The Country House Podcast
A deep dive into all things Country House.
Episodes
70 episodes
Hogmanay | 59
Join Geoff and Rory as they delve into the meaning and traditions of Hogmanay! Thank you for your support in 2024, we wish you the very best for the new year, and do stick with us as we continue to discuss all things country house!...
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Christmas At Ven With Mike Fisher | 58
Geoff is on location at Ven House with architect Mike Fisher, while Rory streams in to discuss what Ven House is like at Christmas.
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Christmas In The Caribbean: The Glenconners, Messel & Mustique With Lady Glenconner | 57
We are joined in today's episode by Lady Anne Glenconner who regales us with fascinating stories about her life and Mustique. You can purchase her new book at the following link: https://www.waterstones.com/book/lady-glenconners-picnic-papers/a...
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1:10:54
Q&A - Pediments & Daylight Robbery!
Remember to send in your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com if you'd like your questions answered!
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3 Country House Books To Get For Christmas | 56
In this first of three Christmas episodes, we are joined by Alice Loxton, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, Robert O'Byrne, and Luke White to discuss three excellent books:18: A History of Britain in 18 Young LivesBlenheim: 300 Years of...
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Alice Loxton Joins Us To Discuss Vita Sackville-West | 55
In today's episode, Geoff and Rory are joined by Alice Loxton (History Alice on social media) to discuss Vita Sackville-West (one of the subjects of Alice's brilliant new book!), Sissinghurst, Knole and more.
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49:26
Q&A - Is It Possible To Build An English Country House in Mexico? & More
Remember to send your questions in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com or via thecountryhousepodcast.com website to have your question answered on the show!
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Building Country Houses To Last With Tim Moulding | 54
Geoff and Rory are joined by Tim Moulding, a builder from a long, multi-generational line of builders. Remember to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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Episode 54
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Country House Fires | 53
In this episode, Geoff guides Rory through the devastating fires that have completely destroyed country houses in the past. How can they be caused, and how can old houses prevent fires today?
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Episode 53
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Our One-Year Anniversary: Jane Churchill & 'The Country House Look' | 52
Geoff and Rory celebrate a year of The Country House Podcast by traveling to visit Jane Churchill and quizzing her on all things country house interiors. Remember to send your questions for our Q&A to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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Guy Fawkes Special: Rushton Triangular Lodge | 51
In today's episode we discuss Rushton Triangular Lodge, a spectactular folly, to commemorate November 5th.
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54:40
Q&A - Your Dowager Quotes, Modern Country Houses & More
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33:09
Halloween Special: The Hauntings Of Country Houses | 50
In this spine-chilling episode, Geoff and Rory commemorate Halloween with stories and insights into the most famous country house-related ghosts and hauntings. Remember to submit your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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Episode 50
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Dower Houses: Our Tribute To Dame Maggie Smith | 49
As a tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, Geoff and Rory dive into the topic of Dower Houses. Remember to send your questions in to the Q&A via admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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49:26
Q&A - National Trust, What Geoff & Rory Do For Work & More
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A Unique 1980s Country House Project: Henbury Hall With Jeremy Musson | 48
In today's episode, Jeremy Musson joins Geoff and Rory to chat about Henbury Hall.
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Episode 48
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43:50
Q&A - New Country House Architects, Jacobethan Houses & More
A reminder to send your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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One Of The UK's Finest New-Build Country Houses: Shilstone House With Sebastian Fenwick | 47
Continuing our series on new-build country houses, Geoff and Rory are joined by Sebastian Fenwick of Shilstone House in Devon.
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44:00
Q&A - Country House Animals, Hierarchies & Stately Homes
Our weekly Q&A featuring your questions!A reminder to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com.
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22:47
Francis Terry: The Joy of Designing New Country Houses | 46
Geoff and Rory are joined by Francis Terry who provides fascinating insights into designing new country houses today. Remember to send in your questions for our Q&A to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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Q&A - Gendered Rooms, Preservation Listings & Gate Lodges
In today's Q&A episode, Geoff and Rory answer another batch of your submitted questions. You can send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com for the chance to have yours answered!
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The Past & Present Purposes Of English Parsonages | 45
In this episode Geoff quizzes Rory about the history, architecture and role of English Vicarages, Rectories and Clergy houses - and why they make such appealing homes.
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Episode 45
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English Vineyards With Ed Mansel Lewis (Harvest Special Part 2) | 44
Today we're joined by Ed Mansel Lewis on the second part of our Harvest Special, Ed joins us to discuss English Country House Vineyards.
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Episode 44
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52:22
Q&A - Coming Up With Estate Names, Country House Seasons & More
In today's Q&A episode, Ben puts your questions to Geoff and Rory. Do continue to send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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Walled Kitchen Gardens With Giles Godfrey (Harvest Special Part 1) | 43
Giles Godfrey from Keythorpe Hall in Leicestershire joins Geoff and Rory in the first part of a Harvest Special to discuss walled kitchen gardens. You can learn more about Keythorpe Hall at https://www.keythorpehall.co.uk/R...
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