A Walk on the Mild Side invites you to slow down and step outside with Matt and Dave for a gentle ramble through Norfolk’s landscapes. Part walk, part conversation and part musical journey, the show blends field recordings, local history and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack to create a warm and immersive listening experience.
Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, thoughtful conversation, and great music, A Walk on the Mild Side is an easy-going adventure best enjoyed at walking pace.
Poppyland Radio is a community-powered station broadcasting from the heart of North Norfolk, created by local people and celebrating local voices. With a rich mix of music, conversation, storytelling and specialist shows, it reflects the landscapes, culture and character of the Poppyland coast and countryside.
Will Wilson joins Matt Hewes for this trek which begins in Weybourne.
16 Aug 2026
Happisburgh (Pt 2)
Matt and Dave reflect on their visit to Happisburgh, with more stories and local characters.
19 Jul 2026
Happisbutgh
The focus of our friends' journey this time round is Happisburgh.
21 Jun 2026
Wells Next The Sea
Matt & Dave's travels take them to Wells Next The Sea.
5 May 2026
Northrepps
Northrepps
5 May 2026
Bacton - Part 2
Bacton - Part 2
5 May 2026
Bacton - Part 1
In the first of two shows from Bacton…
5 May 2026
East Runton
Matt and Dave start on the glorious sandy East Runton beach
5 May 2026
West Runton
Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known bands played at the venue during the 1970s and early 80s and most of the music played in the show is from bands that performed at there.
5 May 2026
Rockland St Mary
The pair visit the Broadland village of Rockland St Mary, starting at the Ted Ellis wetland reserve. After a brief mention of local UFOs they chat about local naturalist Ted Ellis and his penchant for turning the local Coypu into hats.
5 May 2026
Overstrand
Dave and Matt wander round their local village of Overstrand. The intrepid pair look at local ghostly goings on, including the infamous devil-dog Black Shuck. They peer through the trees at Lutyen’s beautiful Overstrand Hall, then walk across the Royal Cromer Golf Course and, with autumn migration in full swing, chat about the local birdlife.Dave and Matt wander round their local village of Overstrand. The intrepid pair look at local ghostly goings on, including the infamous devil-dog Black Shuck. They peer through the trees at Lutyen’s beautiful Overstrand Hall, then walk across the Royal Cromer Golf Course and, with autumn migration in full swing, chat about the local birdlife.
18 Apr 2026
The Weavers’ Way: Fields, Fleece and Footpaths
Matt and Dave take their first gentle ramble along the Weavers’ Way in North Norfolk, walking from Felbrigg to Aldborough. Along the way they explore medieval weaving, settlers from the Low Countries, Sustead’s historic church, and the quiet stories written into the landscape. With natural soundscapes, relaxed conversation, and a welcoming finish at The Cricketers pub, this debut episode is a calm, curious walk through place, history and music.
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