Liz Berry on the Robin

For poet Liz Berry, December is the robin's month, when our hearts are warmed by its singing under frosty streetlights. She wonders if its midwinter song is one of the reasons why we feel close to robins, and imagine them as our companions in the thin places between living and dying. Liz tells the story of how the robin brought her hope during a difficult pregnancy, inspired by its fierceness and willingness to survive. Presented by Liz Berry and produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol. This programme features a recording by Martin Billard from Xeno-Canto (XC871726 - European Robin)

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Liz Berry on the Robin is an episode from Tweet of the Day by BBC.

This episode is 1:38 long.

This episode was published on Dec 21, 2025.

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