April 28, 2020
My Coast: Russell Kane
Comedian and writer Russell Kane describes his childhood Saturdays spent at the family beach hut in Essex, and why his heart is still in Southend-on-Sea.
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April 7, 2020
Coast Character: Anna Parkes
Anna Parkes came to Tresco in the Isles of Scilly by chance – and never left. Now she’s a pillar of island life, running Gallery Tresco, blogging about fashion, and swimming in the sea every…
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March 18, 2020
Coast Character: Mike Grieg
For Cornishman Mike Greig, the role of head boatman and harbour master for St Michael’s Mount is a dream job, blending his love of boats with dedicated service to the community. Words: Caroline Wheater
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March 5, 2020
My Coast: David Baddiel
Comedian and author David Baddiel describes his family’s connection with Cornwall and The Lizard Peninsula, where they have a home by the sea. Words: Alex Reece
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January 29, 2020
My Coast: Dawn O’Porter
Author and broadcaster Dawn O'Porter describes her coastal childhood on Guernsey and the pleasures of going rockpooling with her young family. Interview: Alex Reece
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January 7, 2020
Coast Character: Julie Gregory
Artist and farmer’s wife, Julie Gregory, is inspired by Northumberland’s dramatic North Sea coastline, with its wonderful light and ever-changing mood. Words: Caroline Wheater
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January 1, 2020
My Coast: Sophie Dahl
Author and former model Sophie Dahl recalls idyllic childhood holidays spent at her grandmother’s house on the West Sussex coast. Words: Alex Reece
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December 12, 2019
My Coast: Ardal O’Hanlon
Comedian and actor Ardal O'Hanlon casts his mind back to childhood summers spent on the Donegal coast and reveals how its beauty haunts him still. Interview: Alex Reece
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October 30, 2019
My Coast: Jenny Eclair
Comedian and author Jenny Eclair talks about her coastal childhood in Lancashire and the Cornish inspiration behind her new novel. Words: Alex Reece
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August 29, 2019
My Coast: John Craven
Countryfile presenter and journalist John Craven talks about the world-class Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland and his lifelong affection for the sea. Interview: Alex Reece
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August 22, 2019
Coast Character: Roo Cross
When Roo Cross moved to Mawgan Porth in Cornwall, she couldn’t find clothes she wanted to wear, so she opened her own, highly successful, emporium. Words: Lucy Jenner-Brown Photograph: adjbrown.com
