• Thomas the Vet's Son: Ungrateful Budgies, a Cow in the Dark and a Naked Lady in Wellingtons
    Jan 5 2026

    Listen to the stories of Huw’s childhood growing up as the vet’s son in Caersws. He loved driving his dad to midnight call outs, bumping along dark lanes across the length and breadth of the Severn Valley, back when just a couple of vets looked after the whole patch, from Llanidloes down to Welshpool. From a life-changing meal of mussels in France, to an unlucky black cat hanging from his wrist, Huw recounts some wonderful and inspirational tales from then and now.

    Producer

    Polly Lovegrove


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    23 Min.
  • Four fingers and a thumb lead to Caersws
    Dec 22 2025

    In this episode, we’re joined by Jeremy Connell, a man with a lifetime of stories, from the curious significance of four fingers and a thumb in Caersws, to his years as a teacher in Newtown. Jeremy takes us back to a time when life moved at a different pace. He recalls fairytale winters in the 1950's, when he and his friends screwed skates to the soles of their boots and glided along the canals by the silvery glow of car headlights. Hear the legend of Sabrina, a tale that may send a chill down your spine the next time you wander near the River Severn. You may wish to tread lightly and beware.

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    Polly Lovegrove


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    14 Min.
  • When the river gives you a basket, make chips
    Dec 8 2025

    For over seventy years, Janet has called Llanidloes home, and in this podcast she welcomes us into her world of cherished memories and everyday stories. From playful childhood adventures along the river to the changing rhythms of the town today, Janet shares her tales with humour, clarity, and deep affection for the town. Join us as we step into the heart of Llanidloes through the eyes of someone who has truly lived it.

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    Polly Lovegrove


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    15 Min.
  • Introduction to Severn Lives Podcast
    Dec 8 2025

    We bring you interviews with people who live in the Severn Valley, those whose stories remain untold. This podcast hears from the people who lives are intertwined with the river, who live and work and play along the longest and mightiest river in the country.


    Narration for this trailer comes from the unmistakable voice of Llion Williams


    Producer

    Polly Lovegrove


    Email: pollylovegrovephotography@gmail.com

    Producer

    Polly Lovegrove


    Get in touch with us

    pollylovegrovephotography@gmail.com

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    1 Min.