British Culture: Albion Never Dies
Episodes
The Britishness of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - with David Zaritsky (The Bond Experience)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks to David Zaritsky of 'The Bond Experience' about the Britishness of 1969&ap...
Calvin Dyson Interview - Which is the 'Most British' James Bond Film?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton interviews Calvin Dyson, one of the first people to set up a 007-themed Youtube channel, an...
'V' is for... Victoria [Episode 203]
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton continues The Alphabet of Britishness, looking especially at Queen Victoria.The first ten m...
Interview with Jonathan Sothcott - CEO of Shogun Films [Episode 202]
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton interviews the CEO of Shogun Films, Jonathan Sothcott.https://www.shogunfilms.com/Jonathan ...
A Slice of Yorkshire (and London) Life [Episode 201]
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks about life in the UK, examining local news in a little town in West Yorkshire and a v...
In Praise of... James Bond: Die Another Day [Episode 200]
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton celebrates his 200th podcast episode by setting out his most controversial opinion on the J...
The Britishness of The Living Daylights - 1987's James Bond 007 Adventure [Episode 199]
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton examines the Britishness of Timothy Dalton's first outing as Ian Fleming's creati...
Listener Request: If you could live in any fantasy universe... [Episode 198]
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton was asked by his friend, and listener to this podcast, David Webber, ‘If you could live i...
James Bond in the USA - with British author Roland Hulme [Episode 197]
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Host Thomas Felix Creighton and British novelist Roland Hulme talk about James Bond in the USA, particularly the t...
Brits in the Desert – My Family in Kuwait, 1978 [Episode 196]
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton shares his parents’ letters, written from Kuwait in 1978, and reflects on their first exp...
The Britishness of Live and Let Die: A DEEP DIVE: Fleming, Film, and Fans [Episode 195]
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton examines the Britishness of ‘Live and Let Die’, both the 1954 novel by Ian Fleming, and...
007 First Light: A Gamer and a Non-Gamer Perspective: Interview with Alex (Sifu) Lamas
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks to Alex (Sifu) Lamas about the trailer for the forthcoming James Bond video game, Fir...
The Fourth of July - The British Perspective
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the British perspective on 4th July – American Independence Day. This episode...
NEW BOOK: 'Another Round – A Post-War History of Britain in 12 Strong Drinks', interview with author Dr. Steven Parissien [Episode 192]
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks to Oxford historian Dr. Steven Parissien about his forthcoming book, ‘Another Round...
The Transatlantic Bond Film: 1985's A View to a Kill - Interview with Chris Morales (@ThatOneBondGuy) in California [Episode 191]
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton interviews Christopher Morales, also known as @ThatOneBondGuy on Instagram and Youtube, to ...
Britain in the 1950s | Post-War, Cold War, and Family [Episode 190]
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks about Britishness in the 1950s, drawing on both academic sources, and family diaries,...
Interview with John Glen - Director of Five James Bond Films [Episode 189]
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton interviews John Glen, who directed five James Bond 007 films, three with Sir Roger Moore KB...
The Britishness of Octopussy: The lucky 13th James Bond film, discussed by authors and fans.
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the 1981 James Bond movie Octopussy starring Roger Moore as British secret agen...
What is an Anglican Easter? [Episode 187]
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I am delighted to be joined by Canon Ned Lunn at Bradford Cathedral for this special Easter episode! I ask him:Wha...
BONUS: Happy Birthday James Bond, 007! [Episode 186]
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!April 13th! It's James Bond's birthday today... (oh, and mine!)Check out my SmörgåsBond playlist on Y...
The CHINESE Culture Podcast: ä¸å›½ Never Dies
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!A real change for the podcast: After 5 years of talking about British culture, it's time to move on and talk ...
British Manners [Episode 184]
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The UK is famously polite, but is the reputation well-deserved? I check out the Hugh Dennis book, ‘Britty Britty...
