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Sep 20
1m 37s

Susan Calman on the Goldfinch

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

After seeing a flock of goldfinch in a neighbour's garden, comedian Susan Calman suffered from a bout of 'bird jealousy', and describes the great lengths she went to in order to entice them into hers.

Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.

This programme features audio by David Bissett from Xeno-Canto (XC811560 - European Goldfinch).

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