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Great Escapes is the podcast that sets off in search of fascinating stories, delicious food, and the quirkiest destinations the UK has to offer.Join Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner – two endlessly curious adventurers – as they explore towns and cities, meet unforgettable locals,…
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Oxford: Punts, Pages and Dreaming Spires (opens the original)
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Isy and Dan head to the City of Dreaming Spires for a day out that is quintessentially Oxford, beginning at one of the oldest libraries in Europe. First opened to scholars in 1602, the Bodleian Library is home to millions of books and centuries of history. Librarian Lucy takes Isy and Dan behind the scenes to discover the extraordinary scale of its buildings and collections, before they attempt the traditional Bodleian Oath in its original Latin. Isy and Dan swap books for boats when they take t
Torquay: In Search of the Perfect Beach Holiday (opens the original)
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What makes the perfect British beach holiday? Isy and Dan head to Torquay on the English Riviera to find out, discovering why a classic seaside break doesn't have to mean boarding a plane. Joined by seaside historian Kathryn Ferry, they explore the traditions that have kept generations of families returning to Britain’s coast before rolling delicious raspberry and white chocolate fudge at Roly’s and rediscovering a childhood holiday favourite. Their day ends at Babbacombe Model Village, where th
Wrestling: Heels, Heroes and Headlocks (opens the original)
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It's time for Isy and Dan's biggest challenge yet as they step into the colourful, chaotic world of professional wrestling. At London's iconic Clapham Grand, Riot Cabaret stars Spike Trivet and Session Moth Martina introduce them to the art of wrestling, teaching them the moves, the characters and the showmanship that bring the spectacle to life. From choosing their wrestling personas and ring gear to learning the ropes, Isy and Dan quickly discover there's far more skill, precision and trust in
Bristol: Surfing, Balloons and Big Ideas (opens the original)
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Dan heads to The Wave in Bristol to see if he can finally conquer surfing, discovering what it takes to catch a wave and hearing the remarkable story behind one of the UK's most innovative surfing destinations. The next morning, Isy and Dan are up before dawn hoping to take to the skies in a hot air balloon with Ian Martin, choreographer and director of the Nightglow event at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. But as every balloonist knows, the weather has the final say. Although their fl
Rugby Rivalry: Cardiff Showdown (opens the original)
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Former England international David Flatman joins Isy and Dan in the studio to talk about his career at the highest level, the fierce rivalry between England and Wales and the unforgettable intensity of playing in front of a Welsh crowd. Then it's off to Cardiff, where Welsh international Ben Thomas puts Isy and Dan through their paces, teaching them how to kick a rugby ball like a pro – with Flatman on hand in the studio to offer some hilarious additional commentary on their efforts. The episode
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