Not The Queen's English
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Boffins, phone hacking, and the sidebar of shame
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about British newspapers and the slightly odd variety of English you'll find in them.You can get our new guide, British Englis...
Bridget Jones, Blind Date, and being absolutely beside yourself
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting about the hit BBC show The Traitors, as well as diving into a recent Book Club read, Bridget Jones's Diary, and what it can t...
Adverbs, accents, and coming to a sticky end (Harry Potter part two)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're concluding our chat about the Harry Potter books with some handy phrases, as well as some podcast and book recommendations.Support us ...
Pottery, privet hedges, and nasty common names (Harry Potter part one)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! This week we're talking about the Harry Potter books and sharing our top January comfort viewing recommendation.If you want to receive reg...
Politics, duck houses and driving to Barnard Castle
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about politics in the UK. Don't worry though, we're not talking about anything serious or miserable; instead, we're focusing o...
Television, Dirty Den, and a very special announcement
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about television in the UK, looking at some of the most-watched shows in recent decades and how they fit into wider UK culture...
The Royal Family, dropping a clanger and raising a few eyebrows
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about the British Royal Family and their place in popular culture: commemorative plates, scandalous remarks, linguistic quirks...
Eurovision, barge poles, and playing a blinder
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new series we're talking all things Eurovision ahead of the grand final in Liverpool this weekend. We discuss how Eurovisi...
Swearing, Bake Off, and other brands of boiled sweet are available
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we're talking about swearing in the UK; how people feel about it, how it's dealt with on TV, and why sometimes mentioning a bra...
University, Eurovision and taking the biscuit
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about what it’s like to go to university in the UK and how that experience fits into UK culture as a whole. We cover the t...
Edinburgh, tourist tat and feeling hard done by
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re chatting about the gorgeous city we call home: Edinburgh. First though, as usual, we’re covering something that people in the UK h...
Music
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about music in the UK; that is, not only British music, but also the popular culture surrounding music: how we talk about it...
Going to School in the UK
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about going to school in the UK. Join us as we discuss the joys of egg-and-spoon races, Jamie's School Dinners, and playground...
Weddings in the UK
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is about weddings. Join us as we talk you through a typical British wedding, from receiving a 'save the date' to drunkenly singing...
Brexit: Part Two
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Series Two of Not the Queen’s English! In this, our second Brexit episode, we talk about the way different countries of the UK voted in t...
Brexit: Part One
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Series Two of Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about Brexit. Learn out about the events leading up to the Brexit vote an...
Twixtmas and New Year's Eve (Bonus Episode)
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! This episode deals with the tricky period between Christmas and New Year's Eve. We discuss Hogmanay, the elusive...
Christmas in the UK
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about Christmas in the UK. Learn about the mysterious world of panto and the cultural s...
Drinking Culture
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about drinking culture in the UK. Learn the difference between 'going out' and 'going o...
Linguistic Pedantry
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about linguistic pedantry - that is, the obsession some people have with being correct,...
Poshness
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about the quintessentially British concept of poshness. We cover such essential vocabul...
Off On Your Hols
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about where British people go on holiday, both in the UK and abroad, and how they behav...
Politeness
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this episode, we talk about the culture of politeness in the UK, and some of the bizarre situations that can ...
Accents of the UK (Extended Version)
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English!This is an extended edition of our episode about UK accents. Normally, extended editions will only be available t...
Accents of the UK
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not the Queen’s English! In this first episode, we talk you through some of the many different accents of the UK and how they are seen in...
Trailer: Not The Queen's English
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A preview of what to expect from Not The Queen's English.To find out more, visit our website, follow us on Instagram or join our community over on Pat...