British Culture: Albion Never Dies

Don'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. I also sang with the choir at Bradford Cathedral this Sunday, as part of the special evensong to celebrate 30 years of the girls' choir. You can also follow Bradford Cathedral on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.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 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: 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!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!Contact me anytime here:You 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!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 Thank you also to Bradford Cathedral, Cathedral Chamber Choir directed by Alexander Berry for allowing me to play their performance of ‘I Was Glad’. You can watch “A Civic Service of thanksgiving for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee (Bradford Cathedral)” on Youtube.You can also follow Bradford Cathedral on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.I hope you enjoy this week’s musical episode! I certainly did. 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!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