DaysLikeThis.Life | British Family Media & Storytelling

Real family life. Big laughs. Extraordinary adventures.

DaysLikeThis.Life is a nationally recognised British family media and entertainment brand founded by Brett and Vikki Orchard.

Combining the warmth and humour of real family life with Brett’s three decades in broadcasting - including owning and operating a group of five commercial radio stations employing more than 40 people - the family has created an entertainment brand enjoyed by audiences around the world.

Discover the stories, shows and characters at the heart of DaysLikeThis.Life:

George’s Big Brain | William’s Joke of the Day | The Legend of St Mawes | William’s Wild World | Brett’s Old Time Radio Show

More than 20 million views in a peak month - and a worldwide audience.

From hilarious family moments and unforgettable travels to published books, original story worlds and much-loved audio, DaysLikeThis.Life turns real life into entertainment that millions of people choose to watch, read and enjoy.

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Latest Stories

Stay updated with our latest podcast episodes and family holiday adventures.

Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch Nights: Pumpkins, Games and Autumn Magic

George and William with some ghoulish firends There’s something about October that makes me want to embrace all things autumnal, wrap up warm and get out and about discovering something a little different. So, on Friday 9th October, we headed to Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch Nights for an evening filled with pumpkins, fairground fun, delicious treats and a generous sprinkling of Halloween magic. As regular readers of Days Like This will know, we love finding things to do that cre

4 days ago

William’s Pond: How a Small Idea Became a Big Garden Project

I should probably start by saying that I blame William. It all began with a small pond. Now, when your son tells you he would like a pond in the garden, you might imagine something relatively simple. A little water feature. Perhaps a few stones around the edge, a couple of plants, and that's it. Apparently, I was very much mistaken. William has finally persuaded me that we need a pond — and having achieved that considerable victory, he has now moved on to phase two: landscapi

Oct 2

A Family Day Out at Thorpe Park: William Takes on the Big Rides

There's something special about reaching a new milestone as a parent, and this summer we celebrated one that had been a long time coming. William has finally grown past the magic 1.4 metre mark, which meant that for the first time he was tall enough to experience every ride at Thorpe Park. As William had an inset day from school, we decided it was the perfect opportunity for a family day out. We bought our tickets a few weeks in advance, as it's much more expensive to purchas

Sep 3

DaysLikeThis.Life Shortlisted for Two Social Media Marketing Awards

It’s been an incredible few days for all of us at DaysLikeThis.Life, and we’re delighted to share some exciting news. We’ve officially been shortlisted in two categories at the Social Media Marketing Awards: Creator & Personal Brand Small Business

Aug 3

Riding the Waves at 'The Wave': George and William's First Surf Lesson

We recently headed back to The Wave near Bristol for another family adventure, and this time it was all about surfing. George and William had visited before for a Play in the Bay session and absolutely loved it. They spent hours climbing, splashing, and exploring the water-based play area, so when the opportunity came up to try a surf lesson, they were more than ready to return. As first-time surfers, William definitely had a few nerves before we arrived. Watching the surfers

Jun 18

Our Weekend at Wall Eden Farm: Adventure, Relaxation and Memories We'll Never Forget

As a family, we're always searching for places that offer more than just somewhere to stay. We want adventure, quality time together and experiences that we'll still be talking about months later. That's exactly what we found during our recent weekend at Wall Eden Farm in Somerset. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the beautiful setting. Nestled alongside the River Brue and surrounded by the stunning Somerset countryside, Wall Eden Farm feels like a world away fro

Jun 10

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