Is Kingsbury Episcopi the true heart of the cider world? Martin Hesp joins poet James Crowden to explore a landscape of 'ghost' apple varieties, Somerset oak brandy, and the proper old-fashioned cider houses of the Levels.

Series Overview: A Life in Stories and Travel Adventures in Journalism is an immersive audio series hosted by veteran British journalist and author Martin Hesp. Drawing on decades of experience as a regional and national reporter, Hesp takes listeners beyond the headlines to explore the soul of a destination. The podcast is characterized by its "on-the-road" style, blending evocative soundscapes with intimate interviews. While the series frequently highlights the rural charm

<p class="">Martin Hesp travels to the interior of St Lucia in the Caribbean where he enjoys walks in the rainforest</p>

<p class="">Having a barbecue halfway up a Swiss mountain in winter might not sound like much fun - but it can be fantastic experience if you happen to have a snug and cosy BBQ-hut to cook in</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp recalls visiting the ancient town of Holsworthy on the Devon-Cornwall border on the very last day the old cattle market was in operation near the town centre before moving to a new purpose-built site on the edge of town. The post includes a podcast which Martin recorded at the time - which could now be regarded as part of the rich oral history of the West Country region</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp interviews the man behind Cornish tea and its amazing success story. Jonathon Jones of the Tregothnan Estate was recently awarded the OBE - much deserved, says Martin, who has edited an interview he did with Jonathon a couple of years ago…</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp looks up an old interview he recorded with Sir Tim Smit at an event celebrating 25 years of The Lost Gardens of Heligan - in this fascinating chat Tim shares his thoughts on historic gardens and the future of horticulture</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp ponders on the joys of autumn now that the season is turning </p>

<p class="">In this Exmoor Lockdown Diary Martin considers the loneliness of the old lighthouse keepers and we feature a podcast interview with one of the men who used to serve on some of the loneliest lights of them all…</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Introduction to Porthgwarra on the South West Cornish Coast </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">It might sound crazy to cook on a beach in midwinter - but a day out with Devon’s Dan the Fishman is just what’s needed to blow away the Christmas cobwebs</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Listen to a podcast in which Martin Hesp explores Tokyo, meeting with an old Somerset friend - Adam Kennedy - who has lived in the city for the past 17 years</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The last of the British salmon netters</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A photograph of M Hesp with ITV film crew on the Isles of Scilly about 12 years ago </p>