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British Culture: Albion Never DiesThe Fourth of July - The British PerspectiveDon't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the British perspective on 4th July – American Independence Day. This episode is perfect to listen to as you drive to a family barbeque on the day, giving you fun facts, and a unique perspective you can share!Why is there a triumphal arch close to where this episode was recorded in England, celebrating the American victory? Was 1776 the start of a new identity? What inspired the US constitution? Would slavery have ended sooner for the USA if the colonies had stayed with Brita...2025-07-0129 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesNEW BOOK: 'Another Round – A Post-War History of Britain in 12 Strong Drinks', interview with author Dr. Steven Parissien [Episode 192]Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks to Oxford historian Dr. Steven Parissien about his forthcoming book, ‘Another Round – A Post-War History of Britain in 12 Strong Drinks’ from publisher August Books.We talk about class, age, gender, as factors in British ‘drinking culture’, as well as the UK’s ever changing international outlook, and the effect of marketing, in shaping our trends in drinking. We even talk about the rise of zero alcohol drinks in Britain.So, raise a glass to the Great British tradition of booze, and the twel...2025-06-2434 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesThe Transatlantic Bond Film: 1985's A View to a Kill - Interview with Chris Morales (@ThatOneBondGuy) in California [Episode 191]Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton interviews Christopher Morales, also known as @ThatOneBondGuy on Instagram and Youtube, to get a Californian's perspective on 1985's James Bond film A View to a Kill. https://www.instagram.com/thatonebondguyhttps://www.youtube.com/thatonebondguyThis final Roger Moore 007 film takes place in San Francisco, for the final hour, close to where Chris lives. Both he and Thomas have enjoyed exploring the locations, so here they happily share their love of the film. Some light spoilers for the fi...2025-06-1029 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBritain in the 1950s | Post-War, Cold War, and Family [Episode 190]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, letters, and recollections. This episode covers family experiences of the Second World War, births in the baby boom, and life in Britain and the Empire in the new Elizabethan Age.Books recommended include:Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945, by Tony Judt, which was previously reviewed on the Youtube channel @BritishCulture (007's Retirement Reading, Part 4)Austerity Britain, 1945-1951, by David Kynaston, and Family Britain, 1951-1957 by the same authorLooking for...2025-05-2741 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesInterview with John Glen - Director of Five James Bond Films [Episode 189]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 KBE in the lead and two with Timothy Dalton:For Your Eyes Only (1981)Octopussy (1983)A View to a Kill (1985)The Living Daylights (1987)License to Kill (1989)He also directed Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992), and worked on The Italian Job (1969), The Admirable Crichton (1957), and was responsible for the iconic parachute jump at the start of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). We talk about all of the above films, as well as d...2025-05-1332 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesThe Britishness of Octopussy: The lucky 13th James Bond film, discussed by authors and fans.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 agent 007. His special guests for this episode include:Daniel Gaster, Instagrammer, blogger, and Youtuber, 'The Field Office'.Marc Henandez, author of “On the Train Tracks: Filming Octopussy & GoldenEye at Nene Valley Railway” – presented by ‘On the Tracks of 007’, a well-known book series on James Bond locations.Matt Spaiser, co-author of "From Tailors With Love: An Evolution of Menswear through the Bond films”, and sole author of the Bondsuits.co...2025-04-2945 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBritish Science Fiction [Episode 169]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. WellsThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeAldous Huxley Arthur C Clarke Gerry Anderson Dr WhoStar WarsThe Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Dirk GentlyThe Quatermass Experiment The Tomorrow People Blake's 7I also read from 'The Fixed Period' by Anthony Trollope, a sci-fi novel I learned about only this week! Host: Thomas Felix Creighton Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck o...2024-02-2729 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesBONUS Episode: The King James Bible, The Gospel According to St. Luke; The Coming of Jesus (Reading)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 perhaps the best known chapters telling of the nativity. Support the show2023-12-2217 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesBONUS Episode: The King James Bible, The Gospel According to St. Matthew; The Coming of Jesus (Reading)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 first chapter, the coming of Jesus. Support the show2023-12-1510 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies60 Years of Dr. Who | 3/3 | The Modern Whoniverse... and is James Bond a Time Lord? | With Instagram's @DanielGaster [Episode 154]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, limited as it is by being only human. The eponymous Doctor is a Time Lord from Gallifrey, so he (or she) is not limited by the limiting limits of such limitations. He's not (or she's not) the only Time Lord out there, so Thomas Felix Creighton and Daniel Gaster can't help asking, is James Bond a Time Lord? Does that explain the different faces, different...2023-11-1430 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'T' is for... 'Tea', 'Tower of London', and 'Technology' [Episode 109]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:Thomas, a fan of Bond so bold, With knowledge of British tales untold,Set out to educate and teach, His passion for culture within him to reach,He spoke of knights and of lords so grand,Of misty moors and rolling green land,Of scones and tea, and royal charm, And all the history that kept Britain warm,His words wer...2023-02-1434 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesThe 100th Episode: What have I learned, and what's coming up?Don't be shy, send me a message!Today, I’m talking about:(1) T is for… ThomasI talk about my experience in China, with Chinese social media and blogs, which led me ultimately to creating my @FlemingNeverDies Instagram account, and this podcast, which I chose *not* to give the same name. (2) What have I learned?Social media works best when it is more 'social' than 'media'.Where you stand depends on where you sit; as I gained perspectives from around the world, and as I...2022-12-2030 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesLawrence of Arabia - The True StoryDon't be shy, send me a message!By request of many, many listeners, I am covering 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962) in the final episode in my trilogy covering the films of British Imperial history. I previously covered the events that inspired the films Zulu (1964) and The Man Who Would Be King (1975), each with Michael Caine. This time, it's the David Lean classic starring Peter O'Toole. If, like 28% of respondents to my poll on Instagram, you haven't seen the film, or if, like myself and many people who messaged me, you haven't seen it for a long...2022-11-0827 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesComing Soon: The (British) Empire Strikes Back!Don't be shy, send me a message!What's coming up on the podcast? A trilogy of British Empire classics, the first two as part of our 'season of Michael Caine'!Next week (24th October, 2022): 'Zulu' (1964) starring Michael Caine, and based on the Battle of Rorke's Drift (1879).The next week (31st October, 2022): 'The Man Who Would Be King' (1975) starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine, based on the short story by Rudyard Kipling (first published 1888).The third week of this apparent trilogy (7th November, 2022), YOU DECIDE! Contact me with your suggestions, and I'll...2022-10-1810 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesFrederick Forsyth | A Very British (Thriller) Writer | Heir of Ian Fleming?Don't be shy, send me a message!Last week, I appeared on the podcast 'From Tailors With Love', talking about the 1987 movie 'The Fourth Protocol'. That film was adapted by Frederick Forsyth from his own novel after Michael Caine read it and loved it. I also appeared on 'The Bond Experience' on Youtube, talking about Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, and of course James Bond 007. Thank you to the many, many people who have engaged me in conversation there, and what a wonderful host 'The Bond Experience' proved to be!In this...2022-10-1123 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesWhat is 'Britishness'?Don't be shy, send me a message!It is the guiding question of this whole podcast! After a tumultuous month, it's time to get back to basics. I asked a Facebook group, 'What is Britishness?' and their answers were outstanding. Thank you to everyone who took part in the discussion and made this episode possible. ***Subscribe to my newsletter: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616Check out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my online shop: https://w...2022-10-0425 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesThe Funeral of Queen Elizabeth IIDon't be shy, send me a message!I watched Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession from The Mall, the road that leads to Buckingham Palace. It was a moving occasion. I this episode, I talk about how the news broke for me, how the transition looked from West Yorkshire, and my trip down to London to pay my respects. