Skimming stones across the stilled waters of a restless mind
Nighttime on Still Waters

Nighttime on Still Waters

This is the Narrowboat 'Erica' narrowcasting into the night from somewhere on Britain's canals and waterways.
A podcast that gently explores life afloat (and on land), the elements, nature, and, most of all, the beauties of the night.
Perfect night-time listening.

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Recent Episodes

Dec. 1, 2024

Winter's Whispers (The wisdom of the long nights)

Send us a text Join us round the stove tonight as we celebrate the joys and reflect on the lessons of living on a boat when winter approaches in the good company of Tom Rolt and Christine Rigden. This episode is in memory of…
Nov. 17, 2024

The Days of No Shadow (... and then a deer barked)

Send us a text Recently, Britain experienced a blocking high pressure system, leading to an extended period of ‘anticyclonic gloom.’ Such are the conditions in which myths are created and, as the story of Blodeuwedd and Lleu…
Nov. 3, 2024

"Stretched into Tales that Leave a Mark"

Send us a text Two rather wonderful things have happened recently which has prompted me to take a reflective look back at this podcast and the journey we have taken together. One of these was being sent some excerpts of essa…
Oct. 20, 2024

The Long Village (Villages and tribes)

Send us a text Tonight, we are hunkered down awaiting another storm. So, come and join us for a cosy night as we reflect on the fairly unique nature of canal-life and the community that it supports, with thanks to Wayne (NB…
Oct. 6, 2024

A Touch of Autumn (Apple picking time)

Send us a text Join us on the narrowboat Erica on a moonless, star-filled night as we celebrate autumns, real and imagined, present and remembered. Although October (at the moment) is far from 'golden', it is apple picking t…
Sept. 22, 2024

The Consolation of Ducks

Send us a text Did you know that ducks participate in ‘coordinated loafing’? But that might not be the only surprising/endearing thing about them. Tonight, we celebrate the joy ducks bring thanks to video posted by a strange…

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Photograph standing towards the stern of the Erica and looking up to the bow. It is dusk and the lights are showing in the windows