British Culture Q&A [Episode 183]
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Your questions answered, whether sent via Instagram, Chinese social media, or in a comment on Youtube! The questio...
Amazon Buys 007 & British Family Businesses [Episode 182]
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!"Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint...
Are the Harry Potter books worth reading? ...as an adult [Episode 181]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I’ve just read all 7 Harry Potter books, plus the three supplementary books, for the first time. I’ve also vi...
The Britishness of Quantum of Solace [Episode 180]
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!5 very special guests join me for this episode from 4 continents:David Zaritsky @TheBondExperienceDonnie Waldron @...
Interview with Raymond Benson - James Bond continuation author and more! [Episode 179]
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Raymond Benson is the author of over forty published titles. He is most well-known as being the first American to ...
The Britishness of James Bond: For Your Eyes Only (1981) starring Roger Moore
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Introduced by Joe Darlington (Being James Bond), I investigate the uniquely British aspects of this 007 film, with...
DEEP DIVE: The Britishness of Skyfall - My Favourite Daniel Craig 007 Film
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!What makes the 007 films so uniquely British? In this episode, I take a deep (1-hour) dive into 2012's '...
REISSUE: Celebrating Trafalgar Night (21st October)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Every year, on October 21st, the Royal Navy celebrates Admiral Nelson’s most famous victory, near Trafalgar in 1...
A Brit Abroad... in China - Celebrating a 'British Day' in Guangzhou
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!What is it like to be a Brit in China, before, during, and after the pandemic? Today's special guest, Max Jam...
BONUS: My First Time Living Overseas - A Brit in Turkish Cyprus (2001-2008)
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Have you ever wondered what it's like to live overseas? In this episode, I share a selection of clips from my...
Meeting the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Today, I met the Prime Minister of the UK. I give my very quick impressions of the event, from out in a fieldSuppo...
NEW BOOK: Boy Wanted on Savile Row - An Interview with Pete Brooker (From Tailors With Love) [Episode 172]
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!In this episode, I am delighted to interview Pete Brooker (From Tailors With Love) about his work about the forthc...
British Science Fiction [Episode 169]
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thank you to Instagram's @Izi_Ready_GoesBond for suggesting this topic! In this episode, I cover:H.G. WellsTh...
Instagram's @ThatOneBondGuy talks, 'On HIS Majesty's Secret Service - A James Bond Continuation Novel by Charlie Higson [Episode 168]
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Chris Morales, @thatonebondguy on Instagram and Youtube gives me his unique take on the James Bond continuation no...
The British-Chinese Connection [Episode 167]
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Happy Year of the Dragon, which in Mandarin is 'long' so it's going to be a looong year as a Chines...
'U' is for... 'Underground', 'Umbrella', and 'Upper-Class' [Episode 166]
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thank you very much to Kyle Barbeau (Instagram's Easy Smiles and Expensive Watches) and David Nix (via e-mail...
The British Empire: My Five Favourite Factual Books [Episode 165]
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The British Empire is scarcely taught in schools in modern Britain, yet many of us Brits have personal connections...
My 5 Favourite Shakespeare Plays [Episode 164]
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!What is Britishness? Well, there's no doubt Shakespeare is a British institution, and much of the UK's t...
An Ambulance Came For Me (but don't panic) [Episode 163]
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!This week, just a 10-minute update explaining what's transpired with me over the last week. In short, expect ...
My Favourite James Bond Locations ~ by listener request! [Episode 162]
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!007 visits many beautiful locations as part of his service to Queen (now King) and country, but which are the best...
Romans, Pagans, and Christians in Britain ~ by listener request! [Episode 161]
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Friends, Romans, and podcast listeners! Lend me your ears for about 27 and a bit minutes! Listener Sam (https://ww...
British Comedy & Expat Life: An Interview With Jorma Kirkko (The Blackmilkshake Comedy Pubcast) [Episode 160]
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!This week, I interview a seasoned expat and comedy podcaster 'Jorma Kirkko', well known from his 'B...
