
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny
Shaun Keaveny presents the travel podcast that isn't going anywhere. Not until we're convinced these destinations are worth getting off the sofa for.
Latest episodes

Nov 15, 2023 • 45min
Salma El-Wardany: Cairo, Egypt
Salma El-Wardany, a BBC presenter, and Iszi Lawrence, a resident geographer, historian, and comedian, discuss the remarkable city of Cairo and its cultural significance. They explore the construction of the Great Pyramid, the unity displayed by the people of Cairo during the Arab Spring revolution, the vibrant food culture in Cairo, and the hazards of the city such as donkey carts and aggressive watermelon sellers.

Nov 8, 2023 • 47min
Tim Peake: The International Space Station, Space
Astronaut Major Tim Peake wants to take Shaun on a wonder-filled trip to the International Space Station. It’s a chance to really get away from it all, to consider our place in the universe and to spacewalk 250 miles above Earth. Shaun loves a bit of astronomy from the comfort of his own home, but can he cope with the realities of being shot into orbit? Galactic cosmic rays, the very real risk of floating off into eternity and toilet trips in microgravity all give him pause for thought. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is on hand to help Shaun decide whether an extraterrestrial holiday is the right choice for him.Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Sarah Goodman and Beth O’DeaYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Nov 1, 2023 • 43min
Kemah Bob: Kefalonia, Greece
Shaun admits that he does actually like going to Greece, which is something of a miracle. So surely comedian Kemah Bob can get him to commit to a trip to the island of Kefalonia, where the goats have golden teeth? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is the umpire.Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Beth O'Dea and Sarah GoodmanYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Oct 25, 2023 • 43min
Maisie Adam: Rovaniemi, Finland
Shaun, a Santa-like figure himself, considers a freezing cold holiday in Santa's snowy hometown. Maisie Adam is sure he'd love the Northern Lights and the heavy metal bands, the black drinks and reindeer. Which Shaun says would be a great band name. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is on hand to tell him more about the nation that is officially the happiest on earth. But would that actually suit Shaun?Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Beth O’Dea and Sarah Goodman.Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Oct 18, 2023 • 43min
Darren Harriott: Manila, The Philippines
Comedian Darren Harriott went to Manila on a whim, but really fell for this (extremely) warm and welcoming city. Will Shaun be persuaded to go? All bets are off. They talk holiday admin blunders, karaoke favourites and the joy of a city break with guaranteed WiFi. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence helps them explore the energetic metropolis.Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Sarah Goodman and Beth O’Dea.Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Oct 11, 2023 • 48min
Steve Backshall: Amazon Rainforest, Suriname
Adventurer Steve Backshall takes Shaun Keaveny on a jungle adventure in Suriname, discussing the diverse fauna, the challenges of the jungle, reptile behavior, and the delights and dangers of the Amazon rainforest. They also share their experiences at Hotel Botte and tease upcoming South American adventures.

Oct 4, 2023 • 42min
Nadiya Hussain: Sylhet, Bangladesh
Bake Off superstar Nadiya Hussain tells Shaun why Bangladesh is the perfect watery destination for a canal-loving man from Lancashire. Shaun fancies wearing a lungi in the shade of a banana tree, but will he be able to cope with water snakes, leeches and 100% humidity? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence really wants to find out. Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Sarah Goodman and Beth O'DeaYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Sep 27, 2023 • 1min
Your Place or Mine is back!
Shaun Keaveny is back with a new series of the BBC Radio 4 travel show that isn't going anywhere. New episodes will be available weekly on BBC Sounds from Wednesday 4 October, 2023.

Jun 28, 2023 • 44min
Jon Ronson: Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA
Jon takes Shaun on a road with incredible views and equally incredible drops off the cliff. Jon's had some strange and amazing experiences along this highway, from San Francisco to Big Sur to Malibu, and Shaun is definitely tempted. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is along for the ride.Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Beth O'Dea and Sarah GoodmanYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Jun 21, 2023 • 42min
Nicki Chapman: Sydney, Australia
Escape to the Country presenter Nicki sells her own favourite country to Shaun. Sydney is gorgeous, and Shaun too could lie on the beach drinking cheap fizzy cooler in the sunshine. But will he get on that plane? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence lived there as a child so she can help him decide.Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Producers: Beth O'Dea and Sarah GoodmanYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
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