In episode 118 Jo's special guest is Melanie Backe-Hansen, otherwise known as the House Historian. She talks about her passion for researching the history of houses, her books like 'Historic Streets and Squares' and work on TV shows including 'A House Through Time'. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six. Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, to learn more about the Merchant's House which dates back to 1410 and an item that would have been used to try to reduce the risk of fire, in a building with no chimney.     Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet.