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Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny weather-lashed island that is home to the world's largest seed bank.

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1
On the remote island of Shearwater, a family guards the world's largest seed bank.
20 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 2
Rowan has been washed ashore on the Island of Shearwater. She has been badly injured.
21 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 3
Dominic knows who Rowan really is but feels he must keep the knowledge from his children.
22 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 4
As Rowan gets closer to the family, she is drawn to tell them more about her own life.
23 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 5
Rowan still doesn't know what has happened to her husband and suspects foul play.
24 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 6
Rowan persuades Raf to take her to the boat wreckage from which she was rescued.
27 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 7
Rowan has discovered a series of graves. She thinks her missing husband might be in one.
28 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 8
The family have two weeks before the rescue ships arrive. But will the seed bank last?
29 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 9
Rowan discovers the truth about her husband, Hank.
30 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 10
Orly rushes to save more seeds as the seed bank floods. But is he too late?
31 Jul 2026,13 mins