That's right! The Big Pete team are joined by Lady Bathurst from the Bathurst Estate. Listen as three Yorkshire puddings are on their very best behaviour!

We interviewed Lady B during the show's pack-up, so you may hear the occasional reversing beeper in the background, but it certainly doesn't detract from what is a fascinating conversation.

Lady B tells us how the idea for the Cotswold Show came from Lord Bathurst's passion for farming and his desire to educate the public about the agricultural industry.

We also discuss her time as High Sheriff of Gloucestershire, during which she discovered that, once service animals retire, pet insurance can be extremely difficult to obtain. The cost of caring for these four-legged veterans can place a huge financial burden on the handlers who continue to look after them. As a lifelong dog lover, Lady B established the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) to help cover veterinary costs and ensure these remarkable animals receive the care they deserve. https://www.nfrsa.org.uk/

We talk about her love of motorbikes, her unforgettable joyride in Big Pete around the Bathurst Estate and, much to her delight, annoying the neighbours… one of whom happened to be her mother-in-law!

Lady B also gives us one of the greatest name drops we've ever heard, explains her unique way of dealing with burglars, and finishes the episode with a ghost story.

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