This House Podcast

From naming your house to bringing it back to life, actor Julia Swift takes us on her house journey, filled with love, enjoy her beautiful voice as she shares interior design tips, memories and her renovation of 2 Frog End, Pithayes, a house and garden straight out of a Jane Austin novel.      

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live in a windmill? Ben Gardiner tells Liz about the fascinating history of Barrington windmill and what living in one entails. He also offers an insight into running an Airbnb, with lots of lovely archive available through his website of the surrounding villages.  

Hemingford Grey Manor is a very special place, it is the oldest, longest continuously inhabited house in the country, dating back 900 years to the Norman's. Diana Boston, Lucy Boston - the author of the Greene Knowe books and world renowned patchworks - daughter in law, tells Liz about the incredible history and artifacts in the house. This episode is not to be missed. Look at accompanying photographs on @this_house_podcast and an extra bonus episode of an audio house tour coming soon which brings it to life.  

Kaisa Maki-Petaja is an interior design enthusiast who has transformed her new build house and garden into a beautiful oasis in a few years. Liz talks to her about her Finnish roots and influences as well as the Finnish culture of house building and design. There are lots of money saving tips and advice on being stylish on a budget with garden design and plants a big topic.  

David Kendrick talks to Liz about his home Tyrells Hall in Shepreth, Hertfordshire. This hall and the land surrounding it forms an important part of the village and it's history tells the story of sheep, rivers, follies, bridges, coaching houses, ghosts, possible tunnels, woods and a gun room! 

Liz Galpin talks Liz through the experience of building your own house. She has done it four times over many years and shares her wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in where to start. This episode looks at design features, off the peg kits and offers advice on the basics. They discuss the highs and lows and Liz and her dog Bentley open up the doors to their latest home to look at.     

The Old Vicarage in Grantchester has been home to The Archer's for over 40 years. Dame Mary Archer discusses the house's illustrious history including its famous past residence Rupert Brooke. A fascinating insight into a beautiful house and Grantchester in Cambridge from someone who knows it best. Accompanying the podcast is the This House instagram page showing photographs and members will be able access extra content throughout the series