A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week
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With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.
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A deep dive into all things Country House.
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The Daily Gardener is a podcast about Garden History and Literature. The podcast celebrates the garden in an "on this day" format and every episode features a Garden Book. Episodes are released M-F.
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Gardening walks and green thoughts from award winning writer Ben Dark and guests.
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Country Life magazine has been celebrating the best of life in Britain for over 126 years, from the castles and cottages that dot the land to the beautiful countryside around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Podcast about Italy, travel, writing, books, gardens and food. Celebrates creative living, beautiful conversations and the journeys we need to make along the way. Interest in slow living, slow food, creativity, art, cooking, books and ultimately living the good life!
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Located in beautiful Homestead, Florida The Palace Gardens provides an intimate atmosphere geared to meeting residents needs – both physical and social. The Palace Gardens Senior Living Podcast Network explores the features and benefits of The Palace Gardens in order for consumers to have all the information they need to make an informative decision when selecting a senior living community. Listen in and learn about this exciting community and the many beneficial aspects for your love one!
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Join royal biographer Robert Hardman and royal commentator and historian Wesley Kerr OBE for Tea at the Palace, a new podcast that takes you behind the stories about the British monarchy.
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In this romantic comedy for fans of Love Actually, sparks fly across London as the lives of ten people collide on the day before the highly anticipated Royal Wedding. Nothing brings people together like the promise of happily ever after. All of London is abuzz with anticipation: everyone from the New York paparazzi flown in to catch the money shots to the maids at Buckingham Palace. And every one of them has their own chance at true love. But when the (literal) princess bride and her maid of ...
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Filth & Pleasure - a well known name in the Perth music industry, the duo having carved out a reputation for their high energy sets in both the underground club and bush party scenes. Whether it's groovy Psy Tech, or thumping Techno, you can guarantee that there will be a full dance-floor when the lads are on duty. Regularly featuring for the likes of Twisted Jah, Mad Hatterz, Blossom, Wildchild AU and Earthdance, and previously for Wild Camp Out and Fireworld, they have always loved the vib ...
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An ambitious series which blends politics and adventure, Tumanbay is a story of upheaval, revolution and romance set in a corrupt fictional city. This epic saga is inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Gregor (Rufus Wright) - Master of the Palace Guard - is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out an insurgence and crushing it. Series 1 (2016) is 10 episodes, Series 2 (2017) is 8 episodes, Series 3 (2019) is 8 episodes. Cast: Cadali - Matthew Marsh / Wolf ...
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Avery and Dad telling each other our favourite parts of the day
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A weekly podcast with reviews and updates on what's on at museums the coming week in the UK, with occasional detours into museums further abroad.
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Locals from around the world share the hidden treasures of their city. We’ll go beyond the basic tourist attractions to discover the best things to do, eat, drink, and see from a local’s point of view. Whether you’re using airline miles, hotel points, or cold hard cash to travel, our goal is for you to have the best experience possible when you visit these cities thanks to the insider knowledge of our guests. Stay tuned and subscribe so that you can join us when we travel there.
