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The Things That Made EnglandBirmingham Midweek, Turning Points in English History with David CrowtherIn this lively episode of Birmingham Midweek, host Roifield Brown returns from California to catch up with historian David Crowther, creator of The History of England podcast. The duo embarks on an ambitious journey through English history, aiming to cover turning points from the Battle of Hastings to Brexit, though they start much earlier, around 6000 BCE. Crowther brings his signature wit and depth, proposing the sinking of Doggerland as England’s first turning point, setting the stage for an insular identity.The conversation moves swiftly through history, from the arrival of the Beaker people and the An...2025-02-2755 minThe Things That Made EnglandDavid and Roifield answer your questions on UK political history.David and Roifield answer your questions on British political history. This episode is the last in a five-part miniseries going from The Exclusion Crisis to the vote on Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-241h 06The Things That Made EnglandDavid and Roifield answer your questions on UK political history.David and Roifield answer your questions on British political history. This episode is the last in a five-part miniseries going from The Exclusion Crisis to the vote on Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-241h 06The Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - 1945 to 2019-1945: The end of World War II and the election of Clement Attlee's Labour Party, which introduced the National Health Service (NHS) and the National Insurance Act.1950: Labour Party loses the general election to the Conservative Party, led by Winston Churchill, who becomes Prime Minister for the second time.1964: The Labour Party, led by Harold Wilson, wins the general election and begins a period of economic and social reform.1970: The Conservative Party, led by Edward Heath, wins the general election, but is unable to form a stable government and calls for a new general election in1974: The Labour Party, led by...2023-01-251h 15The Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - 1945 to 2019-1945: The end of World War II and the election of Clement Attlee's Labour Party, which introduced the National Health Service (NHS) and the National Insurance Act.1950: Labour Party loses the general election to the Conservative Party, led by Winston Churchill, who becomes Prime Minister for the second time.1964: The Labour Party, led by Harold Wilson, wins the general election and begins a period of economic and social reform.1970: The Conservative Party, led by Edward Heath, wins the general election, but is unable to form a stable government and calls for a new general election in1974: The Labour Party, led by...2023-01-251h 15The Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - 1906 to 1945David and Roifield tackle the first half of the 20th century.Labour Representation Committee (1900–1906)Liberal reforms 1906–1914People's Budget (1909)David Lloyd GeorgeFirst Labour government and period in opposition (1923–1929)1926 General Strike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-151h 07The Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - 1906 to 1945David and Roifield tackle the first half of the 20th century.Labour Representation Committee (1900–1906)Liberal reforms 1906–1914People's Budget (1909)David Lloyd GeorgeFirst Labour government and period in opposition (1923–1929)1926 General Strike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-151h 07The Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - VictorianaThe Great Reform act transformed politics and parties in the UK - and Victoria's reign was the stage for one of the great political rivalries - Gladstone and Disraeli1832: The Reform Act of 1832 expands the electorate, giving more men the right to vote.1867: The Second Reform Act expands the electorate further, giving many working-class men the right to vote.1885: The Liberal Party, led by William Ewart Gladstone, wins a general election.1886: The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced, but it fails to pass.1892: The Liberal Party, led by Gladstone, wins another general election.1895: The Conservative...2023-01-0859 minThe Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - VictorianaThe Great Reform act transformed politics and parties in the UK - and Victoria's reign was the stage for one of the great political rivalries - Gladstone and Disraeli1832: The Reform Act of 1832 expands the electorate, giving more men the right to vote.1867: The Second Reform Act expands the electorate further, giving many working-class men the right to vote.1885: The Liberal Party, led by William Ewart Gladstone, wins a general election.1886: The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced, but it fails to pass.1892: The Liberal Party, led by Gladstone, wins another general election.1895: The Conservative...2023-01-0859 minThe Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - Whigs and Tories - Exclusion to The Reform ActDavid and Roifield go over the start of UK party politics from Exclusion Crisis to the Great Reform act of 1832 Make the point that the growth of political parties is closely linked to the growth in the power of parliaments in Britain, and the exercise of politics in parliament rather than court, in the public eye (importance of war in that process)What are political parties? A few definitionsParliamentary politics before the Stuarts & the shock of the Civil Wars, & the arrival of adversarial parliaments; the concept of representation & involvement in politicsThe Exclusion crisis and the G...2022-12-3155 minThe Things That Made EnglandUK Party Politics - Whigs and Tories - Exclusion to The Reform