BONUS Episode: The King James Bible, The Gospel According to St. Luke; The Coming of Jesus (Reading)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The King James Bible is one of the most influential works in English. As we approach Christmas, Thomas reads from ...
The BEST THREE British TV Comedies According to UK Writer Roland Hulme: Blackadder, Fawlty Towers, and Red Dwarf [Episode 159]
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Humour (with a 'u') is one of the most defining characteristics of a culture, so what are the top three ...
BONUS Episode: The King James Bible, The Gospel According to St. Matthew; The Coming of Jesus (Reading)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The King James Bible is one of the most influential works in English. As we approach Christmas, Thomas reads from ...
Casino Royale: Interview with Superfan Kyle Barbeau (Instagram's @EasySmilesAndExpensiveWatches) [Episode 158]
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Finally! I have Kyle on the podcast, who contributed enormously to the 'Alphabet of Britishness' series ...
Listener Request: The British Countryside | With a Special Look at 'The Archers' [Episode 157]
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!This podcast episode has a whole 5 minutes on Bingley, the little town in the UK where I live. I then talk about t...
Topics From Listeners | Your Questions Answered! [Episode 156]
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!In this episode, I respond to questions from my Instagram friends over at @flemingneverdiesThe Spice Girls!Are we ...
Interview with Mark Edlitz, author of 'The Many Lives of James Bond' [Episode 155]
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Mark Edlitz is the author of works such as 'How to be a Superhero', 'The Many Lives of James Bond: ...
60 Years of Dr. Who | 3/3 | The Modern Whoniverse... and is James Bond a Time Lord? | With Instagram's @DanielGaster [Episode 154]
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Dr. Who's 60th anniversary is drawing closer and closer... At least, according to our perception of time, lim...
Remember, Remember... and Remembrance | Two Pillars of Community Life in the UK [Episode 153]
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Two important community events, Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night, and Remembrance Sunday. One to celebrate, one to comme...
60 Years of Dr. Who | 2/3 | From '70s ICON Tom Baker to 2000s ICON David Tennant | With Instagram's @DanielGaster [Episode 152]
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Doctor Who reached some incredible heights in the '70s and 2000s, and indeed, ever since it started gracing...
BONUS Episode: Who was 'Boudica: Queen of War'?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The new Netflix movie 'Boudica: Queen of War' starring former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko (Camille, 'Q...
The Silly Season - A Slice of UK Life [Episode 150]
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting 3 local Members of Parliament, and Michael Gove, who has been a member of ...
REISSUE: Celebrating Trafalgar Night (21st October)
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Every year, on October 21st, the Royal Navy celebrates Admiral Nelson’s most famous victory, near Trafalgar in 1...
60 Years of Dr. Who | 1/3 | The beginning and the BEST entry point to 'Classic Who' | With Instagram's @DanielGaster [Episode 148]
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Doctor Who has graced our screens since 23 November 1963. But with such a long history, how can a new entrant to t...
Albion Is Not Enough | London as seen in 1999's 'James Bond: The World Is Not Enough' [Episode 147]
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!In 1999's 'The World Is Not Enough' starring Pierce Brosnan as 007, we see a stunning boat chase do...
No Time To Die (2021) - Movie Review [Episode 146]
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!My first ever movie review on this channel, 2 years on, time to share my first impressions of the 25th James Bond ...
Ranking the 007 films with Donnie Waldron (@Quantum_of_History): Which James Bond Movie has "NO GOOD BITS"? [Episode 145]
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!In every Bond film there’s a real-life historical event that goes with it. Donnie's podcast researches and ...
Gertrude Bell - Queen of the Desert [Episode 144]
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!She spoke better Arabic than Lawrence of Arabia, helped draw the borders of modern-day Iraq, and founded the Natio...
