Each week we delve into the world of country houses, looking at individual houses - their architecture, history, interiors, collections and gardens - as well as exploring broader themes relating to the role of the country house.
New episode out every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other audio platforms.
Ep. 50 | Halloween Special: The hauntings of country houses
In this spine-chilling episode, we commemorate Halloween with stories and insights into the most famous country house -related ghosts and hauntings
Ep. 49 | Dower Houses: Our tribute to Dame Maggie Smith
In tribute to the life and work of Dame Maggie Smith, we discuss Dower Houses and the Dowagers who lived in them
Ep. 48 | A unique 1980’s country house project: Henbury Hall
Renowned architectural historian Jeremy Musson joins us to chat about Henbury Hall, a Palladian vision in the Cheshire countryside
Ep. 47 | One of the UK's finest new-build country houses: Shilstone
Continuing our series on new-build country houses, we are joined by Sebastian Fenwick of Shilstone House in Devon.
Ep. 46 | The Joy of Designing New Country Houses
We are joined by Francis Terry who provides fascinating insights into designing new country houses today.
Ep. 45 | English Parsonages
The history, architecture and role of English vicarages, rectories and clergy houses - and why they make such appealing homes.
Ep. 44 | Harvest Special Part II - English Estate Vineyards
Estate vineyards with Ed Mansel-Lewis of Knight Frank
Ep. 43 | Harvest Special Part I - Walled Kitchen Gardens
Walled Kitchen Gardens with Giles Godfrey of Keythorpe Hall and Walled Garden
Ep. 41 | Edinburgh Part II - The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse - the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland
Ep. 40 | Edinburgh Part I - The Castle
Celebrating the Fringe with an Edinburgh two-part special - Part 1 looks at Edinburgh Castle, the historic seat of power in Scotland
Ep. 39 | Scots Baronial Architecture
From medieval tower houses to a romantic revival, Dr Ralph St Clair Wade tells us how Scotland became synonymous with baronial castles
Ep. 38 | Burghley House Part II
How Burghley continues to thrive as a family home in the 21st century
Ep. 37 | Burghley House Part I
A prodigy house with links to the Olympics & Chariots of Fire
Ep. 36 | Patrick Leigh Fermor’s House
Escape with us to Greece, and to Patrick Leigh Fermor’s Mani house on the Peloponnese
Ep. 35 | Glorious Goodwood
Goodwood’s curator on the history of this historic sporting estate