ActDavid and Roifield go over the start of UK party politics from Exclusion Crisis to the Great Reform act of 1832 Make the point that the growth of political parties is closely linked to the growth in the power of parliaments in Britain, and the exercise of politics in parliament rather than court, in the public eye (importance of war in that process)What are political parties? A few definitionsParliamentary politics before the Stuarts & the shock of the Civil Wars, & the arrival of adversarial parliaments; the concept of representation & involvement in politicsThe Exclusion crisis and the G...2022-12-3155 minThe Things That Made EnglandHeavy MetalWhere did metal start? What were its influences? Who is the greatest guitarist ever? What is Feminist Doom Metal? No idea, but you will hear some clips of guitar music, and hopefully there'll be a small plastic caddy at the end of it all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-211h 16The Things That Made EnglandHeavy MetalWhere did metal start? What were its influences? Who is the greatest guitarist ever? What is Feminist Doom Metal? No idea, but you will hear some clips of guitar music, and hopefully there'll be a small plastic caddy at the end of it all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-211h 16The Things That Made EnglandRave CultureLuke and Roifield discuss whether Rave Culture can be considered a Thing That Made England. The episode includes an interview with globe-trotting DJ Tristan and we hear one of his banging tunes. We also have music from Occult playing while we chat and this chilled, ambient track plays out to the end of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-301h 37The Things That Made EnglandRave CultureLuke and Roifield discuss whether Rave Culture can be considered a Thing That Made England. The episode includes an interview with globe-trotting DJ Tristan and we hear one of his banging tunes. We also have music from Occult playing while we chat and this chilled, ambient track plays out to the end of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-301h 37The Things That Made EnglandIntelligent Speech AnnouncementLuke announces the Intelligent Speech Conference, find out more at: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2302 minThe Things That Made EnglandIntelligent Speech AnnouncementLuke announces the Intelligent Speech Conference, find out more at: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2302 minThe Things That Made EnglandFootpaths and CommonsAncient routes criss-cross England and Wales, giving access in law to all English and Welsh citizens across private property, to tread in the feet of countless generations. We talk firstly to Kate Ashbrook of the Open Spaces Society about the OSS's work to broaden access to the countryside and protect what we have. Then Luke and I blather on about some other issues and Right to Roam - R2R not being, I hasten to add, part of the OSS policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-131h 13The Things That Made EnglandFootpaths and CommonsAncient routes criss-cross England and Wales, giving access in law to all English and Welsh citizens across private property, to tread in the feet of countless generations. We talk firstly to Kate Ashbrook of the Open Spaces Society about the OSS's work to broaden access to the countryside and protect what we have. Then Luke and I blather on about some other issues and Right to Roam - R2R not being, I hasten to add, part of the OSS policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-131h 13The Things That Made EnglandBeerLulu and I discuss beer, a topic we have avoided for a while it must be said. Because - beer's been available everywhere for ever. How can the English lay claim to such a thing? And yet...and yet... I figure many people would say there's something distinctive to the English about beer. Is it the type of beer? Or the setting? Or does it stay outside the Cabinet along with The Sun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-301h 01The Things That Made EnglandBeerLulu and I discuss beer, a topic we have avoided for a while it must be said. Because - beer's been available everywhere for ever. How can the English lay claim to such a thing? And yet...and yet... I figure many people would say there's something distinctive to the English about beer. Is it the type of beer? Or the setting? Or does it stay outside the Cabinet along with The Sun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-301h 01The Things That Made EnglandEnglish Comedy and BlackadderIn this second episode on English comedy, we put the historical comedy, Blackadder up for consideration. Is it a thing that made England? Does it exemplify English comedy? Is it historically accurate? Is it even funny? Is David a polyglot? For the answers to all these and more, have a listen to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-141h 02The Things That Made EnglandEnglish Comedy and BlackadderIn this second episode on English comedy, we put the historical comedy, Blackadder up for consideration. Is it a thing that made England? Does it exemplify English comedy? Is it historically accurate? Is it even funny? Is David a polyglot? For the answers to all these and more, have a listen to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-141h 02The Things That Made EnglandEnglish Comedy and Monty PIs there such a thing as specifically English comedy? Certainly the English have thought so since Shakespeare's time, it's one of our vanities. Luke and David sicuss what English comedy might be - and test Monty P against the framework Hosted on Acast. 