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...

Steve boldly tries to take Shaun exploring barefoot in amazing jungle with anacondas, jaguars and hitherto undiscovered insects. Steve's had some of the greatest experiences of his life there and thinks nature is the best holiday from modern life. Will Shaun, a self-described beta male, join Steve in sleeping up a tree with harpy eagles? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is the voice of reason, as Shaun finds himself strangely tempted. Your Place Or Mine is the travel...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rob Delaney opens with a spirited attempt to get Shaun to visit his birthplace in Eastern Massachusetts, USA, selling it on the basis that as New England is quite like England anyway, it’ll be no bother for Shaun… 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...

It’s cold and it’s grey out there right now, so time to start planning your holiday. Welcome to Shaun’s mini travel guides, to warm you up before Series 2. In this guide, Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence share the most romantic destinations for all the globetropping lovers out there, from Paris to... Vegas? The destinations they recommend include: - Paris - Table Mountain, Cape Town - New York - Las Vegas - Cherry Blossom in Japan Thanks for stopping by...

It’s cold and it’s grey out there right now, so time to start planning your holiday. Welcome to Shaun’s mini travel guides, to warm you up before Series 2. In this guide, Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence share some unexpected artistic destinations, from satirical street art to sand sculptures. The destinations they recommend include: - Wynwood Walls, Miami - Street art, Budapest - East Side Gallery, Berlin - Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg - Sandcastle...

It’s cold and it’s grey out there right now, so time to start planning your holiday. Welcome to Shaun’s mini travel guides, to warm you up before Series 2. In this guide, Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence share the weirdest and most wonderful shopping experiences in the world, from markets that float to witches’ markets. The destinations they recommend include: - Night markets, Taipei, Taiwan - Night markets, Carnac, France - La Grande Braderie de Lille,...

It’s cold and it’s grey out there right now, so time to start planning your holiday. Welcome to Shaun’s mini travel guides, to warm you up before Series 2. In this guide, Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence share the wildest places to see some of nature’s most amazing creatures, from swimming pigs to some esteemed tortoises. The animals they recommend seeing include: - Beach penguins, South Africa - Galapagos tortoises - Malawi Lake flies - Fossa...

It’s cold and it’s grey out there right now, so time to start planning your holiday. Welcome to Shaun’s mini travel guides, to warm you up before Series 2. In this guide, Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence share some seriously fab festivals, from Burning Man to the world’s biggest food fight. The festivals they recommend include: - Crop Over, Barbados - Burning Man, Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA - La Tomatina, Bunol, Spain - Harbin Ice and Snow Festival,...

Journalist, author and TikTok maestro Sophia Smith Galer loves languages. So the combination of Spanish, Arabic, history, culture and art offered by the city of Granada tempted her to brave the height of summer in one of the hottest places in Spain. Despite the hazards of heat to health, and the occasional cockroach, can Shaun be tempted by the extraordinary Alhambra, delicious tapas and fine sherries on offer? Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until...

Multi-million viewed TikTok star and bilingual comedian Tatty Macleod grew up in Brittany, France. A stunning former medieval kingdom with coastal charm and Celtic roots akin to Cornwall, plus French food and better weather. Sounds idyllic. But how might the locals and holidaying Parisiennes feel about Shaun rocking up with his family? Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each...

Beloved TV presenter, Michaela Strachan, sets about trying to convince Shaun that Cape Town is worth leaving London for. With zip-lining, hikes, whale watching and wine amongst the many attractions to this part of South Africa, does Shaun think he could muster up the energy to embrace all that Cape Town has to offer? Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face...