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Secret Devon

Explore fascinating stories from Devon.

Radio Devon,86 episodes

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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
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
Bowerman
Woods, witches, hares and spells. It can only be another myth centred on Dartmoor.
10 Sep 2025,9 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
Yealmpton Hole
A mysterious hole opens up in Yealmpton. Was it a sinkhole or something more mysterious?
10 Sep 2025,4 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
Stephen's Grave
You've heard of Kitty Jay's grave but what about Stephen's grave?
10 Sep 2025,9 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
A supernatural figure carrying a ragdoll in Exeter, have you seen it?
A missing seaman, an orphan daughter, a rag doll and a mysterious figure.
14 Aug 2025,5 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
The ghost of Dartmouth Royal Naval College, or is it?
The ghost that inhabits BRNC Dartmouth has a sorry tale and Janet Dowling has the story
14 Aug 2025,7 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
Drakes Drum
The legend of Drake's drum as told by Lisa Schneidau
14 Aug 2025,4 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
The Devil and his hounds on Dartmoor
Here's the story of The Dewer & The Hare as told by Lisa Schneidau
11 Jul 2025,6 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
The parson and the clerk.
What is the story behind the 2 stones you can see in Dawlish? Lisa Schneidau tells all.
11 Jul 2025,9 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
Chasing Crockern
Why are there the marks of some playing cards on Dartmoor? Lisa Schneidau explains.
10 Jul 2025,7 mins
Secret Devon: Myths and Legends
Albina
Hear the legend of why Devon was originally called 'Albion' as told by Katy Cawkwell.
04 Jul 2025,9 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
Secrets Of The Sea 1: Seagrass
The series is about the amazing science that’s happening around our coastline.
19 May 2025,21 mins
How many cheese varieties are there in the UK?
Cheese making has been in Mary Quicke's family for generations and she is about to retire
12 May 2025,10 mins