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Great British Adventures

Tom Bryan
Mental Health
Running
Personal Growth
Cycling
Sub-2:20 Marathon
English National Parks
Adventure
Organic Farming
Running Community
Nature Connection
Refugee Integration
Pakistani Running Community
Personal Experience Of Grief
Coaching
Life Coaching
Outdoor Adventure
Wales
Wild Camping
Outdoor Adventures
Well-Being

Hey I'm Tom! I'm a film-maker, adventurer and former BBC journalist. Join me in conversation with those who chose a life of adventure, those who don't take normal as normal and those with incredible stories to tell. If you think you know someone who has a Great British Adventure story to tell, please get in contact: linktr.ee/tombryanyeah

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Britain's in the middle of another heatwave, but Benny P's got a good store of ice to keep us all cool.

We chat about what these increasingly extreme summers might mean for the future, how the sunshine transforms life behind the Trailside Coffee van... more

What if joy isn't something you earn after you've fixed your life - but the thing that helps you build it in the first place?

This week I'm joined by life coach, retreat host and founder of The Joy Project, Meg Holloway.

After leaving a corporate c... more

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Danny Bent has spent years chasing adventure.

From ultra-endurance survival challenges to being marooned on a deserted island in the Maldives, he's built a life around pushing boundaries and stepping into the unknown.

But recently, his focus has sh... more

Esther Lloyd didn’t grow up as a cyclist, and she didn’t ease her way into the sport either.

What started as a complete beginner journey just a few years ago, has turned into racing across continents in some of the toughest ultra-endurance events i... more

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In this episode, Tom shares his journey behind training for his first bike race (and it's a big one!)

After a period of burnout, mental health struggles, and being forced to step away from life for a short while, this episode is more about what it ... more

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For Mark White, gratitude is more than just a word.

It’s a daily practice that helped him rebuild his life - from rehab for drug addiction to creating a movement that encourages others to live with more intention, connection, and perspective.

Now ... more

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Here's the best of 2025 - thanks so much for tuning in!

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Alex Staniforth - Caught in Everests Darkest Hour... more

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Nick Butter is a man who’s turned the word “impossible” into a to-do list.

Once a finance professional chasing bonuses and deadlines, a chance meeting with a terminally ill runner made him completely reimagine his life.

Within a few years, he’d le... more

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Recent Guests

Meg Holloway
Founder of The Joy Project, life coach and author of coaching programs
The Joy Project
Episode: Joy Is The Strategy, Not The Reward - Dating Yourself, Self-Trust & Taking Messy Action with Meg Holloway
Esther Lloyd
Epic cyclist and endurance racer
Cycling endurance community
Episode: How To Cycle 300+km A Day Across Europe - Esther Lloyd
Benny P
Barista and adventurer, co-host of the episode
Trailside
Episode: Misadventures 5 - Training to Race Across Europe - Burnout, Healing & The Courage of Solo Adventures
Mark White
Founder of The Grateful Mile and Daily Five
Grateful Mile; Daily Five
Episode: Building a Life of Gratitude - From Rehab to a Global Movement - Mark White
Alex Staniforth
Climber and resilience advocate, survived a deadly Everest expedition
Episode: The Best of 2025!
Sarah Ruggins
Record-breaking endurance cyclist
Episode: The Best of 2025!
Charlie Bennett
Regenerative farmer and advocate for sustainable agriculture
Episode: The Best of 2025!
Deo Kato
Adventurer who ran from Cape Town to London
Episode: The Best of 2025!
Jacquetta Megarry
Trailblazer who created guidebooks for hiking trails
Episode: The Best of 2025!

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Tom Bryan
Host of Great British Adventures, film-maker, adventurer and former BBC journalist.

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A Second Life on Foot: Jacquetta Megarry and New Adventures After Midlife
Q: How do you decide which routes are worthy of having a guide?
Well, the great thing about being, as it were, a one-man band is the fact that you can be agile, you can follow your interests, you can choose your territory.
A Second Life on Foot: Jacquetta Megarry and New Adventures After Midlife
Q: What do you say to those who are in the later years in their life?
You're quite right about age and stage. And indeed, I meant to say to you, when you were talking about booking time for yourself, you were really talking about people who were working age.
Rave on for the Avon: Bristol’s Swimming Revolution - Charlotte Sawyer & Aggie Nyagari
Q: Charlotte, what's your perspective on what the River Avon has meant to you over the years?
The River Avon has been amazing to get to know, and it has brought joy into my life, a lot more joy.
From Novice Cyclist to Record Breaker in 2 Years - Sarah Ruggins
Q: What does your recovery look like?
It's intuitive and emotional, ramping back exercise over time and focusing on how my body feels.
From Novice Cyclist to Record Breaker in 2 Years - Sarah Ruggins
Q: How is the body?
I am recovering well, my aerobic system is strong, and my muscular and nervous systems are slowly beginning to recover.

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What is Great British Adventures about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on bold, real-life journeys—ranging from ultra-endurance challenges and long-distance travel to environmental activism and resilience through adversity. Conversations often weave practical how-tos (training for long events, route planning, safety) with deeply personal themes like burnout, mental health, community, and the ethics of living closer to nature. A standout throughline is the transformative power of shared adventures and meaningful communities, whether pursuing extreme projects, exploring migration and identity, or using storytelling to illuminate environmental and social issues. Listeners can expect candid, experience-rich narratives from athletes, filmmakers, writers, and organizers who turn daring exploits into... more

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