Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles

After Esther has a quick look into the hives, the girls are joined by tree surgeon Rick Meldon who talks about the importance of eco piles for insects and also his experiences encountering bees in his line of work. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod  For more info on Rick, visit Rick Meldon Treelife https://r-meldon-tree-life....

Jane and Esther have been let out! Esther readies her teaspoon and Jane her dessert spoon to taste dark, complex, real honey with honey sommelier Sarah Wyndham Lewis at Bermondsey Street Bees. What makes it 'real' honey? Listen and find out! Sarah Wyndham Lewis appears courtesy of Bermondsey Street Bees in London Visit their website here for more information about beekpeeing, planting for pollinat...

As it's still a bit cold to disturb the bees, Esther's sent a selection of beeswax beauty products to Jane so they can try them out and see what they think. But there's still time to talk plans for the season ahead. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow us on instagram @queebeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bumper episode to round out series 2. Not only are Jane and Esther tasting single flower honey, but they're also chatting to bee expert and honey sommelier Paula Carnell. Luckily Esther's got her bonnet on - but has Jane turned on her heating yet? Find out more about Paula at www.paulacarnell.com Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The brilliant Jools Holland - composer, pianist, bandleader and broadcaster - joins the pod today, armed with bee facts and ready for Esther's bee music quiz!  Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane invites pioneering sustainable fashion designers Vin and Omi onto the pod this week. Having designed key outfits for her character 'Bubble' In Absolutely Fabulous, the boys talk about their work to transform the fashion industry, re-purposing waste plastic, creating plant based materials and why Prince Charles invited them to Highgrove to collect nettles. Find out more about them and their wo...

Jane and Esther are delighted to welcome Alan Titchmarsh to the pod this week. Gardening tips, bee facts and even a Victoria Wood quote - if ever there was a show to bring a bit of joy to your life, this is it. Sit back and enjoy! For more information on the charity Alan talks about in this pod visit www.horticap.org Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on A...

Happy New Year from the Queen Bees - Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls try their hand at making beeswax hand dipped candles, ably assisted by Esther's friend and fellow bee-keeper Lynn. Mince pies and mulled wine may have been harmed in the making of this show... Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brilliant Vic Reeves (aka Jim Moir) joins Esther and Jane down the line to talk all things bees, birds and why everyone should try a bit of cheese with their Christmas cake this year. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pull up to the fire at Esther's and listen to the girls chat about whether it's best to turn up the heating or stick another jumper on...as well as what mushrooms Esther's been picking and how the bees manage to stay warm in the winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for a tasting! Esther and Jane take delivery of a selection of honey from around the UK, and with tea and toast at the ready, work their way through. Meanwhile Jane updates Esther on her recent filming job and how she's become the go to person on set for bee facts - whether her fellow co-stars like it or not! Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acas...

With Jane off filming this week, Esther asked actress and comedian Arabella Weir to come over and help out with a spot of DIY; cleaning brood boxes and making new frames for next season. Warning to listeners - show may contain descriptions of delicious homemade cake. Queen Bees is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther and Jane were delighted to welcome longtime friend Paul Whitehouse to the allotment at the end of the summer to meet the bees and have a lovely catch up. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Queen Bees starts Friday 20th November 2020. Join Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles and a raft of special guests as they talk all things bees! Follow Queen Bees on Instagram @queenbeespod for pictures and updates. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane finally gets to visit the hive, and even though Esther's forgotten her own suit and brought Jane more of a child's sized one, when they're both suitably dressed, Esther can now show Jane what she's been describing down the line all these weeks. Back at the allotment, Esther gives Jane a test on her newfound bee knowledge and then rewards her with a taste of honey directly from the comb. All t...

Esther's friend, award winning artist Wolfgang Buttress, joins the show today with his colleague Martin Bencsik; Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University, and keen beekeeper himself. Wolfgang and Martin tell the girls how they teamed up to collect sounds from the bees to make a brilliant album of music, which was featured in the brilliant installation 'The Hive', originally created by Wo...

Esther reports back from another drama filled hive visit this week. Otherwise It’s an art special as both Jane and Esther share their experience of sitting for portraits. Lastly, Esther tells Jane why that sneaky wasp in her garden is eyeing up her wooden garden bench... Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

The ladies are joined this week by special guest Peter Curran; documentary maker, writer, co-host of Radio 4’s ‘Bunkbeds’ and all round brilliant person, who shares his bee stories, as well as finding out such facts as how bees get rid of hive intruders (if you're squeamish, plug your ears). Esther also reports back from the hive where once again there’s been a bit of drama… Hosted on Acast. See a...

Honey at last from the Italians and how even a caged Queen (Queen Mary as named by the ladies) can exert a powerful influence over the hive. Another hello from Esther’s fellow beekeeper friend Lynn and how bees communicate with piping and quacking noises. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther welcomes a new nucleus of bees to the allotment who are keen to make their mark, and tries to settle them in with a little self-penned song. We hear about the seasonal cycle of the bees, how they’re already preparing for winter and how and why bees do their waggle dance. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

As well as reporting back the latest from the hives, Esther tells Jane all about the good times the Queens have on their maiden flight. There’s more from Alison Benjamin from Urban Bees on the best forage to be found for bees throughout spring and summer and finally, why ‘Death In The Forest’ became a pertinent phrase for Esther during one eventful trip to the hive... Follow us on instagram @queen...

At the hive from the get go this week, to see how the bees are doing after last week’s sad news and Esther’s friend Lynn comes to the rescue bringing in an emergency queen. Jane learns more from Esther about the Queen Bees who fight for supremacy and there are some more tips for a healthy colony. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

There's some sad news about the Monkons colony this week, oddly echoing the current situation we humans find ourselves in. Nonetheless, Esther has a plan for how to keep her other colonies going, and if anyone can do it - Esther can! The ladies also chat to Alison Benjamin from Urban Bees about her knowledge of all things bee, and discuss the different types of bees to be found in the UK. Follow u...

Episode 1: Welcome to Queen Bees - In our first episode, recorded earlier in the summer, how Esther and Jane first met and how Esther’s first foray into bee-keeping got her intimately acquainted with her furry friends. While we’re on introductions, we meet Esther’s two colonies – the Italians and the Monkons (you’ll find out…) at the hive. There’s a surprise in store however for Esther when she in...