A new podcast teaching the Cornish language has launched on BBC Sounds, led by presenter Danni Diston.
The Learn Cornish podcast, produced by BBC Radio Cornwall, follows Danni as she explores the language and its cultural roots, supported by language expert Sarah Buck and a range of guests across twelve episodes.
The series features contributors including BAFTA-winning director Mark Jenkin, actor Edward Rowe, and an engineer from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, alongside historians, pasty makers and Grand Bard of Cornwall Jenefer Lowe.
Commissioned to mark the government’s decision to grant Cornish the highest level of language protection, the podcast forms part of a wider push by the BBC to increase Cornish content. This includes weekly news bulletins in Cornish on BBC Radio Cornwall and new material for BBC Bitesize aimed at primary school audiences.
Danni Diston said: “Having the opportunity to dive into the Cornish language, it’s history has been wonderful… even if you speak a tiny bit of Kernewek or none at all, this podcast is for you.”
Steph Marshall, BBC Head of Content Production for the West and South West, added: “There is a revival and a passion for Kernewek which runs through the heart of Cornwall… we want to showcase the language and celebrate communities.”
The podcast is available now on BBC Sounds, with new episodes released weekly.