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com...2022-09-2723 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesPreview Episode: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth IIDon't be shy, send me a message!I spent this morning at The Mall, in London, watching the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II.These are my brief thoughts as I travel home, a longer episode is coming soon. This is a day to be remembered.Support the show2022-09-2001 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesQueen Elizabeth II & King Charles IIIDon't be shy, send me a message!Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. With her passing, we mark the accession of Charles, formally Prince of Wales, as King Charles III. Prince William is the new Prince of Wales. The initial announcement was made from Balmoral, with a statement from Prime Minister Liz Truss following from Number 10 Downing Street. King Charles was subsequently proclaimed King from St. James' Palace, and the proclamation of accession formally distributed throughout the kingdoms, counties, and cities.This episode...2022-09-1328 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesWho is Liz Truss? ｜ A Brief Biography of the UK's New Prime MinisterDon't be shy, send me a message!Liz Truss has just been elected leader of the Conservative Party in the UK. As the leader of the party with the largest number of Members of Parliament, it is expected that The Queen will invite her to become Britain's third Prime Minister......But who is she?I draw largely upon the (online) Encyclopedia Britannica article on her, giving my own observations and answering four questions from listeners about her. You can continue to contact me with questions, expect answers in upcoming episodes. You c...2022-09-0521 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesIt's the August Bank Holiday!Don't be shy, send me a message!What is a Bank holiday? Why do we have Bank Holidays? What do people do on Bank Holidays? Most importantly, what am *I* doing on this August Bank Holiday. Listen to this little episode and all will be revealed. I also have a question for all listeners; have you ever tried to teach a dog to read? If so, let me know your findings. The reason for this question is, of course, in the podcast, and it makes perfect sense. Enjoy your every day. 2022-08-3011 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesJames Bond in Istanbul | Part 3 | Ian Fleming (iii), "The Tunnel of Rats" and the ByzantinesDon't be shy, send me a message!In Ian Fleming's 1957 novel, James Bond 007 visits Istanbul. The city is wonderfully described, from a British perspective. Having studied Turkish for over 20 years, I go through Fleming's chapters on Turkey, and give my own perspective.This is Part 3 of a series initially focusing on Fleming. You can listen to these in any order, having read the books or not. I give real-world insights on places visited by the world's most celebrated fictitious spy. After this, you can decide how far I go down the Bond rabbit...2022-08-2317 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesA Fourth Slice of Yorkshire Life | Britain as Seen Though Our Local NewspapersDon't be shy, send me a message!This week, I am looking at the Darlington and Stockton Times (North Yorkshire), seeing what I can learn about this very rural area of England. A schoolboy saves a man's eyesight, the merits of solar panels verses potatoes are debated, ospreys return after more than 200 years, and much more. The series 'James Bond in Istanbul' *will* return...You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_TurkiyeYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck o...2022-08-1614 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesJames Bond in Istanbul | Part 2 | Ian Fleming (ii), Pera, Galata, and the Grand BazaarDon't be shy, send me a message!In Ian Fleming's 1957 novel, James Bond 007 visits Istanbul. The city is wonderfully described, from a British perspective. Having studied Turkish for over 20 years, I go through Fleming's chapters on Turkey, and give my own perspective.This is Part 2 of a series initially focusing on Fleming. You can listen to these in any order, having read the books or not. I give real-world insights on places visited by the world's most celebrated fictitious spy. After this, you can decide how far I go down the Bond rabbit h...2022-08-0927 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesJames Bond in Istanbul | Part 1 | Ian Fleming (i)Don't be shy, send me a message!In Ian Fleming's 1957 novel, James Bond 007 visits Istanbul. The city is wonderfully described. Having studied Turkish for over 20 