46 episodes
Bad Manors iHeartPodcasts
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- Comedy
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4.9 • 66 Ratings
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UK comedian The Honourable Tom Houghton takes us inside Britain’s stately homes, castles and country estates to hear about their local histories, the scandals, the mysteries and occasionally the odd ghost that makes up the fabric of what they are. These are the tales you won’t hear in the guidebook.
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The Final Episode! AKA: The Best of Bad Manors
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Samlesbury Hall: Ghosts & Gruesome Ends
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Tower of London (Part 02)
On this episode, we're revisiting Tom's old gaff... The Tower of London. Tom lived there for six years and it was pretty marvelous actually. We've all been feeling pretty homesick and that's why we're bringing you part two of his chat with (at the time of recording) the current resident, Meghan Clawson. As well as being Queen of the Castle, Meghan is also a novelist and TikTok star, and she owns a very cute dog called Ethel. Open the gates! We're coming home.
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Hever Castle: The Ghost of Anne Boleyn
Today we are going to explore the rich and whimsical history of heaver Castle in Kent, Engand. Hever Castle has a rich and varied history, from its origins as a country house in the thirteenth century to its transformation into a grand mansion in the twentieth century. Amongst its notable residents was the Boleyn family, who lived at Hever Castle in the Sixteenth Century and whose daughter Anne became the second wife of King Henry VIII. (She'll be playing a big part in this story.) Joining us as our expert is Dr Amy Boyington, as we delve into the castle's past and discover the stories of the people who lived and worked there, the events that shaped its history, and the unique features that make heaver Castle one of England's most beloved historic parks...
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Inveraray Castle: The Dirty Duchess
Eleanor Campbell, Duchess of Argyll
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The Commandary: Oliver Cromwell's Deal with the Devil
“Beware of making deals with the devil, for he will always find a way to collect his debts.” Someone should have told that to Oliver Cromwell because this week we're back at The Commandary with Megan and Alice to hear about the seven years of prosperity he was granted in return for his soul...
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Customer Reviews
Sheer joy
Tom is a great host and I especially love some of the spooky stories.
Love the show
Really have loved the show, especially enjoyed visiting places I have grown up with and getting to learn a little bit more about. I was a little bit disappointed with the Halloween episode, as I didn’t much like the way they made fun of those who had written in to tell their spooky story. Totally get that it was done in a humorous way but I think some of the way it was angled was a little bit mean.
Marvellous every week!
Absolutely loving the pod. Another great episode this week. Always fun to hear the ridiculous truths behind these amazing houses.