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It’s April – so time to talk about daffodils – ten thousand of them to be precise.

Behind the Scenery this month gets a look in at an astonishing Cumbrian arts project that’s been taking shape near Lowther Castle for the past 6 months or so. Ten Thousand Daffodils is the brainchild of Helen Ratcliffe. She’s brought together communities, creative practitioners and businesses to raise funds for charity while producing a significant piece of art – thousands upon thousands of bright yellow ceramic daffodils, soon to go on display in the castle grounds.

Tom Speight has been along to see how it’s all come together….