years, I go through Fleming's chapters on Turkey, and give my own perspective.This is Part I(i) of a series that will initially focus on Fleming. After that, how far I go, you can decide! You can contact me using any of the following accounts: You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_TurkiyeYou can e-mail me...2022-08-0216 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesBritish Politics: Your Questions, My AnswersDon't be shy, send me a message!Thank you to everyone who messaged me about my last episode. This week, I'm answering the top ten questions (decided by me) that I was asked this week about UK politics.They are (in order of me receiving them):1) How is Brexit going? Did it work?2) Is there anything like a libertarian party there?3) How could politics be made more interesting, especially for young people?4) Does the monarch have a role in politics?5) Is it possible to draw parallels to US politics? 2022-07-2631 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesThe Next Prime MinisterDon't be shy, send me a message!The Prime Minister is the most visible representation of the UK, after the Queen. Travelling around the world, I have often been asked my views on Thatcher, Blair, and the most recent incumbent of Number 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson (BoJo).Since Boris Jonson announced his resignation on the 7th July, the Conservative Party has been focused on selecting its next Parliamentary leader. As this is the largest political party in the House of Commons, whoever wins will certainly be the next Prime Minister.In...2022-07-1920 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesBonus Episode: The Drinks of 007Don't be shy, send me a message!Enjoy this special bonus episode, just a couple of minutes long. It was originally made for my Chinese social media account several years ago, as part of a campaign to promote a large James Bond themed event. Mixing Martinis and Vespers was a highlight of the event, as was our Goldfinger singalong (aided by the libations).On Youtube, my "007's Drinks" videos have proven popular; perhaps especially as I review both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks enjoyed by our favourite fictitious agent. You can find these videos...2022-07-1402 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesA James Bond Location: Queen Mary's Rose Garden, Regent's Park, London (1964's You Only Live Twice)Don't be shy, send me a message!Hello there!Many of you know me from my Ian Fleming / James Bond themed Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/ In this podcast episode, I delve into the importance of Queen Mary's Rose Garden in Regent's Park, London to the James Bond canon, which I recorded on location. The garden features in the second chapter of Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice (1964). I also reflect on Fleming's other 1964 publication, Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, and the film adaptations of both books by Roald Dahl. You can see i...2022-07-1209 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesCulture Shock: 5 Stages and Practical Solutions (from an Englishman Abroad)Don't be shy, send me a message!What could be more English than an Englishman abroad? Having spent the majority of my adult life outside the UK, and much of my time in the UK supporting international students, I'm giving my insights into the phenomenon of 'Culture Shock'. The five stage are:(1) Honeymoon (2) Denial (3) Anger (4) Escape (5) Maturity I give an outline of each stage, with real-life examples, and give practical solutions based on my own experience and observation of others. In short; build your...2022-07-0529 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #10 | On the Bradford BussesDon't be shy, send me a message!There were no strange stories about travelling on the busses here in the UK for the first few months, then suddenly, three mad stories all come along at once!I hope you enjoy this episode, recorded once again as I was out and about on a country walk. There's a bit of wind at the beginning, but I realized when I was recording and found a better spot. So, all very clear after the 5 minute mark. Enjoy the sounds of the birds and the lambs. 