Three large sheep (the absolute unit sheep) hover above an illustrated scene of the English countryside: rolling hills beneath a pastel blue sky. There are also the logomarks of The Museum of English Rural Life and Arts Council England, whose funding made the podcast possible.

Absolute Units podcast

lo-fi clip-clops and bleats to relax/study to

Absolute Units is the official podcast of The Museum of English Rural Life. Join us as we share the stories of our collections to explore the past, present and future of the English countryside. Hosted by Ollie Douglas and Joe Vaughan, plus special guests. Supported by Museums Partnership Reading and Arts Council England.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Get involved

Have knowledge, expertise or a passion related to England’s rural past? We want to hear from you! Introduce yourself to us via email or social media direct message.

Credits

  • Hosts: Ollie Douglas and Joe Vaughan
  • Producer: Joe Vaughan
  • Theme tune: Tai Dawson
  • Sound FX: Epidemic Sound