7/3 - Nature, Nurture

"In the theatre of war, the theatre of wildlife kept me alive."

Ex-soldier Craig Jones escaped a brutal father and found solace in the natural world.

Now a distinguished wildlife photographer and conservationist, the aftermath of his traumatic childhood and military training informs his approach.

In this candid interview with Olly, he explains how his kinship with wild creatures has helped him survive, thrive and start afresh.

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Elsewhere, in this week's Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart uncovers the secret world of 'millenialingo', explains why Basil Fawlty might feel at home in the world of self-driving cars, and reveals the results of his challenge to make £150 in one week of matched betting

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Meanwhile, down the Foxhole, Alix Fox, fresh from swotting up on Norwegian vaginal trivia, considers a question of split condoms and unwelcome pregnancies. 

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This week's Lifehack comes courtesy of Studio Unwired's Ula Maria - RHS Young Designer of the Year - who reveals her Top 3 tips to make a beautiful urban garden. 

Finally, our record of the week is the new one from Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear. It's called Childhood Goodbye, and it's out now on Glassnote Records:

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Posted on March 13, 2018 and filed under Season Seven.