2022-06-2815 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #9 | 3 months of being back...Don't be shy, send me a message!I've been back home for 3 months now... how is it wearing on me?Honestly, watching 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (1977) in the cinema was pretty cool, and attending the Institution, Induction and Installation of the new Dean of Bradford Cathedral was wonderful. I talk about these two events, my house-hunting, and reflect on the last 3 months. Enjoy! You can also follow Bradford Cathedral on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e-mail me...2022-06-2112 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesBritish Culture Q&A!Don't be shy, send me a message!In this episode, I respond to questions from my Instagram friends over at @flemingneverdiesWho should be the next James Bond?Should 007 ever look at British 'street culture' like Kingsman?Why do British people have terrible teeth?Are red trousers okay?Why do people think UK food is appalling? Why do British people love curry, when it isn't British?Why do Brits have milk in their tea?All this and more. Thank you to everyone who asked these questions, and those who helped me answer them!C...2022-06-1418 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #8 | with St. Thomas' Church Bells, the City of Bradford Brass Band, and the Cathedral Chamber Choir for the Queen’s Platinum JubileeDon't be shy, send me a message!Britain has just celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with a four-day national holiday. Rather than do a Deep Dive into the life and times of the Queen, which is done elsewhere and done well, I recorded my own audio diary as I joined celebrations in North and then West Yorkshire. Thank you very much to the City of Bradford Brass Band with Jonny Bates Musical Director, for allowing me to play some of their music here. You can find them at: http://www.bradfordbrass.co.uk 2022-06-0716 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #7 | I'll buy you a Bettys! (no apostrophe)Don't be shy, send me a message!Just a quick slice of life from me this week. I haven't been travelling, except to go to Ilkley to take a friend to Bettys Tea Room (no apostrophe) . I talk about that, look forward to the Platinum Jubilee coming up, and tell a tie story too. A fuller episode coming next week. You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shop: https://www.r...2022-05-3111 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #6 | The UK vs the US (listener mail edition) | Plus: taking a steam train to Howarth's 1940s WeekendDon't be shy, send me a message!After the last episode went out, I was flooded with responses to my question, "What's the most interesting UK/US differences?" - Thank you to everyone who contacted me! I also talk about toilet twinning, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, and Howarth's 1940s weekend. With plenty to talk about, I still find time to digress to talk about Michael Portillo's career, with the excuse that someone did message me about his TV shows. I end with some personal updates; job going well, flat hunting continuing...2022-05-2422 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #5 | The UK vs the US (two countries divided by common clichés?)Don't be shy, send me a message!I've largely avoided comparisons between UK and US culture until now, despite it being a terribly popular topic online. It's really a whole sub-genre, and there are some people putting out great content on this topic, but it was a video by David Zarinksky - better known as 'The Bond Experience' - that has prompted me to make this episode. His video, with Calvin Dyson, is called "USA vs UK Bond Fans | The Differences and the Similarities", and I make a fair few references to it, so do check out...2022-05-1740 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #4 | A visit to London meeting "From Tailors With Love", Daniel Gaster, and "British Bond Addict"Don't be shy, send me a message!In this episode, I ask three fellas in a pub in London, "What's the most British thing you've seen today?" - but these aren't just any random fellas: I'm talking to Pete Brooker of "From Tailors With Love", Daniel Gaster (who writes for the 'tailors' blog), and Chris, better known as @BritishBondAddict . You can find them all on Instagram, and see a variety of photos we took at a recent meet up.Pete Brooker: @FromTailorsWithLoveDaniel Gaster: @DanielGasterChris: @BritishBondAddictAfter that, and giving...2022-05-0915 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #3 | I have a job in the UK!! | Alfred Chocolate Yumyum the Cat makes an appearanceDon't be shy, send me a message!That job interview I mentioned in "Back in Britain #2"? I got the job!! Telling them it was my birthday was clearly a good idea during the interview! I'm really looking forward to it. In this episode, I talk about visiting:Sheffield, and meeting Peter Brooker (From Tailors With Love)Pontefract, and eating Pontefract Cakes in Pontefract castle. Check out my Youtube channel for two videos, one on the history and one on the cakes!Bradford to see the Soapbox races, video c...2022-05-0311 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'R' is for 'Royal'Don't be shy, send me a message!The Alphabet of Britishness is back! Thank you to all those who suggested the following:R is for… Royalty R is for… Royal WarrantsR is for… Royal NavyR is for… Royal Air ForceR is for… (Walter) RaleighR is for… Robin HoodR is for… Remembrance Day R is for… RailroadsR is for… RisicoR is for… Roger MooreR is for… Range Rover R is for… Regiments R is for… Rules