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Eric Ashby, the Silent Watcher of the New Forest

James Aldred picks wildlife cameraman and pioneer Eric Ashby.

24 August 2026

28 minutes

On radio

Mon 24 Aug 202615:00

BBC Radio 4

Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday

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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.