What is... Yorkshire? [Episode 143]
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I have mentioned Yorkshire many times, but rarely focused on it. Time to rectify that. Yorkshire is a historic cou...
The Controversies of Ranking the 007 films with Chris Hunt (@BritishBondAddict): Why 'Diamonds Are Forever' is BETTER than You Think [Episode 142]
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!All rankings of the 25 007 films are purely personal preference, yet there are some listings that attract more con...
Ranking the 007 films with Chris Hunt (@BritishBondAddict): Why 'Tomorrow Never Dies' is THE BEST Bond Film [Episode 141]
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!In his 007th appearance on this podcast, Chris Hunt (aka 'British Bond Addict') talks me through his top...
President of the 007GB Club, Philip Dewhurst: An Interview [Episode 140]
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!President of the British James Bond Fan Club www.007gb.co.uk gives me an insight into why he set up the club, what...
Ranking the 007 films with Joe Darlington (@BeingJamesBond): Why 'The Man With The Golden Gun' is THE BEST Bond Film [Episode 139]
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I am delighted to be joined this episode by a *far* more experienced podcaster! Joe Darlington has run 'Being...
The Prime Minister's Trousers - Why Are Sunak's Socks On Show? - with Caine [Episode 138]
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!This hard-hitting episode looks into the Daily Mail allegations that the Prime Minister of the UK is wearing suits...
I'm being Evicted (Don't Panic) + A Slice of Life from Gibraltar, East, and North Yorkshire [Episode 137]
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!9 months after moving into an unfurnished flat, and slowly furnishing it, and I've been served my 'no fa...
British Motor Racing with Instagram's 'British Bond Addict' [Episode 136]
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!From Donald Campbell's 1960s land and water speed records ~ referenced in 2002's 'Die Another Day&a...
Top 10 Topics on 'British Culture' - According to Chat GPT [Episode 135]
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!It's good to go back to basics from time to time. So, this week, I asked Chat GPT, “Hi, I have a podcast o...
Rocking the Long Weekend! - Exploring the Rock of Gibraltar with Caine (Youtube: Videos by Caine) [Episode 134]
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!This second part of my exploration of the British Overseas Territory in the Mediterranean looks at what do to over...
A Deep Dive Into Gibraltar - A James Bond Location - with Caine (Youtube: Videos by Caine) [Episode 133]
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!What do you know about a place called 'Gibraltar'? Hopefully, after this briefing, a lot more than you k...
The British Empire in Cyprus 1878-1960 [Episode 132]
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!For 82 years, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus was a British colony. Here, I really focus on that era. Although ...
A Pilot's Perspective on James Bond 007 ｜An Interview with 'That One Bond Guy' (Christopher Morales) [Episode 131]
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!We've seen Sean Connery's 007 fly in You Only Live Twice, Daniel Craig's James Bond pilot a plane i...
The Britishness of Indiana Jones | Interview with Matt Wacker (@WackMatters) [Episode 130]
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!By listener request, I am covering the UK's influence on the Indiana Jones franchise, and I am joined by an I...
The Bond Franchise in London vs the USA: "The Bond Experience" (David Zaritsky) and I Discuss! [Episode 129]
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!David Zaritsky (The Bond Experience) and I talk about the 007 franchise, and why so many official events are exclu...
Sex, Snobbery, Sadism, and Schofield｜Pete Brooker (From Tailors With Love) Talks Scandal in the UK *ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE* [Episode 128]
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I've been taking a break from the news lately, but, even I could not escape the media furor surrounding Phil...
Fuel Bills, Bust Boiler, Housing Uncertainty... and the *REAL* Questions: What to do on a Bank Holiday? & How to be a 007 Fan These Days? [Episode 127]
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The rollercoaster of life in the UK continues! The fuel bill saga takes a few twists and turns, my boiler had spar...