Restaurant …and more!You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel...2022-04-2650 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesA 'Shallow Dive' Into St. George's Day, with Caine (normally in Fuzhou, China)Don't be shy, send me a message!This week, I talk to Caine (normally in Fuzhou) about St. George's Day, which is coming very soon. It is often taken as a celebration of English culture and identity. But, who was St. George, where was he from, why is he important to the English, and how can you celebrate this special day? We ask "Does it matter that St. George wasn't English?" and I feel we get a definitive answer. Check out Caine's Youtube channel, called 'Videos by Caine', lots of interesting new content c...2022-04-1933 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesInterview with "License to Cook" author, Edward BiddulphDon't be shy, send me a message!This week, I talk to Edward Biddulph, author of 'License to Cook' and the blog 'James Bond Food'. We discuss his new book COMING SOON called 'Double-0 Dining' from the publishers Bear Manor Media.We ask "Does Bond like Marmite?" and I feel we get a definitive answer. For those who don't know, Marmite is a British condiment, normally spread on toast, with the slogan, "You either love it or you hate it". We talk about the best food(s) from Ian Fleming's novels, and also which is...2022-04-1236 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #2 | British Pubs with Caine (Normally in Fuzhou) | Plus: "A Slice of Derbyshire Life" with Alfred Chocolate Yumyum the CatDon't be shy, send me a message!The end of March consisted mostly of snow, an art exhibition, a trip to Derby and Nottingham, and the Derby Telegraph. I'm now over jet-lag and enjoying catching up with old friends and new sights. As I go through the local Derby newspaper, Alfred Chocolate Yumyum is with me once again, although largely silent. Must discuss his voiceover rate. These actors......Oh, and I have a job interview on my birthday. Worth mentioning in the interview? You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e...2022-04-0425 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesA Third Slice of Yorkshire Life | Britain as Seen Though Our Local NewspapersDon't be shy, send me a message!A quick episode, quickly put together as I am still settling back into life back in Britain. I give some of my personal updates, like visiting the exhibition ‘Top Secret’ at Bradford’s Science + Media Museum. I then browse the Telegraph and Argus, Bradford’s local newspaper. I look at: A gas engineer who uncovered an organised crime A ‘Miss Hitler’ beauty pageant contestant now in prison A young couple who used to grow cannabis but have apparently made a lot of progress (although they did like the li...2022-03-2915 min
British Culture: Albion Never DiesBack in Britain #1 | After 7 years Away…Don't be shy, send me a message!This is my live audio diary as I return to the UK after 7 years away, recorded at: LAX airport; London Heathrow Airport; an airport hotel; and in a town and the countryside in beautiful West Yorkshire.I intend this to be a series, charting my own responses and reactions as I return to my home country. Is this still the same country I remember? Will it still strike me the same way? We shall find out together. You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDies You ca...2022-03-2123 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesInterview with "The Spy Command" Bill KoenigDon't be shy, send me a message!Bill Koenig runs "The Spy Command" blog which provides news and commentary about James Bond, “The Other Spies,” and other entertainment-related topics. You can find his blog at: https://hmssweblog.wordpress.comE-mail me at: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel at: www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show2022-03-151h 05British Culture: Albion Never DiesA Few Fun Facts About WalesDon't be shy, send me a message!A 'shallow dive' or a quick briefing about Wales, a beautiful and interesting country, part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but often overlooked. I try to correct that a little here. I talk about an impressive weatherman (Liam Dutton), small things, cute things, and the *real* home of tennis. I also explain what's coming up on my Youtube channel, and this podcast now we're nearing the end of 'The Alphabet of Britishness'. Plenty more coming up. E-mail me...2022-03-0818 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'Q' is for... 