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Postbag Edition: Blenheim Palace - Mites, Bees and Powdery Mildew
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What can I use to stop mites from destroying my nine foot Schefflera? Why haven't we seen many bees this year? How do I remove fungus growing on my hawthorn tree? Peter Gibbs and his team of gardening gurus travel to Blenheim Palace in Woodstock for a postbag edition of GQT. While Head Gardener Andy Mills leads Peter and the panel around the histor…
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Muscat’s transformation & how design can save our cities
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As the capital of Oman begins an era of urban expansion, we speak with the firm tasked with forming a plan for the region’s future growth. Then: we tackle some of the existential challenges facing our urban environments through a new book which places design and architecture in the driver’s seat for saving our cities. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Q&A - Coming Up With Estate Names, Country House Seasons & More
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In today's Q&A episode, Ben puts your questions to Geoff and Rory. Do continue to send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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Walled Kitchen Gardens With Giles Godfrey (Harvest Special Part 1) | 43
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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/ Remember to send questions for our Q&A episodes to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com…
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Tomos Lewis investigates how Russia’s embassy in Cuba has come to represent renewed ties between the two countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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Charlie Bigham on food, farming and why it takes three hours to make the perfect lasagne
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We were thrilled to discover that Charlie Bigham is a real person. It's a bit like meeting Aunt Bessie, and asking how she does her Yorkshire Puddings, or running swapping tips with Ronald McDonald about how to get your fries crispy. But real person he is, and he's a man with a fascinating story to tell, from ditching a hugely promising career in o…
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Suffolk Coast: green rooftops, unruly alexanders and dangerous pines
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How can I control alexander plants? How can I encourage my gage trees to flower? What tips do the panellists have for increasing biodiversity? Kathy Clugston and her team of green-fingered experts are by the Suffolk Coast to share their advice with an audience of garden enthusiasts. On the panel are head gardeners Ashley Edwards and Matthew Pottage…
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Crystal Palace Park, ice-cream urbanism & revamping India’s train stations
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We explore some summery stories as the season comes to a close in the Northern Hemisphere, including how ice-cream-shop owners and urbanists think alike, plans for regenerating London’s Crystal Palace Park and revitalisation efforts for India’s railway stations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Palladio's Villa La Rotonda: The Most Important Building Of The Last Millennia? | 42
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In this episode Rory teaches us about Villa La Rotonda just outside of Vicenza in Northern Italy. Remember to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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Liv Kessler explores the story behind a marvel of neofuturistic architecture stretching out across the water in Rio de Janeiro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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Adam Hay-Nicholls: How to sneak onto a yacht at the Monaco GP, rub shoulders with Beyoncé and accidentally buy a Bentley
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Here at the Country Life Podcast, we like to think we deliver a useful and necessary service. We want to discuss the important issues. We want to talk to Norman Foster about why architecture matters. We want to speak to farmers about how they can help tackle the climate crisis. We strive to compress the beauty of nature into an audio format so we c…
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Adaptive reuse in Nigeria & safer streets in London
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How does adaptive reuse differ around the globe? We speak to an expert to uncover how Africa does things differently when it comes to giving a building a second life. We also discuss the feeling of safety for women in cities by way of a recent study into our physical and emotional responses to urban environments. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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The Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Edinburgh Special Part 2) | 41
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In this second part of the Edinburgh Special celebrating the Fringe festival, Geoff and Rory discuss the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Remember to submit your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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Gregory Scruggs takes us to a non-denominational chapel that has been a spiritual sanctuary and design lover’s dream for decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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The Spice Girls, The Stage and the state of the Arts, with Alistair Smith
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If it wasn’t for The Stage, there’s every chance that Britain and, indeed, the world may have been deprived of such great names as Kenneth Brannagh, Harold Pinter, Michael Caine, Sharon D Clarke, Idris Elba, The Spice Girls and Steps. Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify Listen to Country Life p…
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Southwold: Weddings, Pelargoniums and Secret Snakes
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Do grass snakes have any benefit to my garden? How do I stop my autumn raspberries from getting maggots? What I can plant between now and next June that will flower in time for my daughter’s wedding? Kathy Clugston and a panel of experts are in the hot seat as they answer the gardening queries from an audience in Southwold. On the panel are head ga…
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Liveable Manila, Wilmington Waterfront Park and Monocle’s mobility special
