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Bite-Size Britain

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Chris Tetreault-Blay takes you on a whistle-stop tour of some of the most fascinating locations across Great Britain, each with its own historical links and tales to be told.
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Ep. 8 - A Most Historic Week for Modern Britain

Bite-Size BritainSep 13, 2022

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Ep. 8 - A Most Historic Week for Modern Britain

Ep. 8 - A Most Historic Week for Modern Britain

The week commencing 5th September 2022 will go down as one of the most memorable - and historically significant - in recent British history. On the Monday, we found out who would be the next Prime Minister. On the Tuesday, both the outgoing and incoming PM's met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to carry out the required formalities in this changing of the guard.

Liz Truss' appointment as political leader was overshadowed when a mere 2 days later, the Queen herself passed away, bringing to a close a truly historic 70-year reign as Britain's head-of-state.

Chris discusses his thoughts on these 7 days, some of the often-overlooked societal impacts will be, whilst also touching on just some of the world events that occurred during Queen Elizabeth's life on the throne.

To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media:

Facebook: @DMTPodNet

Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84

Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

Sep 13, 202222:10
Ep. 7 - House of Frankenstein, Bath

Ep. 7 - House of Frankenstein, Bath

To commemorate the recent first anniversary of the attraction's launch, in this episode Chris features the impeccable immersive House of Frankenstein, situated in the centre of Bath.

Over the years, it has seldom been acknowledged that Mary Shelley wrote much of her groundbreaking novel in the city itself, giving the House of Frankenstein even more importance of its own, as the first attraction of its kind to pay homage to Shelley.

This episode features highlights from Chris' interview with co-creators Jonathan Willis & Chris Harris, recorded last year for Dead Men Talk.

For further information on what lies within the House of Frankenstein, where to find them and to book tickets, be sure to visit www.houseoffrankenstein.com or on their social media:

Facebook: @HouseofFrankensteinBath

Instagram: @houseoffrankenstein_bath

Twitter: @Frankensteinbth

To hear or watch the full interview, check it out on Dead Men Talk (Season 3, Episode 3) available on YouTube, Amazon, Spotify and all major podcast platforms.


To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media:

Facebook: @DMTPodNet

Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84

Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

Aug 05, 202213:28
Ep. 6 - The Chained Oak at Alton, Staffordshire

Ep. 6 - The Chained Oak at Alton, Staffordshire

In this episode, Chris takes a look at the legend of 'The Chained Oak' near the village of Alton, in Staffordshire.

Around 1821, it is believed that the Earl of Shrewsbury fell victim to a beggar woman’s curse after he shunned her appeal for charity whilst he travelled home to Alton one night. ‘The Chained Oak’ tree still stands as a symbol of this legend.

In 2000, Alton Towers theme park adopted their own take on the story in their newest attraction at the time – ‘Hex: The Legend of The Towers’.

To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media:

Facebook: @DMTPodNet 

Instagram: @dmtpodnet 

Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

Jun 08, 202215:17
Ep. 5 - Hound Tor & Kitty Jay's Grave

Ep. 5 - Hound Tor & Kitty Jay's Grave

Dartmoor has it's own rich history and folklore, and in what will likely be the first of many episodes exploring this we visit two of the most well-known locations. At Hound Tor you can visit and explore the remains of a medieval village, once a homestead to six households, which mysteriously became deserted by the 15th Century.  And just down the road, you can find the crossroads grave-site of the tragic Kitty Jay, with its own mysterious happening which still occurs to this day. To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media: Facebook: @dmtpodnet Instagram: @dmtpodnet Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Jun 05, 202214:53
Ep. 4 - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard #1 - The Mary Rose
Jun 05, 202217:21
Ep. 3 - Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight

Ep. 3 - Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight

Chris takes a trip down memory lane for this episode, as he re-visits some childhood memories that he has recently been able to re-live through the eyes of his own kids. Situated on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, Blackgang Chine is home to the UK's oldest theme park. Steeped in local history of smuggling and shipwrecks, it's easy to see why this is somewhere that can stir the imagination and curiosity of almost everyone who visits there. Also hear how elements of Blackgang's history inspired another of Chris' own novels along the way. To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media: Facebook: @deadmentalkpod Instagram: @deadmentalkpodcast Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Jun 05, 202218:35
Ep. 2 - Bradley Woods & Manor, Newton Abbot

Ep. 2 - Bradley Woods & Manor, Newton Abbot

We start the series at a place very dear to Chris' heart, as Bradley Woods is not only the place where he and his wife first met and where he proposed to her 5 years later, but also provides the setting that first inspired Chris to write his debut novel, 'Acolyte'. Situated just outside of the town centre of Newton Abbot, Bradley Woods houses not only a National Trust manor house but also a spot with a dark history of its own. To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media: Facebook: @deadmentalkpod Instagram: @deadmentalkpodcast Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Jun 05, 202215:39
Ep. 1 - The First Bite: What Will This Podcast Taste Like?

Ep. 1 - The First Bite: What Will This Podcast Taste Like?

What can you expect from this brand-new podcast? Find out here, in this quick introduction! Author and podcaster Chris Tetreault-Blay explores some of his favourite locations throughout Great Britain, each with its own historic significance and stories to tell! To keep up-to-date with Chris' work and further news & episodes, be sure to follow him on social media: Facebook: @DMTPodNet Instagram: @dmtpodnet Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Jun 05, 202211:09