
The Country House Podcast
A deep dive into all things Country House.
Episodes
81 episodes
Castletown House: Paddy's Day Special | 69
We celebrate Paddy's Day by taking a look into the architecture and history of Castletown House.
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54:13

The Evolution Of Home With Emma Sims-Hilditch | 68
With Rory on video call, Geoff joins Emma Sims-Hilditch in her home to discuss the evolution of home.
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52:30

Swiss Country Houses & Chalets | 67
In today's episode Geoff and Rory delve into the topic of Swiss Country Houses & Chalets. Remember to send in your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
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55:59

Castle Ward: The Love Story That Resulted In A House Of Two Halves | 66
Geoff & Rory celebrate Valentine's with a fascinating tale that intertwines love and country houses.
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41:04

Weston Park With Gareth Williams | 65
Gareth Williams, Weston Park's Curator, joins Geoff & Rory to discuss the history of the house.
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1:05:52

Easton Neston With Henrietta Spencer-Churchill | 64
Geoff & Rory are joined in-person at Blenheim Palace by Henrietta Spencer-Churchill to discuss Easton Neston.
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1:02:13

The Country House Portrait With Eleanor Stephenson | 63
Geoff and Rory are joined by Eleanor Stephenson to discuss Country House Portraits.
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50:25

The Oval Office | 62
In this episode we recognise the transition of power happening in America by discussing the most iconic room in a country house, the Oval Office!
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1:04:00

Q&A - Country House Memberships & The Country House Calendar
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12:55

Orangeries | 61
In this episode, Rory quizzes Geoff about the history, purposes, and designs of orangeries, including the famous orangery at Versailles.
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50:01

Calendar Houses | 60
In this episode, Rory takes us on a journey exploring the history and appeal of calendar houses.
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Episode 60
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1:00:32

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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50:58

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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1:02:18

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!
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17:52

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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1:10:58

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
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16:05

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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1:01:47

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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57:26

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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55:41

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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