British Culture: Albion Never Dies

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 episode, I talk about Forsyth's career as a thriller writer, and suggest that he could be viewed as an 'Heir of Fleming'.  I don't talk about all his books, just the ones that stand out to me, and I read a section from The Fourth Protocol. Enjoy!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://www.redbubble.com/people/British-culture/shopYou can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_Turkiye Support the show

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://www.redbubble.com/people/British-culture/shopYou can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_Turkiye Support the show

Don'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/britishculture You can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_TurkiyeSupport the show

Don'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 show

Don'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 is primarily a recording of the official proclamation in Bradford City Centre, in West Yorkshire with a special inter-faith ceremony afterwards. After all, the King of England is also the head of the Church of England, the Defender of the Faith.    You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_TurkiyeYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show

Don'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 can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_TurkiyeYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show

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.  You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can find my Turkish account here: @JamesBond_TurkiyeYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show

Don'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 hole!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: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show

Don'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 out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show

Don'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 hole! 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: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Support the show