James Fisher
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How to live like a Tudor, and other stories, with Ruth Goodman
Historian and author Ruth Goodman joins James Fisher to discuss her life and work, the importance of working class history and how to cook on an open fire.
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A contemporary home in Sevenoaks with some of the best views in the country
Beechmont Hall is an inspiration, with seven bedrooms, an indoor pool, and glorious gardens to boot.
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More home-grown food needed in the face of global instability and climate change, says NFU, as it marks 'self-sufficiency day'
The nation's largest farming union has urged the Government to not let domestic food production drop below current levels.
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Gather, grow and regenerate at The Newt in Somerset, with star-studded festival lineup announced
The Newt has launched its first 'Gather & Grow' festival, which will dig into discussions on gardening, farming and wellness.
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A thatched cottage in the New Forest where ponies come to your door that's also ridiculously energy efficient
At the aptly named The Thatched Cottage, English Pastoral meets environmental efficiency.
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David Messum: Whimsical tales from the life of one of Britain's greatest art dealers
David Messum joins Country Life to discuss his 60-year career in the art world.
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Rare guitars played by Prince and Noel Gallagher lead Sotheby's Popular Culture Auction
From August 29, you can bid on rare guitars, a Steinway piano from Abbey Road, art by John Lennon and a costume from Gladiator II, among other items.
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A tale of two cities: Former home of Charles Dickens on Hanover Terrace comes up for sale
His portrayals of London in his literature may have been bleak, but his summer home in the city was anything but.
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A castle folly in Weston-super-Mare from which to relax and enjoy views of the Severn Estuary
The aptly named Castle House is a unique three-bedroom home that's been recently refurbished and comes with all the crenellations you could need.
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A glorious East Sussex farmhouse in six acres with outstanding period interiors and a big pond
Five bedrooms and plenty of space is the name of the game at this property near Herstmonceux.
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800 years old and bubblegum pink, take a look inside this Suffolk longhouse
Elms Farm dates from the 12th century and offers three floors, three bedrooms and an acre of glorious gardens.
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Violet Manners: The daughter of a duke with a vision for bridging the gap between the past, present and future of our heritage
Violet Manners, founder of HeritageXplore, joins the Country Life podcast to talk about how the latest technology can help us appreciate and understand our heritage better than ever.
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Six of the best homes, islands and estates for sale in Country Life this week, from £1.5 million to £20 million
Here's our pick of the best homes for sale in the magazine this week.
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Cheval Blanc St Tropez review: The French hotel redefining what luxury means
It's hard to make your mark on one of the world's most famous beach towns, but with the helping of the LVMH luxury conglomerate, Cheval Blanc St Tropez might just have done it, says Country Life's James Fisher.
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Four floors of contemporary living among the trees in Newquay
Gwel Teg is a black timber clad home with five bedrooms in the heart of Newquay. It's name means 'The House in the Trees'. It lives up to the reputation.
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The best beaches in Britain, by the man who's just spend seven weeks visiting 583 of them
The Chief Travel Writer from the Sunday Times joins the podcast to talk about the best beach in the country, and how his dog got fooled by a northern rabbit.
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Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Jersey: Five of the best properties for sale in Country Life this week
Save a Grade I-listed abbey or move into a £17 million mansion on the Channel Island.
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Four bedrooms, tiered gardens and exquisite views over Fowey Harbour
The Old Vicarage is a charming Victorian clifftop villa with spectacular gardens and bags of character.
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A glorious Thames-side house a five-minute row from some of Britain's finest restaurants
Doannee House not only offers six bedrooms and 8,000sq ft of space, but also frontage to the River Thames and easy access to some of the nation's best restaurants.
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Six of the best homes for sale in Country Life this week, from Hertfordshire to Exmoor
The best of the best — as always found in the pages of Country Life.
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'The world's most joyful museum': Young V&A in East London wins top prize
The museum scooped the prestigious Museum of the Year award, the largest in the world, pocketing £120,000 after a three-year renovation.
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Coming soon: London's largest private residential terrace
This five-bedroom penthouse at The Whiteley in London's Queensway comes with a terrace of some 4,400sq ft. Yours for £39.5 million.
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Bentley sets new speed record, but underwater
The new Continental GT Speed spooled up its mighty hybrid powertrain and flew through a tunnel some 292 metres below the sea level. Why? Because why not.
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From a bungalow to riverside brilliance: a home on the Thames that lives up to its name
The River Haven in Thames Ditton might just be the best place in London to sit and watch the world go by.
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