcast episode features Chris Baines, renowned naturalist, broadcaster and honorary president of the Thames Estuary Partnership, as he talks about the Thames and discusses its importance for migratory wildlife.

The podcast this week is all about side-stories and spin-offs! It's not just for ninjas anymore! We listen to some great music and have a lengthy discussion about what other Pokemon could have their "Detective" movie! Spoiler they're all awesome. Joining us on show this week is composer, metal-head, and VGM-enthusiast Chris Baines! Chris is an R&P all-star and knows how to bring the tasty jams! Check out his own tasty-jams at https://chrisbainesmusic.com!

It's Monday, and that means only one thing. FALCOM SOUND TEAM + VOLUME FULL BLAST! Be prepared for guitars, rock drums, violins, and the baddest synths of the 90s you've ever heard! The long running Ys series has some of the coolest music ever put to video games, and we're here to share the love, enjoy!

Christmas is behind us now, as well as 2018. Chris and Jonny discuss what received for Christmas, what games they have been playing, and what they are looking forward to in 2019. They each pick one GOTY, but they don’t focus on that long.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

Chris lets us in on all the the reasons everyone should take a cruise. During that time, Jonny played a little of a lot of games. He has a lot off thoughts, including that Below might not be great for a lot of people.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

Chris bitches about a friend ditching out on his party. Jonny actually played Super Mario party, but has one solid complaint about it. Chris has no idea what to play next, and Jonny is hooked on Dead Cells. On top of all that, the guys discuss a lot about PlayStation.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

We strive to not be like every other gaming podcast, so we try to find the new articles others are not talking about. In this episode, we did just that. We also talked a little about what we are playing and our continued experience with project Stream. We actually had some listener questions, one of which ended up in a bigger discussion than expected.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

Technology is amazing. In this episode we talk about video game adjacent tech. We fight about Zelda Vs Horizon, and Chris is mean to Jonny about baseball.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

Extra Life is coming up and Chris has some important things to talk about with that. Forza Horizon 4 is the big game we both played, but Jonny also speaks a little about Super Mario party. We have some strange news to talk about, even listener questions.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

Can you believe it? The show didn’t get canceled after the first episode! This week, Chris and Jonny mention the Playstation Classic and breifly touch on what they have been playing. The important part is that they argue about the Switch Online Service. Also, Chris says something that Jonny loved, but others are going to cringe at.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

This is the first episode of Beyond The Pixels. Chris and Jonny talk about the games they have been playing and some board games that Chris hates the idea of. For our versus segment, we discuss physical VS digital games.Follow Chris:@CB3RTOMixer.com/TheBeardedBatm…Follow Jonny:@Jonny_CasinoThank you to Chris Baines for the use of My Life's Work as our intro music@cbainesmusicchrisbainesmusic.compatreon.com/chrisbainesmusic …

This week our light interrogation get interrupted by something quite unexpected, with our guest, Actor/Writer/Comedian Jessica Murphy Garrett! Plus another 5 Star Review and Music by Chris Baines!

Yo Dawg, did you ever play a game and want to make another game inside of that game? We're talking all things creativity and listening to the music that accompanies your game building fun!

Naturalist, environmentalist and wildlife gardener Chris Baines introduces his collection of Tweet episodes.

In another of his TWEETS about the birds which are encouraged by his 'wildlife-friendly' garden in inner-city Wolverhampton, naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines describes the regular visits of the stunning-looking Nuthatches which visit his pond for mud to line their nests and his feeders for food. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Alan Brewster.

In another of his TWEETS about the birds which are encouraged by his 'wildlife-friendly' garden in inner-city Wolverhampton, naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines is delighted to find Great Spotted Woodpeckers visiting after he noticed that a local neighbour had success with tempting fat bars! Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Ian Redman.

Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines describes the wonderful song battles for territory and mates between Song Thrushes making home in his and his neighbours' gardens. His garden pond is also raided by these musical songsters for mud and wet leaves to line their nests. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Charles McKeddie.

In another of his TWEETS about the birds which visit his 'wildlife-friendly' garden, naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines revels in the sight of tiny Goldcrests teasing out insects from between the needles of his much maligned Leyland cypress trees. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Jez Taylor.

The striking-looking Bullfinch is the subject of the first of five TWEETS from naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines about the birds he hears and encourages into his 'wildlife-friendly' garden. In the past, Bullfinches were persecuted for their fondness for fruit tree buds but as far as Chris is concerned, this is a small price to pay to have a pair of these beautiful birds visit his garden. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Sharon Marwood.

When I think of shmups, I think of grazing bullets, exploding pop-corn, 1CC's, and the STG bible: The Full Extend of the Jam. But let's get into the music! We're joined by VGM rock-MASTER Chris Baines to share our favorite 2D shooter music! He shares his love of all things Gradius, and we get into how there's so many awesome jazz-licks in these games. Wait are you waiting for? ENEMY APPROACHING!

Recorded at Molineux andin Tettenhall for release Tuesday 25th July 2017   This week we chat with Chris Baines about his Wildlife garden, find out about National Fishing Month with Dr Bruno Broughton and Have music from Now We Run, Harper and Hubble and Amy G.

Peter Seabrook is joined by one of the UK's leading environmentalists Chris Baines, while answering some of your gardening queries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The focus is towns and cities in this week's programme, with a report from North America about their largest Swallow, the Purple Martin. Purple Martins are totally dependent on human habitation east of the Rockies for nest sites. West of the mountain range they largely nest in their ancestral way using abandoned woodpecker cavities. As we clear land to build the world's towns and cities what is the impact on the natural world and are there ideas to embrace wildlife in built environment planning? Monty speaks with leading environmentalist Chris Baines and Kate Henderson, the Chief Executive of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA).

Saving Species presented by Brett Westwood this week poses the question; with increasing pressures to develop our land for housing, transport and industry, is there still room for Britain's wildlife to flourish? Recently the Government set out proposals to extend development rights into the Green Belt as an aid to economic growth. Brett Westwood discovers the importance of brown-field sites on a visit to Canvey Wick in the Thames Estuary accompanied by Sarah Henshall, Brownfield Manager from the charity, Buglife. And we hear from Dr Chris Baines who discusses whether the plans to build a London to Birmingham high speed rail link could actually benefit wildlife in the longer term. Producer : Mary Colwell Presenter : Brett Westwood Editor : Julian Hector