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The Things That Made EnglandShakespeareAt long last we bring you the one and only William Shakespeare, or "Billy the Bard" as some prefer. Fiona proposes the great man as a thing that made England. Does anyone dare disagree? Have a listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1859 minThe Things That Made EnglandShakespeareAt long last we bring you the one and only William Shakespeare, or "Billy the Bard" as some prefer. Fiona proposes the great man as a thing that made England. Does anyone dare disagree? Have a listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1859 minThe Things That Made EnglandSka again live from ClubhouseSka is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s. Ska combined elements of mento and rhythm and blues. It is characterized by accented with stabs on the off-beat. Prince BusterSka developed in Jamaica in the 1960s with Prince Buster, producers Clement Dodd, and Duke Reid and found its way to England in the early sixties alongside the wave of Jamaican immigrants that moved to England's big cities from the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1543 minThe Things That Made EnglandSka again live from ClubhouseSka is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s. Ska combined elements of mento and rhythm and blues. It is characterized by accented with stabs on the off-beat. Prince BusterSka developed in Jamaica in the 1960s with Prince Buster, producers Clement Dodd, and Duke Reid and found its way to England in the early sixties alongside the wave of Jamaican immigrants that moved to England's big cities from the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1543 min
The Things That Made EnglandBuns IIIThe Buns that made England - Crumpets and Muffins, and some bun throwing traditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0235 minThe Things That Made EnglandBuns IIIThe Buns that made England - Crumpets and Muffins, and some bun throwing traditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0235 min
The Things That Made EnglandIn Conversation with Roifield Brown and Intelligent Speech AnnouncementsWe are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an "In Conversation with Roifield Brown", listen in for details and follow this link come Saturday March 27th: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83422123405?pwd=cWVOUGNaUmJwTTRTVTFRRTFsakRuZz09 This episode also contains details about the upcoming Intelligent Speech Conference.
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The Things That Made EnglandBuns II - Revenge of the Lardy CakeTo Lardy Cake and beyond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1442 minThe Things That Made EnglandBuns II - Revenge of the Lardy CakeTo Lardy Cake and beyond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1442 min
The Things That Made EnglandBuns the FirstSome triumphant buns in the bread cabinet of English cooking over which you may salivate. And come to Facebook to post pictures of your buns too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-2849 minThe Things That Made EnglandBuns the FirstSome triumphant buns in the bread cabinet of English cooking over which you may salivate. And come to Facebook to post pictures of your buns too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-2849 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe British EmpireThe British Empire... was it a thing that made England or a thing that England made? Find out here, well, find out what we think any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-111h 32The Things That Made EnglandThe British EmpireThe British Empire... was it a thing that made England or a thing that England made? Find out here, well, find out what we think any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-111h 32The Things That Made EnglandFish and ChipsFish and chips is a hot dish consisting of fried fish in batter, served with chips. The dish originated in England, where these two components had been introduced from Jewish immigrants and probably flemish migrants. Fish and chips is a common take-away food in England and numerous other countries, particularly in English-speaking nations.Fish and chips first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by 1910, there were over 25,000 chippies across the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-1557 minThe Things That Made EnglandFish and ChipsFish and chips is a hot dish consisting of fried fish in batter, served with chips. The dish originated in England, where these two components had been introduced from Jewish immigrants and probably flemish migrants. Fish and chips is a common take-away food in England and numerous other countries, particularly in English-speaking nations.Fish and chips first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by 1910, there were over 25,000 chippies across the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-1557 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe British ConstitutionThe Constitution of the United Kingdom is the system of rules that decides the political governance of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Unlike in most countries, it is not codified into a single document. However, it recognises that there are principles, such as parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, democracy and upholding international law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-161h 22The Things That Made EnglandThe British ConstitutionThe Constitution of the United Kingdom is the system of rules that decides the political governance of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Unlike in most countries, it is not codified into a single document. However, it recognises that there are principles, such as parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, democracy and upholding international law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-161h 22The Things That Made EnglandElizabeth 1 - GlorianaLuke and David discuss Elizabeth I, sometimes called the Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-241h 01The Things That Made EnglandElizabeth 1 - GlorianaLuke and David discuss Elizabeth I, sometimes called the Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-241h 01
