Great British Adventures Podcast

19/11/2025

Nick Butter is a man who’s turned the word “impossible” into a to-do list.

Once a finance professional chasing bonuses and deadlines, a chance meeting with a terminally ill runner made him completely reimagine his life.

Within a few years, he’d left his job, sold his possessions, and embarked on one of the greatest endurance and logistically challenging feats ever attempted: running a marathon in every one of the world’s 196 countries.

22/10/2025

And suddenly I was in an Anna Gavalda short story - Horatio Clare

14/10/2025

Turning new adventures after midlife into a second career 🥾

At the age of 50 Jacquetta Megarry swapped a career in ICT for muddy boots and mountain paths after one adventurous hike along the West Highland Way sparked ...

14/10/2025

Turning new adventures after midlife into a second career 🥾

15/09/2025

A love letter to the River Avon - and a battle cry for Britain’s rivers

What happens when a group of wild swimmers take on the pollution giants and fight for the soul of their local river?

Charlotte Sawyer and Aggie Nyagari, are the pioneering creative duo behind the acclaimed documentary Rave on for the Avon which explores one community’s joyful yet defiant battle to reclaim the River Avon.

30/04/2025

The Merlin Bird ID app is a game changer 👀🦉

15/04/2025

A Tale of Coca‑Cola Ponds, Contraception for Squirrels, and the Hidden Lore of Rural Heritage - Charlie Bennett

Charlie Bennett is a regenerative farmer whose passion for history and storytelling transforms seemingly ordinary farming fields into a tapestry of marvels and hidden tales in an episode where wisdom, wit, and wonder converge.

Charlies a fantastic storyteller and you're gonna want to listen to this one

17/03/2025

The most unique UK travel gems you need to discover 👀

Charlie Wild is one half of The Travel Project, a creative duo on a mission to showcase the very best of UK travel and adventure.

Together with his wife Jess, Charlie has spent years exploring hidden gems, wild landscapes, and thrilling experiences - all without leaving Britain’s shores.

Listen as Charlie shares some of his best-kept gems and the ideal time of year to visit them. Links below of just search 'Great British Adventures' wherever you get your podcasts

03/03/2025

A story that must be more common, but is rarely told

When Tracey Bravo realised she wanted to be a mother but hadn’t met the right person to share that journey with, she made a bold decision - to go it alone.

Tracey’s story is one of courage, determination, and defying convention to create the life she dreamed of. She offers insights into the support networks she built, the lessons she’s learned, and advice for anyone considering the same route.

Listen to our full conversation now. Link in bio or just search ‘Great British Adventures’ whenever you get your podcasts