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Good journalism can have an effect on our cities’ quality of life. In this episode, we speak to a media company in the Philippines aiming to make Manila livable. We also visit a new waterfront park near the Port of Los Angeles and flick through the pages of Monocle’s mobility special issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Celebrating The Fringe With Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh Special Part 1) | 40
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In this episode, Geoff and Rory commemorate the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Part 1 of 2 Edinburgh Specials, highlighting the famous Edinburgh Castle. Reminder to send questions for the Q&A episode to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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Guy De Launey tells us about a largely overlooked piece of Zagreb’s urban environment that was once home to an iconic Yugoslav newspaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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How to live like a Tudor, and other stories, with Ruth Goodman
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It’s important to think about the past. I think about it often. Usually when I’m lying in bed and my brain decides that’s the best time to think of mistakes I’ve made, loves that have been lost, and, of course, the Roman Empire. A lot of history is about kings, queens and battles. Which is very interesting in its own way. But is it real history? Af…
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Postbag: University of Exeter
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How do I get red cedar root balls to spread? What gardening task do the panel find daunting? What are the panel’s thoughts about composting organic materials? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts travel to the University of Exeter for a postbag edition of GQT. While Curator of Horticulture Anthony Cockell leads Kathy and the panel a…
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How monarchs shape our cities
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Throughout history, kings and queens have commissioned buildings all around the world but just how much has their vision shaped the cities of today? We explore the new book, ‘Royalty and Architecture’, with its editor Clive Aslet. Plus: we visit a place that saw everything from coronations to royal funerals and check on the rebuilding efforts of No…
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Q&A - How To Spot A Georgian House, Recommended Books & More
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In today's Q&A episode, Geoff and Rory answer your questions about the differences between Georgian Houses & other styles, as well as sharing recommended books - and more! Do send your questions in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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Scots Baronial Architecture With Dr Ralph St Clair Wade | 39
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Geoff and Rory are joined by Dr Ralph St Clair Wade to discuss the history and key features of Scots Baronial Architecture. A reminder to send your questions for our Q&A episode to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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David Stevens visits a historic part of Paris that has been a celebrated example of a mixed-use space for centuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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David Messum: Whimsical tales from the life of one of Britain's greatest art dealers
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When it comes to the world of British art, few names are more widely recognised than David Messum. From extolling the virtues of the English Impressionists to resurrecting interest in the Newlyn School, David has spent more than 60 years reminding us all that English art is as good as any across the world. Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Po…
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The Next Chapter - Book Dates, Italy Adventures, An Extract of my Book “Cortona”…
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"So this is it. I am thirty nine years old. I am sitting at a table in a medieval piazza with a black moleskine journal. I am sipping a glass of Chianti Classico. I stare at the menu with none other than Luca Signorelli on the cover. I like the words Gran Caffe Signorelli. Luca Signorelli was born in Cortona in 1441. He is still revered. Signorelli…
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Paris: the Olympics and the city
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Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games can be a great catalyst for urban transformation. This week we report from the French capital as it plays host to the world to find out more about its green initiatives, housing policies and sustainable architecture. Plus: what sort of city will be left for Parisians once the Games leave town? See omnystudio…
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Q&A - Why We Started The Podcast, Demolished Houses & More
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Geoff and Rory answer your questions again! Send more in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com for us to answer them.Hancock Productions
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Burghley House Part 2: Thriving In The 21st Century | 38
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In the second part of the two-parter on Burghley House, Geoff and Rory chat about how Burghley House has seen continued success in modern times.Hancock Productions
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Paul Logothetis takes us to the Montreal Olympic Stadium to explore the mixed impression that it has left on residents of the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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From Tudors and Georgians to pet monkeys in Roman Britain: Matt Thompson of English Heritage on telling the stories of the past
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This week on the Country Life Podcast, Matt Thompson — Curatorial Director of English Heritage — joins our host James Fisher to talk history. · Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts · Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify · Listen to Country Life podcast on Audible Recent research from English Heritage asked people to name their favo…
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Brooklyn Bridge Park and lifelong neighbourhoods