The Things That Made EnglandPublic SchoolsA public school is a fee-charging endowed school originally for older boys which was "public" in the sense of being open to pupils irrespective of locality, denomination or paternal trade or profession. Public schools have had a strong association with the ruling classes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0249 minThe Things That Made EnglandPublic SchoolsA public school is a fee-charging endowed school originally for older boys which was "public" in the sense of being open to pupils irrespective of locality, denomination or paternal trade or profession. Public schools have had a strong association with the ruling classes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0249 min
The Things That Made EnglandYouth CulturesFollowing World War II, there was a baby boom which brought about the birth of a distinct youth culture in England which frequently reinvented itself every few years or so. Young people began to turn away from their parent’s ethics and style of dress to dance to new music, the influence of US culture and post war affluence created the English Teenager but then England made it its own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-291h 04The Things That Made EnglandYouth CulturesFollowing World War II, there was a baby boom which brought about the birth of a distinct youth culture in England which frequently reinvented itself every few years or so. Young people began to turn away from their parent’s ethics and style of dress to dance to new music, the influence of US culture and post war affluence created the English Teenager but then England made it its own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-291h 04
The Things That Made EnglandAthelstanAthelstan was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to 939 when he died. He was the son of King Edward the Elder and his first wife, Ecgwynn. Modern historians regard him as the first King of England and one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2551 minThe Things That Made EnglandAthelstanAthelstan was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to 939 when he died. He was the son of King Edward the Elder and his first wife, Ecgwynn. Modern historians regard him as the first King of England and one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2551 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based. Established in 1694 to act as the English Government's banker, and still one of the bankers for the Government of the United Kingdom, it is the world's eighth-oldest bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1750 minThe Things That Made EnglandThe Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based. Established in 1694 to act as the English Government's banker, and still one of the bankers for the Government of the United Kingdom, it is the world's eighth-oldest bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1750 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe ArchersRoifield and David talk about The Archers a British radio soap opera on BBC Radio 4 which has been broadcast since 1951, having aired over 19,100 episodes, it is the world's longest-running drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0151 minThe Things That Made EnglandThe ArchersRoifield and David talk about The Archers a British radio soap opera on BBC Radio 4 which has been broadcast since 1951, having aired over 19,100 episodes, it is the world's longest-running drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0151 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe English Countryside"The countryside holds a special place at the heart of English life and culture. And although the vast majority of Britons are now urban, the countryside remains for most people in Britain an idyllic place, a place where one can live and relax. At weekends and other moments of free time, Britons love to go to the country. And they do not hesitate to do so, because the English countryside is beautiful, diverse, and often easily accessible from the major cities.For many people, the countryside is Britain as it should be - an area full of...2019-12-0338 minThe Things That Made EnglandThe English Countryside"The countryside holds a special place at the heart of English life and culture. And although the vast majority of Britons are now urban, the countryside remains for most people in Britain an idyllic place, a place where one can live and relax. At weekends and other moments of free time, Britons love to go to the country. And they do not hesitate to do so, because the English countryside is beautiful, diverse, and often easily accessible from the major cities.For many people, the countryside is Britain as it should be - an area full of...2019-12-0338 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe Sun NewspaperThe Sun is a tabloid newspaper published in England. It was founded in 1964 as a successor to the Daily Herald, and became a tabloid in 1969 after it was purchased by its current owner News Group Newspapers division of News UK. It was the beating heart of England in the 80's under editor Kelvin McKenzie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2753 minThe Things That Made EnglandThe Sun NewspaperThe Sun is a tabloid newspaper published in England. It was founded in 1964 as a successor to the Daily Herald, and became a tabloid in 1969 after it was purchased by its current owner News Group Newspapers division of News UK. It was the beating heart of England in the 80's under editor Kelvin McKenzie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2753 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe BeatlesDo I need to introduce them? A boy band, popular back in the 60-s and early 70s. Can a 4 piece really be part of what makes England? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1354 minThe Things That Made EnglandThe BeatlesDo I need to introduce them? A boy band, popular back in the 60-s and early 70s. Can a 4 piece really be part of what makes England? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1354 min
Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politicsMid Atlantic meets The Primarliy 2020 podcastDownload the new Mid Atlantic chat app https://flickchat.page.link/hznoEjvFy6EmesTN9Saturday, June 29th 11 am – 7 pm The Centre for Social Innovation, New York https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/Saturday, June 29, 2019 for an event that will bring together many of internet’s best podcasters for a day of live podcast recordings, open tables, Q and As and seminars at The Centre for Social Innovation, Chelsea in New York. It’s an opportunity for listeners to meet the creators of some of their favourite podcasts and to maybe even get on mic.Conf...2019-06-011h 21
10 American Presidents PodcastYoung Lincoln and Intelligent speech in New YorkSaturday, June 29th 11 am – 7 pm The Centre for Social Innovation, New York https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/Podcasts entertain and inform millions of people every day. Coming through our headphones, podcasters are like friends joining us as we go about our daily routines and sometimes they’re even the last voice we hear at night as we put head to pillow. For years podcasts have been DIY labors of love but as the industry becomes increasingly dominated by celebrity personalities, professional broadcasters and large corporate production houses, in many places independent voices are being drowned out. But the A...2019-05-3117 minThe Things That Made EnglandCurryCurry is a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that uses combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies. The word also originated in Southern India and Curry is generally prepared in a sauce.The UK celebrates National Curry Week every October because we have made curry our own. it’s so popular that it contributes more than £5bn to the British economy. Chicken Tikka Masala has been the nations favourite dish for 20 years, we are not a nation of pie munchers any more.2019-05-0539 minThe Things That Made EnglandCurryCurry is a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that uses combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies. The word also originated in Southern India and Curry is generally prepared in a sauce.The UK celebrates National Curry Week every October because we have made curry our own. it’s so popular that it contributes more than £5bn to the British economy. Chicken Tikka Masala has been the nations favourite dish for 20 years, we are not a nation of pie munchers any more.2019-05-0539 min
The Things That Made EnglandA Nice Cup of TeaA nice cup of tea, a cuppa, tea at the Ritz, I'm off for my tea now...tea time. Not just a thing that made England, but the thing that helps get it moving, and at the same time put its feet up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-2128 minThe Things That Made EnglandA Nice Cup of TeaA nice cup of tea, a cuppa, tea at the Ritz, I'm off for my tea now...tea time. Not just a thing that made England, but the thing that helps get it moving, and at the same time put its feet up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-2128 minThe Things That Made EnglandBirminghamBirmingham is the second city in England, a "city of a thousand trades" its the heart of modern Britain, Birmingham is the cultural, social, financial and commercial centre of the Midlands.Birmingham is the epitome if Englishness, it's had a civil war battle, victorian grandeur, ring roads and Baltis. It's growth shadows the rise of industrial England, it's the city of thousand trades and fuelled the industrial revolution. Though mentioned in the Doomsday book Birmingham became an urban and commercial centre in 1166. The Lord of the Manor Peter de Bermingham obtained a charter to hold a...2019-04-0942 minThe Things That Made EnglandBirminghamBirmingham is the second city in England, a "city of a thousand trades" its the heart of modern Britain, Birmingham is the cultural, social, financial and commercial centre of the Midlands.Birmingham is the epitome if Englishness, it's had a civil war battle, victorian grandeur, ring roads and Baltis. It's growth shadows the rise of industrial England, it's the city of thousand trades and fuelled the industrial revolution. Though mentioned in the Doomsday book Birmingham became an urban and commercial centre in 1166. The Lord of the Manor Peter de Bermingham obtained a charter to hold a...2019-04-0942 min
