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1299 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

38:49

This week Laura tells Will all about 1299 - a year full of tiny details including a prissy nun who is just way too perfect, a detour through what not to get stuck in a mangle and then finishing up with a small start to a massive historical deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Deep Dive On: The Great Flood of 1953 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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For our final (ever?!) deep dive, Laura tells Ron all about the Great Flood of 1953 that they learned about on their trip to Canvey Island. They try to explain the details of the storm and hear some stories from eye witnesses about what it was like to live through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Deep Dive On: The Piña Colada Song 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

Yes, we know: there hasn't been an interview. The file is lost somewhere in the ether of Will's internet but that won't stop us from prattling on for further time about the wonders of the Escape/Piña Colada song for 45 minutes. In a fun, giggly, lovely little chitter chatter the two besties catch up and dissect the Piña Colada song... Hosted on Aca…

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National Treasures Goes To: Canvey Island 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

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Laura and Will have a blissful trip to Canvey Island and then Will spoils it by being selfless/an idiot. This episode features some of the history of Canvey Island, some fish and chips, some cold weather and a few technical issues as Laura and Will get used to the new microphones and how they work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Oh Sweet February 2:45

2y ago2:45

2:45

Due to a planned brilliant thing and an unplanned very irritating thing we are taking a break for a month. That's the headline, listen to the episode if you want more details. We'll see you in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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National Treasures Deep Dive: Dinosaurs in the UK 39:05

2y ago39:05

39:05

In this, our final episode from Lewes Castle and Archaeological Museum Laura tells Will all about dinosaurs in the UK. And between you and me it is bloody fantastic. So pop it in your ears and enjoy. Please don't forget that if you'd like the extended versions of all of these episodes as well as a weekly bonus podcast and a monthly Hosted on Acast.…

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National Treasures Deep Dive: Witchcraft in the UK 38:50

2y ago38:50

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Hello everyone. This your first little deep dive after our visit to Lewes Castle and Archaeological museum. Now we can all agree that that was a lovely day out. But it gets better! In this episode Will tells Laura all about Witchcraft in the UK and a great time is had by all. Apart from the poor innocent women accused of Witchcraft. Obviously. But …

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National Treasures Goes To: Lewes Castle Museum 48:54

2y ago48:54

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Hello! Welcome back! After our little trek round the ruins of Lewes Castle last week, we this week take a moment to explore the archaeological museum that's twinned with the castle. We look at all sorts of history from the super super old flints, to the Romans, to the Victorians. It is an absolutely delightful exploration of a treasure trove, just …

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National Treasures Goes To: Lewes Castle 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

Happy New Year everyone! Laura and Will kick off 2023 with a delightfully wholesome visit to Lewes Castle. Tucked away on a cobbled street just off the main High Street through Lewes, are the ruins of Lewes Castle. Built by William de Warrenne right back in the past when everything was a nightmare. They explore the history of Lewes and the castle, …

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National Treasures Christmas Quiz 2022 46:33

2y ago46:33

46:33

So... listen, there was not quite enough of Brighton Christmas Market for us to be able to spin that visit into a double episode. We really did our best, but... this episode would have been us just going round that ferris wheel 60 times and no one wanted that. SO! We huddled back to our cosy homes and had a little Christmas party with our patrons. …

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National Treasures Goes To: Brighton Christmas Market (Christmas Special 2022) 42:22

2y ago42:22

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Now, for our Christmas Special 2022 we headed down the road to Brighton Christmas market to splurge on some tat, pick up some last minute gifts and have a cup of something mulled. We decided to take the National Treasures intern AKA Maki with us and we took her on her first ever ferris wheel. What follows is one of the gentlest, most festive episod…

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Christmas Special Deep Dive: The Twelve Days of Christmas 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

Welcome welcome one and all. Christmas is round the corner and before our Christmas Special we have another deep dive. This time Will tells Laura all about the 12 Days of Christmas. Expect twists, turns, jokes, and frankly just too many birds. WHO NEEDS SEVEN SWANS EVER? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Christmas Special Deep Dive: The North Pole 40:37

2y ago40:37

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Oh Merry Christmas one and all. In this festive season we have decided to switch things up a bit. We have two deep dive firsts and then a bumper double episode. So in this episode enjoy Laura telling Will all about The North Pole, and really enjoy the growing realisation that Will has legit no idea what the North Pole actually is. Hosted on Acast. …