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We speak with the landscape architect behind Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of New York’s most exciting public spaces. Plus: we see what makes a location liveable, from youth through to adulthood, by way of a recent survey on lifelong neighbourhoods in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Q&A - Agatha Christie, Dower Houses & More
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In today's Q&A we discuss another batch of your questions. We love them, keep sending them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com.Hancock Productions
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Burghley House Part 1: A Prodigy House With Links To The Olympics & Chariots Of Fire | 37
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On today's episode, Geoff and Rory discuss the magnificent Burghley House in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Rory discusses the exterior and interior design whilst Geoff delves into the stories of the family. This is Part 1 of a 2-parter on Burghley House. Remember to send questions in for our Q&A episode through admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com…
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Emma Nelson takes us to one of the most intriguing monuments in the French capital, which puts into frame the beauty of Parisian architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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Lady Violet Manners on the past, present and future of our heritage
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The thing about good ideas is that they sound incredibly obvious only after they’ve been invented. Take Deliveroo, for example. Looking back, of course it makes sense to get restaurants to deliver food, above and beyond the old-fashioned takeaway. Of course being able to summon a cab using an app will be a successful business, considering we tell e…
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Live from Saint-Gobain Tower
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‘The Urbanist’ hosts three expert speakers at Saint-Gobain’s Paris headquarters – Pascal Eveillard, Petra Marko and Kelsea Crawford – to discuss the future of our built environment and how innovation can help us live more sustainably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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Q&A - The Secret Garden, New Country Houses & More
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Our first Q&A/Correspondence episode. Don't forget to send questions for next week to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com In this one we talk about the house used in the Secret Garden, our must-haves for a country house, our favourite demolished houses, and more.Hancock Productions
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Escape With Us To Sunny Greece: Patrick Leigh Fermor's Mani House | 36
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In today's episode, Geoff, Ben and Rory enjoy an imaginary trip to Greece to delve into Patrick Leigh Fermor's Mani House, a cultural powerhouse. This leads us on to discussing British expats. Submit a question to our Q&A episodes via admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comHancock Productions
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Mandy Sinclair takes us to a nocturnal preserve not far from the city centre of Kelowna, British Columbia, to find out why protecting the dark sky is so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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The best beaches in Britain with Chris Haslam, the man who's just visited 543 of them
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The award-winning journalist Chris Haslam doesn't just like beaches; he loves them. Chris, chief travel writer for the Sunday Times, recently returned from spending seven weeks touring the coastline of Britain to produce his list of the very best beaches in Britain. It's a mammoth undertaking, in which he and his dog — a Jack Russell called Dave — …
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A remix of one of our absolute favourite classics from the 90's by the legendary Porn Kings!Filth & Pleasure
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‘The Urbanist’ book club
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We assemble ‘The Urbanist’ book club for another meeting as we browse books from the worlds of cycling, shopkeeping and the 15-minute city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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Goodwood's Curator On Its History, Modern Motorsport & More | 35
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We are joined by the curator of Goodwood, Clemmie de la Poer Beresford, who teaches us about the Duke & Duchess of Richmond, the house's history, and the modern festivals they host.Hancock Productions
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Camille Rodríguez Montilla tells the story of a grand development in Caracas that is emblematic of Venezuela’s decades-long tale of boom and bust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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Buckingham Palace, Taylor Swift, and how to get your house featured in Country Life, with John Goodall
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Buckingham Palace’s East Wing has opened up to visitors for the first time in 2024. St James’s Palace did so at the tail end of 2023. Even Balmoral — a royal residence privately owned by the Windsors, rather than part of the holdings of the Crown — has opened up its doors, something which would have been unimaginable during the lifetime of the late…
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Fostering culture and creativity
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We look at some research and developments that underline the need to support creative and cultural communities in urban areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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The Exclusive Country Escape For British Prime Ministers: Chequers | 34
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In today's episode - given the recent General Election in the United Kingdom - we discuss Chequers Court, the country house for sitting British Prime Ministers.Hancock Productions
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Tomás Pinheiro looks at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic numbered lifeguard stations and meets the communities surrounding them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Monocle
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