The Things That Made EnglandGeographyEngland's geography has played a significant part in shaping her history and culture and making her as she is. I say that without fear of contradiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-2427 minThe Things That Made EnglandGeographyEngland's geography has played a significant part in shaping her history and culture and making her as she is. I say that without fear of contradiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-2427 minThe Things That Made EnglandA tale of festive English ghost stories by Yokel BearEngland is a haunted country. Yokel bear talks about the English tradition of literary ghost fiction. Nineteenth-century England was perhaps the golden age of the ghost... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-0206 minThe Things That Made EnglandA tale of festive English ghost stories by Yokel BearEngland is a haunted country. Yokel bear talks about the English tradition of literary ghost fiction. Nineteenth-century England was perhaps the golden age of the ghost... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-0206 minThe Things That Made EnglandSongs that remind you of EnglandHello and Merry Xmas, it's me Roifield without David, we thought we'd give you an episode of songs that remind you of England. We asked you on Facebook to nominate your most English of ditties, so as you pull your crackers we give you some songs that made England!Michael Wheal - Vin da Loo!Alison Mary Hebborn Remember 'singing ' Jerusalem on a coach to the hotel after a Czech /English wedding.The Beatles - I want to hold your hand.Stephen Bōden wrote on the facebook page, “I v...2018-12-2533 minThe Things That Made EnglandSongs that remind you of EnglandHello and Merry Xmas, it's me Roifield without David, we thought we'd give you an episode of songs that remind you of England. We asked you on Facebook to nominate your most English of ditties, so as you pull your crackers we give you some songs that made England!Michael Wheal - Vin da Loo!Alison Mary Hebborn Remember 'singing ' Jerusalem on a coach to the hotel after a Czech /English wedding.The Beatles - I want to hold your hand.Stephen Bōden wrote on the facebook page, “I v...2018-12-2533 min
The Things That Made EnglandAllotments'I'm off down the allotment!'. What could be more English than that? Literally nothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-0233 minThe Things That Made EnglandAllotments'I'm off down the allotment!'. What could be more English than that? Literally nothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-0233 min
The Things That Made EnglandBBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4 is a spoken-word radio channel owned and operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is Gwyneth Williams, and the station is part of BBC Radio and the BBC Radio department. The station is broadcast from the BBC's headquarters at Broadcasting House, London.Radio 4 is the principal radio channel in the UK for:news and current affairsdebate and discussioncomedyculture, arts and dramascience and technologyphilosophyhistoryreligion and ethicsfactual programmes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-1838 minThe Things That Made EnglandBBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4 is a spoken-word radio channel owned and operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is Gwyneth Williams, and the station is part of BBC Radio and the BBC Radio department. The station is broadcast from the BBC's headquarters at Broadcasting House, London.Radio 4 is the principal radio channel in the UK for:news and current affairsdebate and discussioncomedyculture, arts and dramascience and technologyphilosophyhistoryreligion and ethicsfactual programmes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-1838 min
The Things That Made EnglandQueuingThe English queue even in a crowded bar, when the casual observer might see no physical evidence. But is this any different to the Canadians, or Singaporeans, both high quality queuing nations? Why do the English queue. I think I have the secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-0433 min
The Things That Made EnglandFootballFootball is a global sport. Football is thought to have originated in twelfth century England and became so popular that the Kings Henry II and Henry IV had to ban it.It’s a game where the average sized person can excell. The shot to success ratio being low meaning that a team of lesser ability can overcome a better one. What helped with the globalisation of football was Britains global influence. At the peak of its power, the British Empire nearly covered a quarter of the planet, meaning that it was very easy to spread th...2018-10-211h 06
The Things That Made EnglandFashionEngland has had a reputation for a certain kind of traditional fashion (suits, boots and so on) for a while, but in the 60’s English Fashion surprised the world. And English flair for fashion design has carried on ever since. Or so I would contend. But what I know about fashion could be written on the inside of a ping pong ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-0725 min
The Things That Made EnglandRoad SignsMargaret Vivienne Calvert is a British typographer and graphic designer who, with colleague Jock Kinneir, designed many of the road signs used throughout the United Kingdom, as well as the Transport font used on road signs, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-2423 min
The Things That Made EnglandMagna CartaMagna Carta has a reputation as one of the foundational documents in the development of the rights of the individual and in limiting he powers of monarchs. What does it actually say? And does it deserve its reputation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-0924 min