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BONUS Years and Years 1674 48:02

2y ago48:02

48:02

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National Treasures Deep Dive: Lost Things 50:14

2y ago50:14

50:14

In your second and final deep dive from the episodes at the Forest of Dean Sculpture trail Laura tells Will all about Lost Things, and what a time we have. Shergar, Vanilla Ice, Caves. Its a wild ride. Enjoy it I say Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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National Treasures Deep Dive: Crisp Flavours 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

We asked you to vote, and you did. So Will tells Laura all about Crisp Flavours, both at home and abroad. I'll be honest, it's a lot better than it sounds. Though we do end up saying the word 'allium' just far too much. Enjoy!! Please don't forget to like and subscribe and leave us a review. And if you'd like to support National Treasures you can d…

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John C. Reilly & Will Ferrell 57:41

2y ago57:41

57:41

On this week’s episode your favorite pop culture savants are talking all things John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell.Av Laura Lubrano, Paul Mauriello, and Sydney Braat

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National Treasures Chats To: Nick Page 39:54

2y ago39:54

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Last week we had a simply tremendous walk around the Sculpture Trail in the Forest of Dean and this week we bumble a few miles further down the road to visit Nick Page and ask him why he loves it there. It's always an amazing time being in Nick's company; whether that's because he's your buddy and you get to chat to him a lot (Laura), he's an acqua…

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National Treasures Goes To: The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail 51:38

2y ago51:38

51:38

November. Newvember. New subject?! Let's go! This month is all about The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and comedian Nick Page... what a top legend he is. He asked to come all the way to Gloucester for a lovely, peaceful walk around the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and the jaunt to visit him for a chat. He also fed us focaccia which makes him our…

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Deep Dive On: Taxidermy 39:00

2y ago39:00

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We simply cannot apologise enough for the lateness of this episode but we do hope you enjoy it now it has arrived! Will has worked mega hard this week to research as much taxidermy as possible and stuff it into an episode for you to enjoy. We look at the history, the developments, the brilliance and the macabre. Enjoy! For the full version of this …

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Deep Dive On: Orangeries 40:04

2y ago40:04

40:04

Well, you stitched her up again didn't you there listeners? You voted, we researched, and after our big trip to Wollaton Hall you chose orangeries for Laura to research and tell Will about. She's done her best BUT, just as you would expect if you were packing oranges to send to another country, there will be padding. Laura Lexx tells Will Duggan al…

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National Treasures Chats To: Colin Hoult 45:10

2y ago45:10

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Hurrah! We've got Colin Hoult, who you may know better as Anna Mann, but perhaps no, perhaps you do just know him as Colin Hoult? Either way he's here and he's telling us all about his love of Wollaton Hall, which we visited las week. We chat sandwich bags, we delve further into the subject of supper, we have a look at Trip Advisor reviews... it's …

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National Treasures Goes To: Wollaton Hall 53:13

2y ago53:13

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It's the start of a new month which means a new adventure! This week, Laura and Will head off to Nottinghamshire to visit the incredible Wollaton Hall, which you might know best as Wayne Manor. Ooooh! Laura and Will explore the taxidermy, the guns, the games, the costumes and accidentally stumble across an archaeological dig! For the unabridged ver…

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Deep Dive On: Animals in the Victorian Era 37:25

2y ago37:25

37:25

Hello glorious listener! For our final episode in Cheddar Gorge month we bring you Laura's best research on animals in the Victorian Era. From ole Queen Vicky herself and her pet choices, right through animal welfare and the homes of the masses, and into the more exotic choices for pets becoming available. If you want a little bit more of this kind…

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Deep Dive On: Gimmicky Tourist Attractions 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

After our wonderful trip to Cheddar Gorge and our follow up chat with Richard Herring about why he loves it so much, we are now on to the portion of the month where we get researchy! First up, you voted for Will to tell Laura all about Gimmicky Tourist Attractions from around the world. Will digs into the internet's finest examples of terrible thin…

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National Treasures Chats To: Richard Herring 39:06

