The King of Cider: Roger Wilkins on Banksy
The King of Cider: Roger Wilkins on Banksy, Celebrities, and the Real Somerset
While the images on this page offer a glimpse into the world of Roger Wilkins and his legendary Somerset cider farm, they are really just the appetizer. The true heart of this story—the wit, the dry Somerset charm, and the clinking of cider mugs—lives in the audio.
This post is designed as a companion to my Adventures in Journalism podcast. By clicking the player below, you’ll be transported directly to Mudgley, sitting across from Roger as he shares tales you simply won't find in a standard newspaper column. From the quiet arrival of world-famous artists like Banksy to the unvarnished truth about preserving West Country traditions, these are stories best heard in the voices of those who lived them.
So, please, pour yourself a glass of something local, hit play, and join us. Journalism is often about what we see, but sometimes the most important part is simply listening
Roger Wilkins: photographed by Richard Austin for the Western Morning News and other papers
Another Banksy image in Roger’s shed