The Things That Made EnglandMargaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher, 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013 was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1979 to 1990. The longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century she was the first woman to hold that office. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the Iron Lady. As Prime Minister, she implemented policies that came to be known as Thatcherism. Roifield proposes that her tenure kicks starts English and Scottish nationalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-2655 minThe Things That Made EnglandMargaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher, 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013 was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1979 to 1990. The longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century she was the first woman to hold that office. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the Iron Lady. As Prime Minister, she implemented policies that came to be known as Thatcherism. Roifield proposes that her tenure kicks starts English and Scottish nationalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-2655 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe LongbowFor a while, from the 13th to 15th centuries, the king of England possessed a military tool that no other nation appeared to be able to imitate. The argument is whether it had any lasting impact of why England is as she is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-1228 minThe Things That Made EnglandThe SuitThe modern suit was founded in the industrial revolution in the late 18th century in London. Mens clothing moved away from the elaborately embroidered and jewelled formality of the 18th century into the simpler and more elegant clothing of the British Regency period, which gradually evolved to the stark formality of the Victorian period. It was in the search for more comfort that the loosening of rules gave rise in the late 19th century to the modern two piece suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-3037 min
The Things That Made EnglandCricketThe greatest game invented by the human race. Surely a simple decision? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-1525 min
The Things That Made EnglandHP SauceThis week Roifield and David discuss the most English of condiments, HP or Brown sauce that is fighting to keep all manner of fancy BBQ and other foreign sauces from invading our English dining tables! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-0130 minThe Things That Made EnglandHP SauceThis week Roifield and David discuss the most English of condiments, HP or Brown sauce that is fighting to keep all manner of fancy BBQ and other foreign sauces from invading our English dining tables! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-0130 min
The Things That Made EnglandThe Flag of St GeorgeWhere does the flag of St George come from and why is it England's national flag? Is it a symbol of unity or division, why is there relatively little flag waving in England and should we be waving it more? And most importantly - does it go in the cabinet as one of the things that made England? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-1728 min
The Things That Made EnglandDunkirkThe Battle of Dunkirk was a military operation that took place in Dunkirk, France, at the Second World War which as come to define 20th Century England. The battle was fought between the Allies and Germany, as part of the Battle of France. The Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation to Britain of British and other Allied forces in Europe from 26 May to 4 June 1940, something that was seen as miraculous a that time. The War Cabinet under Winston Churchill the newly appointed as the Prime Minister was deeply divided with what to do during the German encirclement...2018-06-0441 min
The Things That Made EnglandSkaRoifield presents the proposition that Ska is not just important because it's the one musical form everyone can dance to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-2530 minThe Things That Made EnglandSkaRoifield presents the proposition that Ska is not just important because it's the one musical form everyone can dance to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-2530 min
The Things That Made EnglandEnglish AccentsAre English accents a joy and delight, a sign of rich diversity or irritating and divisive? And what is it about the Midlands that makes everyone think they can ignore it? Luke tells us what you all thought of Ska Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-2023 min
The Things That Made EnglandSkaRoifield presents the proposition that Ska is not just important because it's the one musical form everyone can dance to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-0627 minThe Things That Made EnglandSkaRoifield presents the proposition that Ska is not just important because it's the one musical form everyone can dance to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-0627 min
The Things That Made England1066 - A New Dawn?Where else could we possibly start other than at the most famous date in English history. The Normans. Is this an iconic event which made England as she is? Was it a good thing, bad thing - or just a thing? Or just a matter of very poor hairstyles? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-2320 min
Intelligent Speech - interviews, conversations and presentations of ideasEp: 37 - David Crowther on England and where the blurred line of Britishness starts.Today we speak to podcaster David Crowther about England, and where the blurred line of Britishness starts."Wicked Game" is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak, released from his third album Heart Shaped World (1989). Despite being released as a single in 1990, it did not become a hit until it was later featured in the David Lynch film Wild at Heart.Sir Sly is an American indie pop band formed and based in Los Angeles. The band is fronted by vocalist Landon Jacobs. High is found on the album Don't You Worry, Honey."On My Mind" is a song...2017-07-2830 min
The History of England - Guest EpisodesBritain, Jamaica and the 70s by Roifield BrownA bit of a change of pace for our guest episode this week - here's Roifield Brown, author of the 'How Jamaica conquered the world' podcast, with an episode about Britain in the 70s and the impact Jamaica had on us all. The music is great, by the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-06-1511 min