2y ago39:06

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We sit down with absolute podcasting royalty this week to ask him about one of his true life's passions: Cheddar Gorge. Richard Herring of RHLSTP fame has the tables turned as we ask him some seriously stupid question, some seriously brilliant questions, and have a good laugh with him about the natural wonder that is Cheddar Gorge. Richard is wonde…

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National Treasures Goes To: Cheddar Gorge 48:23

2y ago48:23

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It's excursion week, and the start of a brand new month of adventuring! This week, the dynamic duo Laura Lexx and Will Duggan are off to Somerset, Laura's birthplace, to visit Cheddar Gorge on the orders of none other than the King of Cheddar - Richard Herring! Laura and Will go deep into not one but two caves, and also to the very top of the mount…

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BONUS Years and Years 1953 56:52

2y ago56:52

56:52

Due to the new format and not wanting to confuse people by starting a new topic in the same month (and yes it is September now, but this was supposed to come out on Wednesday which was still August, but Will just had a nightmare). We thought we'd use this week to try and entice some of the non Patreon listeners over to Patreon (patreon.com/national…

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Deep Dive On: Pin Up Nose Art 31:03

2y ago31:03

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This week it's Will's turn to listen to the people and do the research on whatever they want. The people chose pin up art! Of course they did! It's the sexiest answer! Will, with a little help from friend of the podcast Charlotte, tells Laura all about the evolution of pin up art from it's bizarre invention to becoming a bit racy, to a bit racist, …

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Deep Dive on: (le) Concorde 48:08

2+ y ago48:08

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In a world first for National Treasures we present our first ever Deep Dive episode! In the first week of August we visited IWM Duxford, then the following week we talked to Ed Byrne all about it. Now, the people have spoken and told us that the two things they want more detail on from our trip and our chat are Concorde and sexy pin up ladies. Next…

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Laura Lexx and Will Duggan chat to Ed Byrne about IWM Duxford 45:48

2+ y ago45:48

45:48

After a truly astonishing trip to see all the planes and nakey ladies on the planes at the IWM Duxford last week, Laura and Will are this week invited into the very home of comedy royalty Ed Byrne to talk to him about why he loves it there so much. They chat niche hobbies, aeronautics and why Laura is scared of space. Enjoy! And don't forget to vot…

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Imperial War Museum Duxford 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

51:51

Laura Lexx and Will Duggan are BACK with the fourth series of their adorable, hit podcast: The National Treasures Podcast. Between them they've done it all: Live at The Apollo, a Fosters Award, Mock the Week, The Edinburgh Fringe 2022. But have they ever been to the IWM in Duxford? Well... no. They head off up the motorway to the sort of vaguely Ca…

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Classic Summer Movies 1:01:38

2+ y ago1:01:38

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On this week’s episode your favorite pop culture savants are talking all things "classic summer movies."Av Laura Lubrano, Paul Mauriello, and Sydney Braat

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Tom Cruise 1:08:56

2+ y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

On this week’s episode your favorite pop culture savants are talking all things Tom Cruise.Av Laura Lubrano, Paul Mauriello, and Sydney Braat

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Jo Caulfield, Martel Maxwell and Jamie MacDonald 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

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'Treasures of The National Library of Scotland' is a new permanent exhibition at the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. It provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world. At the Library we collect and preserve the memory of the Scottish nation on behalf of the people of Sco…

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Liz Lochhead, Damian Barr and Leanne Crichton 32:47

2+ y ago32:47

32:47

'Treasures of The National Library of Scotland' is a new permanent exhibition at the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. It provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world. At the Library we collect and preserve the memory of the Scottish nation on behalf of the people of Sco…

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Grant Stott, Len Pennie and Sanjeev Kohli 33:01

2+ y ago33:01

33:01

'Treasures of the National Library of Scotland' is a new permanent exhibition at the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. It provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world. At the Library we collect and preserve the memory of the Scottish nation on behalf of the people of Sco…

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Coming Soon: Treasures of The National Library of Scotland 1:42

2+ y ago1:42

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To mark the opening of the ‘Treasures of The National Library of Scotland’, we’ve asked some of Scotland’s real life national treasures to select their favourite items from the exhibition. Hosted by Julia Sutherland, this series of podcasts takes a deeper dive into the objects, collections and artifacts that each guest finds most interesting. They …

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Bridgerton Season 2, The Infamous Will Smith Smack & More! 1:05:12

