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Radio Newcastle,13 Jul 2025,16 mins

Series Felled: The Sycamore Gap Story

5. A Living Monument

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Si King explores what the future holds for Sycamore Gap and what made the tree so special. Discovering people's connection to the tree, the site and the significance of the Hollywood debut in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Si King also asks whether dark tourism might help preserve interest in the area where the tree once stood and learns of plans for the tree's seeds. Presenter: Si King. Producer: Jane Downs with additional reporting by Jo Lonsdale and Martin Lindsay. Sounds Producer and design: Alexandra Booth. Sound Mixing: Chris Fawcett. Story Consultant: Barney Rowntree. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Dan Farthing and Alistair Miskin. Credit: Danny Boyle/28 Days Later appear courtesy of Newcastle Gateshead Initiative / Sony Pictures. This episode contains reference to suicide. Information and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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