My £700 Monthly Electricity Bill | A Slice of Hampshire Life (Local Newspapers) | Haworth 1940s Weekend [Episode 126]
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Why cover one topic, when I can cover three!?I talk about the energy crisis, always on trend for fans of 1974&apos...
Roland Hulme (British Author) and I talk: "On HIS Majesty's Secret Service" by Charlie Higson | The latest James Bond 007 continuation novel [Episode 125]
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!It is the 4th of May, 2023, two days before the coronation of King Charles III and the world's favourite spy ...
Coronation Monday [Episode 124]
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!A second quick update from the special Bank Holiday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. I travelled f...
Coronation | Report From Hyde Park, London [Episode 123]
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I'm in Hyde Park, where I watched the coronation of King Charles III!Support the show
EXTRA LENGTH EPISODE | The British Empire in Cyprus - Part 2 | 2,700 Years of History [Episode 122]
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Homer wrote in the Odyssey (VIII) that Cyprus was the birthplace of Aphrodite (Goddess of Love), and that she came...
What is a Church of England Sunday Service? [Episode 121]
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Have you ever been to an Anglican church service? I have had requests to set out what it's actually like to a...
REISSUE: A 'Shallow Dive' Into St. George's Day, with Caine [Episode 120]
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!REISSUE: I talked to Caine (normally in Fuzhou) about St. George's Day, which is April 23rd. It is often take...
The British Empire in Cyprus - Part 1 [Episode 119]
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Many people have requested me to do an episode on The British Empire, which is such a vast topic, it can be hard t...
Ranking the 007 films [Episode 118]
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 is 70 years old, Casino Royale having been published on April 13th, 1953. But fo...
The Church of England | Part 1 | With Bradford Cathedral's Canon Ned Lunn [Episode 117]
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!If you are unsure what a 'Canon' is, or the difference between a church and a cathedral, or curious abou...
Coming Soon: My Top 3 Most Requested Topics | Spring 2023 [Episode 116]
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Since this podcast started in December, 2020, three topics have been often requested, but never truly covered. In ...
On Location: 'James Bond: Octopussy' (1983) - Interview with Del Singh - Part 2 [Episode 115]
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Have you ever tried to tie someone else’s tie, as opposed to your own? Imagine trying to tie a turban on someone...
On Location: 'James Bond: Octopussy' (1983) - Interview with Del Singh - Part 1 [Episode 114]
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Why does an imposing James Bond henchmen wear a school turban? This is the podcast episode that will answer this q...
365 Consecutive Days in the UK (My First Time as an Adult) [Episode 113]
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!For (I think) the first time in my adult life, I have stayed within the UK's borders for 365 consecutive da...
'U' is for... 'United Kingdom' [Episode 112]
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!What is the UK, Great Britain, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland... and also the Scottish islands such as...
British Novelist Roland Hulme Discusses Writing Formulas - James Bond, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and More! [Episode 111]
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Roland Hulme is a published author who has previously joined me discussing 'The Saint' [Episode 104], &a...
'T' is for... 'Tolkien' | The Author of 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings', and 'The Silmarillion' [Episode 110]
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!To prepare for this podcast, I have read the Hobbit more than 30 times (once every year), I have read the Lord of ...
'T' is for... 'Tea', 'Tower of London', and 'Technology' [Episode 109]
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!Special thanks to Caine, and a mystery writer, whose identity is revealed in the episode, and who wrote this poem:...
'T' is for... 'Thunderbirds' and the TV shows of Gerry Anderson MBE [Episode 108]
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!The 20th letter in the 'Alphabet of Britishness', is here! I am joined by Thunderbirds super-fan Chris; ...
Inside the House of Commons | Interview with an Insider [Episode 107]
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!What is it like to work for a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons? This week, I talk to an insider to fin...
'S' is for... 'Satire' ~ British, Turkish, and even Cantonese Satire [Episode 106]
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be shy, send me a message!I have been asked to cover British humour and comedy many, many times by listeners. Finally, I have given in with ...