Great Escapes with Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner
Great Escapes with Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner
Great Escapes is the travel-comedy podcast that sends Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner across the South West and Wales to discover brilliant places, meet fascinating locals and throw themselves into experiences they might never normally try. Join our endlessly curious adventurers as they surf inland waves, train with a Welsh rugby international, discover what makes the perfect British seaside holiday a…Social links:
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Torquay: In Search of the Perfect Beach Holiday
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…
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Wrestling: Heels, Heroes and Headlocks
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…
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Bristol: Surfing, Balloons and Big Ideas
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 a…
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Rugby Rivalry: Cardiff Showdown
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 Thoma…
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BONUS EPISODE: Trackanory brings myths and legends to life
Following our Line To Legend Special, our friends at Great Western Railway have released a new Trackanory series which brings myths and legends to life. Sit down, relax and enjoy as kid's TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson reads The Giants of Avon Gorge, the story of how two brothers accidentally carve …
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The Line to Legend Land Special
Some stories belong to the past. Others are tied to places, waiting to be discovered. In this special episode of Great Escapes, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner set off on a journey through myth, memory and the landscapes that have inspired some of Britain’s most enduring legends. They begin with GWR’s…
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Christmas Special: Meeting Santa & Life in Panto
Christmas is on the horizon, and this week Great Escapes heads to Cheltenham to meet the people who make the season feel magical. In this special Christmas episode, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner explore Cheltenham at its most festive, from glowing Regency streets to countryside grottoes and backstage…
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Haunted South West: Jamaica Inn Tales & Castle Drogo Secrets
In this episode of Great Escapes, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner travel across Devon and Cornwall to explore two iconic landmarks – one perched high above the moors, the other steeped in shadowy smuggler lore. From rose-pruning and brass-polishing at Castle Drogo to ghost stories and literary inspirati…
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Isy in the Chippie as Dan goes Quackers
In this episode of Great Escapes, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner head to Exmouth – a classic Devon seaside town bursting with charm, creativity and seriously good fish and chips. Isy spends the day behind the counter at The Proper Fish & Chip Co., learning the ropes from Danny, a man with over 30 year…
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The Freeminer and The Pottery Queen
Beneath the Forest of Dean lies history, colour and creativity – from centuries-old mines to a home filled with art and light. In this episode of Great Escapes, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner head deep into the Forest of Dean – a landscape of legends, light and remarkable contrasts. Dan ventures unde…
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