The British English Podcast

Travel back to medieval England with Charlie and Ben, exploring the legacies of King Athelstan and William the Conqueror. Learn about Anglo-Saxon unity, Viking invasions, and William's claim to the throne. Engage with fascinating historical events and linguistic evolution, all while enjoying banter and expanding military vocabulary.

Join Charlie and Harry in a humorous exploration of deep topics like fear, life decisions, and legacy. They discuss the possibility of living to 150, leaving behind a meaningful legacy through art, and even make a darkly humorous bet on who will live longer. The conversation also touches on balancing heavy news with lighter content and shares a funny anecdote about a man talking to a swan in Bedford River.

Dive into profound conversation cards with insight, humor, and introspection. Explore themes of greed, prioritization, and balancing personal time in relationships. Learn about the sacred nature of cows in various religions, linguistics, and their eating habits.

Explore travel adventures in Japan and Spain with Chris from Instant English. Discover cultural traditions, childhood memories, and impulsive voyages to Tokyo. Learn about cultural etiquette variations and neighborly respect in different societies. Join the conversation on New Year's resolutions, gym habits, and personal transformations.

Charlie and Harry discuss podcast recommendations, workplace mishaps, dream workplaces, engaging conversation cards, societal expectations, and the joy of Oatly in a lively and laughter-filled episode.

Join Charlie and his cousin Jordan as they share travel tales, from adapting to new cultures to sleeping on a door in Montenegro. Hear about cultural contrasts between Australia and Europe, winter fascinations in Austria, and a funny mishap with a cat during their adventures.

Join Charlie as he navigates a layover in Shanghai, experiencing cultural shocks and travel mishaps. From assumptions about Chinese culture to disappointing flights, limited food options, and shocking behavior, Charlie shares humorous and insightful anecdotes about his journey in China.

American travel enthusiast Lindsay McMahon joins the podcast to discuss her thrilling travel plans and adventures. Topics covered include the benefits of being a digital nomad, experiences with travel agents, living abroad, backpacking adventures, finding spontaneity in travel, and upcoming trip to India.

In this podcast, Charlie recounts his groom's speech and shares amusing tales from a British wedding. He expresses gratitude to his parents, sisters, university experience, and friends. The podcast also includes a toast to Amy and a funny car mishap involving petrol in a diesel car.

Charlie and Harry share funny stories about messy morning hair, urgent bathroom runs, and a nighttime adventure. They discuss embarrassing bathroom mishaps, glasses mishaps, and being caught with their trousers down. They explore the phrase 'caught short' and share tips on fixing bed hair. They compare plopping to create curls with fixing bed hair and discuss the discomfort of a cold bedroom.