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Secret Devon

Explore fascinating stories from Devon.

Radio Devon,118 episodes

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Dartmoor used to be avoided, and called "Dirty". find out why.
What we now enjoy, was once thought of as dirty, disgusting and to be avoided
14 Jan 2026,6 mins
Dartmoor, the inspiration for many
Hattie McCann talks to some of the people that keep the mystery of the moor alive
13 Jan 2026,5 mins
Walk The Way of the Dead
The Lychway, the way of the dead was where you had to carry your family after death.
08 Jan 2026,2 mins
It's been there for 700 years, but what is the 'Real Abbot's Way'
The line of crosses on Dartmoor mark a path called 'The Abbot's Way'
09 Dec 2025,6 mins
What is the history of 'Wheal Betsy' just off the A386
We all pass Wheal Betsy as we drive on the A386, but what is it's history?
28 Nov 2025,12 mins
Made in Devon: World championship sails
Westaway sails are winners of world championship sailing events and made near Ivybridge
26 Nov 2025,4 mins
How do you make a world class sail?
What goes in to making a world class sail?
26 Nov 2025,5 mins
A vicar's joke that ended in two deaths.
A job reference written in Latin sparked a revenge beating, and a hanging
18 Nov 2025,5 mins
Catherine of Aragon arrived in Plymouth by accident!
Catherine of Aragon came to England to marry, but not Henry. Rosemary Griggs explains.
18 Nov 2025,7 mins
Siege, rebellions, and conquering Normans! it all happened in Exeter.
What is the story is behind ruins in the center of Exeter? Rosemary Griggs explains.
12 Nov 2025,6 mins
Henry VIII's aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton
Henry VIII's aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton
04 Nov 2025,3 mins
Did you know Sir Walter Raleigh had a half brother, who was a pirate?
There is a fascinating connection between Sir Walter Raleigh and Newton Abbot.
03 Nov 2025,7 mins
How did Dartmoor inspire The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was so inspired by Dartmoor he resurrected Holmes, but why?
17 Oct 2025,3 mins
Student brings Austen’s world to life through photos
Jessica-Ella Gilbert combined her passion for Austen and personal ties to Saltram House.
18 Sep 2025,6 mins
How do you learn how to run the water network?
Caroline Densley visits a state of the art training facility run by South West water
19 Aug 2025,7 mins
Beryl Cook 5: "So Many Stories to tell"
Caroline Densley's behind the scenes tour at The Box continues
09 Jul 2025,4 mins
Beryl Cook 4: Women having fun
Caroline Densley continues her trip behind the scenes at The Box in Plymouth
09 Jul 2025,5 mins
Beryl Cook 3: Who was Beryl?
Caroline Densley's trip behind the scenes at The Box explores.
09 Jul 2025,4 mins
Beryl Cook 2: Research and archiving
Caroline Densley's trip behind the scenes at The Box continues with a trip to the archive
08 Jul 2025,6 mins
Beryl Cook 1: A new exhibition.
The Box in Plymouth is about to launch a new exhibition of Beryl Cook's work.
08 Jul 2025,6 mins
How do you defend a warship from missile attack?
North Devon defence contractor SEA's MD Richard Flitton explains
02 Jul 2025,7 mins
The Devon church with a tree growing from its tower
Why is there a tree growing from the tower of All Saints Church in Culmstock?
30 Jun 2025,4 mins
Reddaway's Farm 3: Cars and Bars
Fancy hiring a "Time Machine" to go your wedding, or a bar from "Breaking Bad"
23 Jun 2025,8 mins
Reddaway's Farm 2: Military Surplus
Tom Reddaway has diversified his farming business and that includes military surplus kit
23 Jun 2025,6 mins
Reddaway's Farm 1: Cider
Tom Reddaway has diversified his farming business and that includes traditional cider.
23 Jun 2025,6 mins
Secrets Of The Sea 6: Oysters
The series is about the amazing science that’s happening around our coastline
23 May 2025,19 mins
Secrets Of The Sea 5: Sea Level Rise
The series is about the amazing science that’s happening around our coastline
23 May 2025,20 mins
Secrets Of The Sea 4: Fungi
The series is about the amazing science that’s happening around our coastline
23 May 2025,22 mins
Secrets Of The Sea 3: Mussels
The series is about the amazing science that’s happening around our coastline.
19 May 2025,21 mins
Secrets Of The Sea 2: Seaweed
The series is about the amazing science that’s happening around our coastline.
19 May 2025,20 mins