Rare Earth

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Can lawyers save the planet?

September 18, 2026

What can the legal system do to protect the environment? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski gather together a panel of legal and environmental experts to discuss their battles for the planet. How much protection does nature have in law at the moment, and do legal rights make any real difference in practice? They debate whether nature should be given official legal rights, like human rights.Today's panel: Paul Powlesland - barrister, campaigner, founder of Lawyers for Nature Laura Clarke - CEO of Cli...

Tentacular: The Wonderful World of the Octopus

September 11, 2026

Cornish fishermen this summer have had their usual catch of lobster and crab replaced by voracious octopus. Restaurant menus have had to be wiped and rewritten across the south-west, but what else has changed? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski ask why octopus have such a hold on our imagination and the science world, why the octopus has moved north and what its journey can tell us about the changing oceans.Joining Tom and Helen are the writer Sy Montgomery, marine biologist Dr Keith Hiscock MBE an...

All In This Together

September 04, 2026

Helen Czerski and Tom Heap ask if nature is really red in tooth and claw. Is life all about survival of the fittest or are we all working together on a changing planet? They're joined by Rowan Hooper, author of Togetherness, lichen expert April Windle and Isabel Hardman, assistant editor of the Spectator magazine and author of The Natural Health Service: How Nature Can Mend Your Mind. Together they discuss the plants and insects that rely on deals with other species to keep themselves healt...

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How do I get in touch with Rare Earth?

Rare Earth is hosted by Tom Heap and Helen Czerski. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rare Earth?

The publicly listed email for Rare Earth: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Rare Earth have?

Podseeker estimates Rare Earth reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rare Earth?

Rare Earth typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established environmental scientists, conservationists, academics, authors, environmental lawyers, policy specialists and senior journalists with recognized expertise and a clear connection to the natural world or environmental decision-making. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant research; Leadership of established environmental, scientific or legal organizations; University professorships or recognized specialist expertise. Recent guests include Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, Laura Clarke, and Paul Powlesland.

How hard is it to get booked on Rare Earth?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Rare Earth cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Conservation, and Ecology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.