2+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

The world started opening back up again this Spring so like many of our listeners, Laura, Paul and Sydney took their long overdue vacations, but we're back and there's so much to talk about! On this week’s episode your favorite pop culture savants are catching up on our winter hiatus and all things coming this spring.…

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Kelvedon Hatch with Angela Barnes 1:01:04

2+ y ago1:01:04

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How is it the last episode of the series ALREADY? We don't know. We're gutted to be saying good bye again but so happy to share this final episode with you all. This week we popped up to Essex to visit a secret ex-government nuclear bunker at the request of Angela Barnes. We got scared by mannequins, we contemplated our own deaths and we got confus…

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The Clink Museum with Rachel Fairburn 52:15

2+ y ago52:15

52:15

Laura and Will have finally been sent down! Their crime? Everything! Laura and Will head into that there London today and investigate The Clink, a prison on the banks of the river Thames in historic Southwark. They see torture devices, creaking doors, tales of prisoners, and one of them hurts themself. Which one? You'll have to listen to find out. …

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Wookey Hole Caves- Laura's choice 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

45:12

It's Laura's choice this week. She took us to a childhood favourite of hers; Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset. We were joined by two special guests (and in a first for us both special guests were human). So listen to Will fall in love with a witch, Laura lose her mind over a bat with a South London accent and quite frankly more dinosaurs than any of u…

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Welford Park with Michael Chakraverty 47:10

2+ y ago47:10

47:10

Would you like to pour bliss into your ears? Well, get a load of this episode. Laura Lexx and Will Duggan take themselves on a day trip to beautiful Welford Park, home of the Great British Bake Off. This day trip was requested by Michael Chakraverty, who appeared on series 10 of Bake Off. After the disaster that was their trip to Box Hill, Laura an…

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The Whitgift Centre with Nabil Abdulrashid 48:11

2+ y ago48:11

48:11

In a National Treasures first, Laura and Will head to East Croydon on the orders of Britain's Got Talent star Nabil Abdulrashid. You know how most comedians really take the mick out of their own neighbourhood? Well not Nabil! Laura and Will experience all the nostalgia of mooching round a shopping centre and drinking apple tango. Also, Laura does s…

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Mid Season Years & Years: 4BC 40:49

2+ y ago40:49

40:49

We are halfway through the series for the third outing of The National Treasures Podcast so we thought we'd give you another little sneak preview of you what goes on behind the patreon iron curtain. Every week release a new episode of Years & Years, looking at a different year with forensic detail (ish). This week we took our first foray into the B…

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Stratford Upon Avon with Georgia Tennant 52:40

2+ y ago52:40

52:40

Laura and Will go to Stratford. What is Stratford famous for? Yep, that's right: BUTTERFLIES. We have a great time getting dive bombed by some massive fitties and looking at all their sexy sexy wings. Then we go for a wander round Stratford and get very disappointed in a Waterstones. After some traditional Stratfordian lunch it's time to chat to Ge…

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The Sir John Soane's Museum with Alasdair Beckett-King 1:03:39

2+ y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This week Laura and Will finally get to go and see The Sir John Soane Museum in London's Holborn after having had it raved about by not one but two comedian friends! It's absolutely full to bursting and provided much merriment wandering about and trying to absorb the organised chaos of the place. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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The Booth Museum - Will's Choice 56:35

3y ago56:35

56:35

This week it's old Double Duggs' choice of location and he chose... close to home. Brighton! Home of the pavillion, the pier, a million different day trips. So which one of these are we going to? We are hitting up the Booth Museum. A little known museum on Devil's Dyke Road. Home to a fabulous collection of taxidermy birds and animals. Laura and Wi…

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Tina Turner & Lionel Richie 57:05

3y ago57:05

57:05

On this week’s episode your favorite pop culture savants are talking all things Tina Turner & Lionel Richie.Av Laura Lubrano, Paul Mauriello, and Sydney Braat

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The William Morris Gallery with Mark Watson 51:57

3y ago51:57

51:57

After last week's debacle we really needed a nice clean, fun day out somewhere that wasn't awful and Mark Watson PROVIDED! We popped along to Walthamstow to visit the William Morris Gallery and learned about his life and work. Mark Watson is a brilliant writer, comedian and podcaster and we're so grateful for him for coming on our little show. If y…

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