THE CLEARING WITH KATHERINE MAY
Cariad Lloyd’s mossy, mythical retreat
Hello,
Today I’m launching my new podcast The Clearing with British actor, comedian, author and 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction judge Cariad Lloyd. Together we explore Cariad’s vision of a dream retreat; the place she would conjure given the opportunity, and of course the privilege, to rest and retreat.
The result is pure joy. A Tolkien-esque riot of ancient oak trees, moss and mythical creatures merging into a Brambly Hedge world replete with tiny mice making jams and apple crumble.
At a time when the world feels more uncertain than ever, allowing ourselves to dream of hope and rest feels indulgent but also vital and restorative. Cariad does not hold back in letting her imagination run wild, dancing her way through the chaos and sharing with us, briefly, the blissful, joyous and often hilarious inside of her brilliant mind.
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Show Notes:
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Cariad’s Links
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