This is our real life, in real Spain. Ten years of adventures since swapping our glorious Victorian House in leafy Essex for a tiny flat in a wild Andalusian village. I was once a Radio Producer in London, not a great one. I sacked Richard Hammond for not knowing enough about cars. Was rude to J.K. and binned her rubbish first edition new kiddies book. Told the man behind Amazon when it launched in the UK that nobody wanted to shop online for books. So I ran away to Spain with my other half and our big ginger cat...
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Nov 14, 2026 · 7:03
What happens when you take a passionate Spanish woman from sunny Valencia and transplant her into the grey streets of 1960s Luton? Well, you get Aunt Isobel. And believe me,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:15
You've found your dream home in Spain. The villa, the swimming pool, the Mediterranean views. But what if the house you've just bought is actually illegal? And what if the…
Nov 7, 2026 · 10:04
What if the people really running Spain aren't the ones you vote for? Forget the politicians on television. Forget the official explanations. What if there's a secret network of…
Nov 4, 2026 · 5:35
What happens when you start renovating your dream home in Spain and discover that the roof might not be strong enough to support the next chapter? In this episode of Spanish…
Oct 31, 2026 · 5:25
This weekend on Spanish Practices, I reflect on Spain's devastating train tragedy near Toledo and the lives lost. As speculation and accusations begin to circulate, I ask why we…
Oct 28, 2026 · 9:17
Dreaming of buying a home in Spain? Perhaps you're an American looking to retire in the sunshine, escape the rat race, or finally make that move to the Mediterranean. But before…
Oct 24, 2026 · 9:18
If you're moving to Spain, retiring to the Costa del Sol, or already living here as an expat, understanding how the Spanish healthcare system works is essential. But how does…
Oct 21, 2026 · 5:27
Thinking of bringing your British car to Spain? Before you start dreaming about saving thousands of pounds, I think there's one important question you need to ask yourself: will…
Oct 17, 2026 · 6:59
Is Spain's socialist government delivering a better quality of life, or is America's capitalist approach offering a better route to financial security? In Episode 215 of Spanish…
Oct 14, 2026 · 12:08
There's a cemetery just outside Salobreña that I drive past all the time. It looks peaceful enough. Whitewashed walls, flowers, rows of graves and you can see the castle and the…
Oct 12, 2026 · 4:35
Why does Spain celebrate Christopher Columbus — and why is his legacy still so controversial? Today the 12 October, Spain celebrates Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad) , its…
Oct 10, 2026 · 8:29
Driving in Spain can sometimes feel like an exercise in expecting the unexpected. In this episode of Spanish Practices , I take a humorous look at what it's really like behind…
Oct 7, 2026 · 11:19
What does it really take to build your dream home in Spain? When we bought our Spanish house in 2016, we thought we'd found paradise. A wreck of a house, yes… but with…
Oct 3, 2026 · 9:32
Look Up! The Naughty Architecture of Spain Think Spanish architecture is all cathedrals, castles and grand Gothic buildings? Think again. Look closely — or, more accurately, look…
Sep 30, 2026 · 9:56
In this episode of Spanish Practices , I look beyond the shocking images to ask what actually happened. Why did Maricarmen lose her tenancy? Was she offered alternative…
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:29
Is Spain falling out of love with the British tourist? From Magaluf and Ibiza to Benidorm , Spain is changing the way it deals with drunken party tourism. I'm going to take a…
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:59
Casual Cruelty in Spain - Dogs, Birds and Bullfighting Eight puppies in a rubbish bin. A dog abandoned on a piece of string. Birds shot for sport and a little rescue dog called…
Sep 19, 2026 · 10:36
Spain's economy is booming in 2026 — and foreign workers are playing a surprisingly big role. Why are migrants filling jobs, paying taxes and helping drive economic growth — and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 8:03
Am I really living in Spain — or have I simply created a little Britain in the sunshine? In this episode, I'll explore what integration really means, from language and Spanish…
Sep 12, 2026 · 16:45
Think the Spanish Inquisition was something that happened in a dark corner of old Europe? Think again. Spain's infamous religious police crossed the Atlantic — and its reach…
Sep 9, 2026 · 12:02
Moving to Spain? Don't buy that dream home just yet! 🇪🇸 Could AI save you from making an expensive mistake when buying property in Spain? John Metson discovers how AI can…
Sep 5, 2026 · 8:23
🔥 Could a donkey help save your Spanish home from a wildfire? Spain is facing a new generation of wildfires — hotter, faster and increasingly impossible to fight in the…
Sep 2, 2026 · 11:49
In this special report, we look at the escalating crisis in Ceuta, the conflicting reports over how many migrants remain, violence on the beaches, people-smuggling boats, Spain's…
Aug 29, 2026 · 15:28
Thinking of leaving America for the perfect life in Spain? Cheap healthcare, endless sunshine, affordable living and a slower pace of life? Think again. After nearly ten years…
Aug 26, 2026 · 11:21
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Aug 22, 2026 · 10:13
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Aug 19, 2026 · 14:03
Three thousand years of Spanish history. Ten minutes. What could possibly go wrong? In this episode of Spanish Practices , I'm attempting the almost certainly foolish task of…
Aug 19, 2026 · 14:45
Spain Wants Digital Nomads – But Is It Really That Simple? Imagine swapping the commute for a laptop overlooking the Mediterranean. Spain has become one of the world's most…
Aug 15, 2026 · 17:31
OR - The Bikini That Changed Spain: How the Package Holiday Conquered the Costas! OR - Bikinis, Benidorm & Brits Abroad: How Tourism Changed Spain How did Spain go from a…
Aug 12, 2026 · 11:25
Ever wondered why Mercadona is often called one of the most profitable supermarkets in the world? In this light-hearted episode of Spanish Practices , we explore its fascinating…
Aug 8, 2026 · 11:02
What was it like watching television in Franco's Spain? In this episode of Spanish Practices – Real Life, Real Spain , John looks back at the early days of Spanish TV and the…
Aug 5, 2026 · 18:57
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Aug 4, 2026 · 13:04
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Aug 3, 2026 · 15:24
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Aug 2, 2026 · 7:48
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Aug 1, 2026 · 18:14
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Jul 29, 2026 · 9:38
What was life really like inside Franco's Spanish prisons? As Busman's Holiday reached its dramatic conclusion, we step away from the beaches of the Costa del Sol and behind the…
Jul 26, 2026 · 20:52
Spanish Practices is taking a short summer break, so enjoy another FREE audiobook from The Marlborough Court Mysteries . In Busman's Holiday , Horace Finch, Violet Hart and…
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Jul 24, 2026 · 13:35
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Jul 23, 2026 · 11:19
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Jul 22, 2026 · 19:27
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Jul 20, 2026 · 5:49
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Jul 19, 2026 · 26:26
Spanish Practices is taking a short summer break, so enjoy another FREE audiobook from The Marlborough Court Mysteries. In Dead Air, Horace Finch investigates murder, payola and…
Jul 18, 2026 · 20:01
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Jul 17, 2026 · 25:14
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Jul 16, 2026 · 15:47
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Jul 15, 2026 · 11:57
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Spanish Practices is taking a short summer break, so enjoy another FREE audiobook from The Marlborough Court Mysteries. In Dead Air, Horace Finch investigates murder, payola and…
Jul 5, 2026 · 22:29
Spanish Practices is taking a short summer break... but I didn't want to leave you without something to enjoy! So, for the next few weeks, I'm giving you a FREE audiobook – The…
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