Episodes
Three tour guides from Scotland offer insider tips for enjoying Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as exploring the Scottish borderlands, highlands and islands.
Published 07/31/14
Martin Clunes, star of the popular British series "Doc Martin," tells Rick what it's like to film his show on location in Cornwall.
Published 03/06/14
Actor and cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey examines the passion for Indian food in Britain, where the local pub is now serving curry along with the fish and chips.
Published 03/06/14
British tour guide Mark Seymour joins Rick to discuss the ancient stone circles and prehistoric monuments of England.
Published 09/26/13
Anne Doig, a tour guide based in Edinburgh, Scotland, tells us how to make friends and enjoy traditional culture in the Scottish countryside.
Published 09/26/13
Tour guides Gillian Chadwick and Roy Nicholls share their favorite walks through the picturesque English countryside.
Published 09/26/13
A Welsh castle expert gives Rick an insider's look at the hundreds of castles that dot the landscape of Wales.
Published 04/11/13
Rick and British history expert Roy Nicholls discuss mysterious sites from ancient and prehistoric England.
Published 09/17/12
Roy Nicholls, archaeologist and tour guide based in England, continues his tour of ancient Britain, from Hadrian's Wall to Stonehenge.
Published 09/17/12
Bill Bryson found the ultimate bargain travel destination by staying home to get acquainted with the 19th-century English parsonage he lives in. He joins Rick for a glimpse into just how much the comforts of home have changed in just a few generations' time.
Published 09/17/12
Bill Bryson joins Rick for a second interview about his book, "At Home: A Short History of Private Life," in which he explores the histories behind the everyday objects in our homes.
Published 09/17/12
Rick chats with British tour guide and historian Roy Nicholls. They look at how the bed-and-breakfast system works in Britain as a more affordable option to hotels.
Published 09/17/12
Author Chris Rae chats with Rick about his book, "The Septic's Companion," and the slang that separates the Brits from their American cousins.
Published 09/17/12
Rick ventures to the Celtic fringes of Great Britain with two tour guides from Scotland and Wales, who discuss the regions' distinctive cultures.
Published 09/17/12
Rick helps plot the best Scottish itineraries with native-born tour guide Ken Hanley, offering tips on visiting both the trendy cities and lonely outer islands.
Published 09/17/12
Rick talks with Anne Doig and Ken Hanley, two Edinburgh-based guides who cover the ins and outs of Edinburgh for the traveler and explain how to best enjoy the city's fabled summer festivals.
Published 09/17/12
British tour guide Roy Nicholls discusses the English passion for elaborate gardens and shares tips on how travelers can experience the wide variety of gardens in Great Britain.
Published 09/17/12
Scottish tour guide Anne Doig takes us on a tour of Scotland's largest city. An industrial powerhouse in the 19th century, today the city is home to rich historical sights, a thriving arts scene, and the proud and fun-loving "Glaswegian" locals.
Published 09/17/12
London guide Britt Lonsdale explains how to best enjoy a proper afternoon tea service.
Published 09/17/12
Scottish native Anne Doig tells Rick where in Scotland's Highlands and western islands you can escape the tourist crowds — and taste a good whisky.
Published 09/17/12
Screenwriter Andrew Davies has adapted many of Jane Austen's works for film and television. He explains why Austen's writing remains so popular and how travelers can experience Austen's England.
Published 09/17/12
Arthur Smith, proprietor of a bed and breakfast in Glencoe, explains why the wild and sparsely populated highlands are the place to find a more authentic Scotland.
Published 09/17/12
From stately gardens and picturesque villages to pre-historic stone circles and hillsides haunted by wild ponies, Rick explores the small towns and shires of England, as well as options for touring the countryside.
Published 09/17/12
Welshman Martin De Lewandowicz talks about the charms of Wales, explains the reason for the many castles, and tries to teach Rick some phrases in the Welsh language.
Published 09/17/12
Roy Nicholls joins Rick to discuss the delights of enjoying the English countryside on foot.
Published 09/17/12