
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.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 42min
Ria Lina: Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Comedian Ria Lina presents Shaun with flat white beaches, tulip fields and untouchable cycling seagulls. And you get there on the train. Shaun is happy about that (relatively speaking) and also about having a go at canal pole-jumping. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is happy about chocolate sprinkles on buttery bread for breakfast. 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: Sarah Goodman and Beth O'DeaYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Jun 7, 2023 • 44min
Craig Parkinson: Penang, Malaysia
Actor Craig Parkinson tempts Shaun with incredible food and culture, but there is also a Snake Temple. As Craig admits, sometimes snakes do fall on you out of trees. A very real dilemma for Shaun. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence helps calm him down.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.

May 31, 2023 • 36min
Michelle de Swarte: Alaska, USA
Michelle de Swarte attempts to convince Shaun of the wonders of Alaska, a magnificent wilderness full of moose, wolves and bearded men in shackets. In a bold move, Shaun tries salmon for the first time in 35 years. What could possibly go wrong? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence advises on whale-watching and wolf behaviour management. 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: Sarah Goodman and Beth O'DeaYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

May 24, 2023 • 38min
Adrian Chiles: Murter, Croatia
Adrian Chiles tempts Shaun to the laid-back Croatian island of Murter with potent fig brandy and his mum's homemade biscuits. Will Shaun be reassured by the promise of local strongmen, ready and waiting to carry him across all the bare rocks and sea urchins? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence helps navigate around the island.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: Sarah Goodman and Beth O’DeaYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

May 17, 2023 • 45min
Krishnan Guru-Murthy: The Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Krishnan shares his love of Australia's Cornwall. But actual Cornwall is so much nearer and doesn't have huge spiders that jump up out of the grass at you. Which will Shaun go for? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is on shark patrol.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.

May 10, 2023 • 43min
Jameela Jamil: Los Angeles, USA
Jameela Jamil sells Shaun on the delights of her new hometown, LA: constant summer, sourdough pizza and earthquakes that make the giant inflatable flamingo rock in the pool. And no Californian positivity or juice-drinking is required, Jameela assures Shaun that she's just as much of a grumpy old man as he is. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence shares the LA facts that may tip the balance.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.

Apr 26, 2023 • 39min
Ahir Shah: Ahmedabad, India
Comedian Ahir Shah tells Shaun all about the wonders of Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, India: Gandhi's ashram, a mammoth cricket stadium, dangerously sweet tea, malevolent cows and more.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. With resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence on hand to share facts, each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle.Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Producers: Sarah Goodman and Beth O'Dea

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Apr 19, 2023 • 41min
Vick Hope: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vick Hope on a wildly exciting year she spent in Buenos Aires which even leaves Shaun contemplating a visit despite the very real risk of his being carried off by a harpy eagle.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. With resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence on hand to share facts, each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle.Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Producers: Beth O'Dea and Sarah Goodman

Apr 12, 2023 • 43min
Fatiha El-Ghorri: Larache, Morocco
Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri paints an evocative picture of her family's home town, the fishing port of Larache in Morocco. But will she persuade Shaun to brave the hungry mosquitoes?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. With resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence on hand to share facts, each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle.Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Producers: Becca Bryers & Hannah Hufford

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Apr 5, 2023 • 37min
Thomasina Miers: Oaxaca, Mexico
Thomasina Miers tries to tempt Shaun with the culinary delights and traditional dress of her favourite Mexican state, Oaxaca.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. With resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence on hand to share facts, each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle.Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Producers: Becca Bryers & Hannah Hufford
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