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Great Escapes with Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner

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Oxford: Punts, Pages and Dreaming Spires

August 25, 2026 · 43 min

Isy and Dan head to the City of Dreaming Spires for a day out that is quintessentially Oxford, beginning at one of the oldest libraries in Europe. First opened to scholars in 1602, the Bodleian Library is home to millions of books and…
Torquay: In Search of the Perfect Beach Holiday

August 18, 2026 · 46 min

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…
Wrestling: Heels, Heroes and Headlocks

August 11, 2026 · 36 min

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…
Bristol: Surfing, Balloons and Big Ideas

August 4, 2026 · 38 min

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…
Rugby Rivalry: Cardiff Showdown

July 21, 2026 · 40 min

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…

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BONUS EPISODE: Trackanory brings myths and legends to life

May 18, 2026 · 11 min

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…
The Line to Legend Land Special

April 1, 2026 · 45 min

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…
Christmas Special: Meeting Santa & Life in Panto

December 16, 2025 · 44 min

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…
Haunted South West: Jamaica Inn Tales & Castle Drogo Secrets

December 2, 2025 · 40 min

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…
Isy in the Chippie as Dan goes Quackers

November 25, 2025 · 36 min

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…
The Freeminer and The Pottery Queen

November 18, 2025 · 40 min

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…
Wild Swims & Gentle Giants: Adventures in Pembrokeshire

November 11, 2025 · 38 min

In this episode of Great Escapes, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner head to Pembrokeshire – a place of wild seas, big skies and quietly brilliant people. Dan takes the plunge with Sian Richardson, founder of the Bluetits Chill Swimmers, for a…

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About the show

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 and even step into the wrestling ring with a London truck driver. Along the way, they meet the people who bring each destination to life and hear the stories that make every place unique. It’s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for unforgettable adventures, big laughs and plenty of surprises. We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.