Barry discovers the legend of Aled Jones, explores the honeypot village of Betws-y-Coed from the comfort of a commercial bin, and climbs his way to a series finale atop a relatively beautiful Nuttall. This episode is sponsored by Visit Luton. Live it. Die it. Luton it. Music credits: Wasted Britain, Scott Holmes Happy Days, Scott Holmes Put on a Magical Hood Passage Version, Feldmaus

Barry Patterson Tour of Britain Podcast

Snowdonia: Episode 6 Barry Patterson Tour of Britain

Barry finally gets a chance to try on his all-weather action Tweed in this jaunt to the Outer Hebrides. He recounts the origin myth of Harris Tweed, visits an atmospheric Hebridean ‘blackhouse,’ and dines with one of the region’s rising culinary stars. This episode is sponsored by Tifftoffy College, Perthshire. Music credits: Wasted Britain, Scott Holmes Gigue (BWV 995), Musick’s Recreation. Milena Cord-to-Krax Celtic Warrior, Damiano Baldoni Irish Club, Podington Bear

Outer Hebrides: Episode 5 Barry Patterson Tour of Britain

This time, Barry travels north on the lowest numbered motorway in Britain, enjoys a burger at the Leicester Forest East service station, and recalls his incredible talent for a niche musical instrument. This episode is sponsored by Fuldodger Wealth Redistribution. Music credits: Wasted Britain, Scott Holmes Corporate advertisement, Scott Holmes When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido and Aeneas), Henry Purcell

M1 Northbound: Episode 4 Barry Patterson Tour of Britain

Barry Patterson learns the Cornish art of pilchard pounding, visits the sacred St Michael’s Mount and enjoys a trip to the underrated but scenic Newquay bus station. This episode is sponsored by Robertson’s Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM) products. Music credits: Wasted Britain, Scott Holmes Playtime, Jahzzar Great Open Sea, Wellington Sea Shanty Society Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos in Spain Gregorian Chanting 2, YouTube Paper lanterns in the dusk, Springtide

Cornwall: Episode 3 Barry Patterson Tour of Britain

Barry takes a trip to the UK capital to experience the wonder of the world’s largest repository of stolen goods (the British Museum), the fetid waters of the Thames, and the cavernous new Elizabeth Line. This episode is sponsored by Grannies4Gold. Music credits: Wasted Britain, Scott Holmes Mahashivaratri Mela Festival Gokarna, Samuel Corwin 8bitDetective, Bass Assassin Happy Whistle, Scott Holmes Postcards, Scott Holmes

London: Episode 2 Barry Patterson Tour of Britain

The North East is a special place. Forget your almond milk upside down cappuccino. It’s a mechanically reclaimed hoof pie, washed down with a pint of sorrow for you sir! Barry takes a trip to the intersex Angel of the North, the micro-city of Durham, and the Berwick-upon-Tweed Sports Direct. This episode is sponsored by Colin Naysmith Funeral Directors. Music credits: Wasted Britain, Scott Holmes Peaceful Mind, Borrtex Drift, Scott Holmes Brip Pop, Scott Holmes We Stand Still, Scott Holmes Discovery, Scott Holmes Locked Up, Scott Holmes 8bitDetective, Bass Assassin

North East: Episode 1 Barry Patterson Tour of Britain

An intro to the Barry Patterson Tour of Britain Podcast series.

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Hello - I'm Barry Patterson, traveller and legend. Join me as I travel the height and width of the country, fingering the pulse of the nation. "Barry combines the grit of Michael Palin with the acerbic wit of Fearne Cotton" (Practical Pig Magazine)

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