British Culture: Albion Never Dies

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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

Don'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. Sadly, I do have news regarding my friend's 17 year old cat, Alfred Chocolate Yumyum. He was such a star in previous episodes, and many people messaged me about him, so he has the last words in this episode.Contact me anytime, either about UK/US differences, or the Alphabet of Britishness, which will return. Hopefully, it will return swifter than James Bond between films these days!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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

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 his Youtube channel. I talk about that for about 30 minutes, then give my report on life in the UK for the remaining 10, just after the sounds of the countryside. If you haven't heard of 'The Knitted Bible' exhibition, do check out their Facebook page.  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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureOh, and why not check out my friend Caine's video on Christianity in Imperial China? You've heard him talk about British culture in many, many Deep Dives for this podcast. On his Youtube channel 'Videos by Caine', he covers this really cool topic. Support the show

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 my tale of train journeys between Yorkshire and the capital, I talk about my new job, and give an update on the Alphabet of Britishness. 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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

Don'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 coming to my Youtube at some point (I expect to be busy with the new job), but subscribe and you won't miss it!Most importantly, my friend's cat makes an appearance, Alfred Chocolate Yumyum. I'll start owing him royalties soon, even though he'd probably spend it all on fish. 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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

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: https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-culture  Support the show

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 coming, which he gives a sneak peak of in this episode. Also, if you haven't already, check out his previous contributions to this podcast, such as the Deep Dives into... Tea, Ink (British Tattoo Culture), Christmas and British Men's Wardrobes. Again, that's: www.youtube.com/VideosByCaineYou 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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

Don'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 the best Bond film for food. 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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

Don'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-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureI reference a book mentioned in the newspaper, it's called "I Wanna Tell You My Story" by Denise 'Denbo' Bowles, which you can find on Amazon. You can find Caine, as always, on his Youtube channel 'Videos By Caine'. Alfred Chocolate Yumyum the Cat is working on his solo career. Support the show

Don'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 lifestyle) A Bradford doctor working in Ukraine A Bradford woman banned for life by Jet2 A man (aged 20) who punched three Bradford taxi drivers in the head And a possible extension of the BBQ ban on the Moors. Guest starring my mate’s cat: Alfred Chocolate Yumyum 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.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show