The Country House Podcast Hancock Productions

Our first Q&A/Correspondence episode. Don't forget to send questions for next week to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIn 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.

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.com

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.

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.

To celebrate 4th July with our American listeners, we've covered Winfield House in London, home to US Ambassadors since the mid 20th century.

In this episode, Geoff, Ben and Rory chat about the Rothschild's larger than life Waddesdon Manor. With steeply-pitched roofs and ornate decoration, it is a taste of Loire Valley in Buckingham!