'Queen'Don't be shy, send me a message!This is the 17th episode in 'The Alphabet of Britishness'. I ask, what could possibly be more British than the Queen? Many, many people requested this topic. Rather than doing a simple biography of well known monarchs such as Queen Elizabeth II or Queen Victoria, I've taken a look at three lessor known, but equally interesting, female rulers: Queen Boadicea, Empress Matilda, and Lady Jane Grey. I also can't resist touching on Eleanor of Aquitaine again. Women have been no cyphers in British history. I also talk about Q...2022-02-2854 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesA Second Slice of Yorkshire Life | Britain as Seen Though Our Local NewspapersDon't be shy, send me a message!After the popularity of the previous episode looking at local news stories, I have another roundup of the goings on in Yorkshire's local newspapers. I start with news of a storm from the Yorkshire Post (founded 1754) and the Ilkley Gazette. I move onto a serious crime case from the Telegraph and Argus, before delving into the local take on the Prime Minister's 'Partygate' scandal as seen by a Yorkshire notable. In the second half, I look at some lighter stories, including the Mayor of West Yorkshire...2022-02-2220 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'P' is for 'Prince of Wales'Don't be shy, send me a message!We start with the interview with Matt Spaiser, author of "From Tailors with Love: An Evolution of Menswear Through the Bond Films". We look at the clothing influences of two Princes of Wales, Prince Charles and his grand-uncle, once known as Edward VIII then as the Duke of Winsor. After that, I take a look at: P is for the Plantagenates (minute 44)P is for Pound Stirling (minute 47)P is for Ian Paisley (minute 50)P is for Protestantism (minute 56) P is for...2022-02-151h 32British Culture: Albion Never DiesInterview with "Being James Bond" Joe DarlingtonDon't be shy, send me a message!Joe Darlington began his podcast 'Being James Bond' back in 2006. He is a published author and a much loved member of the 'James Bond community' on Instagram and Youtube. This is a wide ranging discussion, which does touch on events in the latest 007 film, "No Time To Die", without dwelling on it. Plenty elsewhere for that!Support the show2022-02-0856 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'O' is for... 'Oliver Cromwell'Don't be shy, send me a message!There is so much to say about Oliver Cromwell that this is really just my first attempt at the topic. There is so much more, I recommend the documentary on Youtube called "Oliver Cromwell And The English Civil War - Full Documentary", and the 1970 movie starring Richard Harris (also known as Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone). I love the scene of Charles I entering parliament, even though it's probably the most inaccurate scene in an otherwise pretty accurate portrayal of events.I do cover other...2022-02-011h 02British Culture: Albion Never DiesRockall 2022 | An Epic Expedition for CharityDon't be shy, send me a message!In June 2022 a team will land on Rockall Island, more than 200 nautical miles from the West Coast of Scotland and the nearest civilisation. Their intention is to survive on the island for one week and to raise £1,000,000 for Children’s Hospice South West & The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.https://www.rockall2022.org/ Support the show2022-01-2521 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'N' is for... 'National Health Service'Don't be shy, send me a message!This week, I start by looking at the UK's National Health Service. I look at an academic study examining the differences in healthcare in the UK and US. It provides the perspective of two twin sisters who were both successfully treated for the same cancer, one in the UK and one in the US. I then look at how the NHS was represented at the 2012 Summer Olympic opening ceremony, why this caused a controversy, and remember the weekly 'clap for our carers' in 2020. I also look at:16:17 ...2022-01-1753 minBritish Culture: Albion Never DiesA Slice of Yorkshire Life | Britain as Seen Though Our Local NewspapersDon't be shy, send me a message!This week I take a look at some local newspapers, the first is from Northern Ireland but the others are all from Yorkshire, including Bradford's Telegraph and Argus, the Ilkley Gazette, Keighley News, and the Hull Daily Mail. I live the little insights into life in the UK that they give. You can contact me on Instagram, or by e-mail (AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.com)Check out my Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shop:https://www.redbubble.c...2022-01-1024 minBritish Culture: Albion Never Dies'M' is for... 'Monarchy'Don't be shy, send me a message!Thank you so much to everyone who sent in their suggestions, and thank you all the well wishes after my last episode. I very much appreciated every one of them. My questions for everyone this week are:What do you think of Margaret Thatcher?Why does 'M' stand for 'Mother' in the Alphabet of Britishness!?What should come after the Alphabet of Britishness You can contact me on Instagram, by e-mail (AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.com), or by commenting on my posts in the Facebook group "🇬🇧 Britain: People, Places...2022-01-0445 min