Season 1 · Episode 7 · 30 Jan 2026
7 - Cathy Runciman
With Cathy Runciman
““I believe that taking a backseat in the stories we tell and not only prioritising human endeavour but the endeavour of other species, their creativity, their brilliance and survival, feels very timely”.”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
The Valldaura Forest near Barcelona
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Media, Publishing, Time Out, Open Democracy, Stories of hope and Atlas of the Future.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
The coast of Northumberland, (UK)
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The Perito Morena Glacier in the Argentinian Patagonia
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
A collective of Indigenous film-makers and Commonwealth Theatre
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
How do we tell stories that place species first?
Location
Flyover
The Valldaura Forest near Barcelona
Guest
🇪🇸 London (UK)
Mentions
Commonwealth Theatre