Bad Manors

Today we're at Muncaster Castle to talk to current heir to the throne, Ewan Frost-Pennington. He tells us what it's like to inherit a castle, bringing drag queens to Cumbria and we meet the current Fool in residence, Ian. Links Follow Bad Manors on Instagram Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok Take a look at Muncaster Castle Credits Produced by Atomized Studios for iHeartRadio Host: Tom Houghton Pr...

On this episode, we're back at Bletchley Park, the secret base of the Code Breakers of World War Two. Tom sits down with Erica & Dr. Thomas to unpack a man often associated with codebreaking, Alan Turing, to find out the truth, the fiction and the legacy of one of Bletchley's most famous names. Links Here's an deep dive video into the Enigma Machine with Erica Follow Bad Manors on Instagram Fo...

In this episode, we'll be saying Au Revoir to our usual British buildings as we take a trip across the channel to see our French neighbours and delve into the rich and captivating history of the Palace of Versailles and the host of filthy French men who lived there. Joining us as our tour guide is none other than Birgit Marie! Links Follow Bad Manors on Instagram Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok...

In this special bumper episode Tom sits down with producers Bex and Chris to hear some of the spookiest tales from the season so far... Plus, we hear some listener stories. Links Follow Bad Manors on Instagram Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok Credits Produced by Atomized Studios for iHeartRadio Host: Tom Houghton Producers: Willem Olenski, Rebecca Rappaport & Chris Attaway Executive Producer...

Today we're re-visiting Oakley Court, a seriously bad manor on the banks of the River Thames. Last time we were there we explored the house and it's hauntings, the tragic deaths of the two boys who lived there and the ridiculously erry Room 110... This week I'm Joined again by Oakley Court expert and friend of the podcast - Jake Roache! You might remember him from our first Episode on Oakley Court...

Today we're taking a visit to Blenhiem Palace, a magnificent country house located in Oxfordshire, England.  It was built as a gift for John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, from Queen Anne and the British Nation, in recognition of his victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704, during the War of Spanish succession.  In this episode we learn why Blenheim Palace took two decades to complete, ho...

Today we're in the oldest recorded town in England, Colchester! It's here, in 1076 that William the Conqueror plundered the local Roman architecture to build the first and largest of his great keeps, Colchester Castle. We're here to learn about the castle's history as a county gaol, it's affiliation with witch hunting, and the origins of fake news... Joining us for the time behind bars are our two...

In this episode we're in Alnwick Castle! The place where Harry Potter learnt Quidditch, the Percy family (not the pigs) lived, and where Tom and his friends stripped naked and got arrested.  Safe it say it's a place that has seen some things! To show us around is our lovely host, Daniel Watkins. Join us for a romp through it's history but just promise to keep your kit on. Links Follow Bad Manors o...

In this episode, we're venturing to Berkeley Castle, an eleventh century medieval fortress to walk through the Its rich history which spans nearly a thousand years. A lot longer than King Edward II managed to last, as in 1327 he fell victim within its walls to one of the most brutal murders of any monarch throughout history... This place is decked out with an assortment of trip steps, arrow slits,...

This week we're descending into hell. A place where politicians and people in positions of power get together to perform the most sorted and disgusting rituals that involve sex and treating women with little to no respect. No, it's not Westminster, it's West Wickham and we're at the Hellfire Caves, a network of 18th century sex tunnels built for sir Francis Dashwood and his horny mates.  In part o...

Today, we're in hell sort of more specifically where at west Wickham park at the Southern edge of the Chilton Hills and we're visiting the Hellfire Caves home to the Hellfire Club. I know what you're thinking. 'Oh, cool! The Dungeons and Dragons club from Stranger Things.' Not quite... The Hellfire Caves were excavated in 1748 for Sir Francis Dashwood well-known prankster and Libertine who was lat...

On today's episode we're at Samlesbery Hall, just outside of Preston in Lancashire, and we're going on a witch hunt. The places are turbulent history with murder, betrayal, and wild accusations of women making pacts with the devil... Links Follow Bad Manors on Instagram Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok Take a look at Samlesbury Hall Credits Produced by Atomized Studios for iHeartRadio Host: Tom...

On today's episode, we'll be stepping inside the walls of Harvington Hall, a historic house in the heart of England. Harvington Hall has preserved its rich heritage for over 400 years and played a significant role in the shaping oh in shaping and played a significant, and played a significant role in shaping the political and religious landscape of the England we know today. It's also riddled with...

On this episode, I'm on a top secret mission at Bletchley Park, the secret base of the Code Breakers of World War Two. It's here that Head of the S.I.S. Sir Admiral Hugh Sinclair, quietly recruited the country's brightest and best mathematicians, puzzle solvers, and service professionals to develop an intelligence gathering code, breaking crack force.  Join me, Erica & Dr. Thomas as I attempt...

On today's episode, we are going to Tutbury Castle, where we're planning on getting sick, spooky, and a little bit sexy. It's where Mary, Queen of Scots, was held for the last few years of her life until they lopped her head off and has been on the frontline of English fighting for hundreds of years having been destroyed and rebuilt countless times. Today's expert guests are Lesley Smith & Gar...

Inveraray Castle is nestled on the banks of Loch Fyne (actual lock, not the seafood restaurant chain) you might recognise it as the fictional Duneagle Castle from the Downton Abbey 2012 Christmas special but there's more to this place than Maggie Smith drinking cups of tea on expensive sofas. The castle also played host to one of the most sorted British scandals in the 20th century.... Today we're...

In case you missed the last episode, Chillingham Castle in Northumberland was home to a lot of posh people. But more interestingly, it's now home to a load of ghosts. Not sure how posh the ghosts are, but we're about to find out because on this episode we are going on a ghost hunt in the UK's most haunted home ... wish me luck! TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains stories about torture & ch...

We're in Northumberland at Chillingham Castle, Chillingham by name, Chillingham by nature. Once a stronghold against the formidable army of William Braveheart Wallace, it's now a family home and tourist attraction and has been voted the most haunted castle in the UK... TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains stories about torture & child mortalities. Links Follow Bad Manors on Instagram Follow...

Knock, knock. Whose there? It's alien transvestite which can mean only one thing... Today we're at Oakley Court a.k.a. Dr Frank N. Furter's castle from the Rocky Horror Picture show. Today we are talking dead cats, drownings, ghosts and witches... Prepare yourselves - it's going to get freaky. TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains stories about drownings & infant mortalities. Links Check out...

Welcome to the first episode of Bad Manors , a podcast about the UK's most interesting buildings and all the scandals that go on behind the scenes. And what better place to start than my old gaff, The Tower of London? In this episode I’m talking to the current Queen of the Castle, Megan Clawson and comparing notes on crazy tourists, pesky ravens, and how to spot your Beefeaters from your King’s Gu...

Welcome to Bad Manors! Follow: Bad Manors on Instagram Follow: Tom on Instagram and TikTok Credits Produced by Atomized Studios for iHeartRadio Host: Tom Houghton Producers: Willem Olenski, Rebecca Rappaport and Chris Attaway Executive Producers: Faye Stewart and Zad Rogers Production Manager: Kaitlin Paramore Production Coordinator: Bella Salini See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...