British Culture: Albion Never Dies

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

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 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!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 show

Don'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 at: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.com Support the show

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, as in James Bond's Q. I mainly delve into the Q-Ships that are (in my view) the most likely origin of his name. 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 & Past Times 🇬🇧".Check out my Youtube channelCheck out my Red Bubble shop Support the show

Don'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 landing herself in a spot of bother, a bookshop hoping to win a prize, a local resident getting a high appointment, a local charity fundraiser from Ilkley (again), and Ilkey's 'Pub of the Week'.Links to original stories are available above on most podcast players (Spotify and Buzzsprout definitely work), and all comments on them are my own. You can contact me on Instagram, or by e-mail (AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.com), let me know if you'd like a third slice of Yorkshire life... I may even end up doing a whole cake of it!Check out my Youtube channelhttps://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!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 Pimms (minute 58)P is for Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQ)P is for Paddington Bear (1 hour, minute 6)P is for Pub (1 hour, minute 10) P is for Posh and Poor (1 hour, minute 13)P is for Pie (1 hour, minute 17)P is for Prize-fighting or Pugilism (1 hour, minute 19)P is for Politeness (1 hour, minute 20)P is for Pips, as in 'time pips' (1 hour, minute 22) And at 1 hour, minute 23: P is for Pennies, Pillar Boxes, Pooh, Pontefract Cakes, Pencil Museum, Pop Music, Penny for the Guy, Park, Pride, Palace, Post Office, Pantomimes, Patience, Punk Rock, Pint, Patiotism, Peas, Pluck, Porridge, Poppy Day, Pomp and Circumstance and the Proms, Portsmouth, Parliament, Police Telephone Boxes, Peaky Blinders, Politics, Pax Britannica, St. Paul's Cathedral, Peter Sellers, Pudding. At 1 hour, minute 27, I look at the Wikipedia article on British stereotypes. My final word is on Pwyllheli, check out the great video by the local tourism office here.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 & Past Times 🇬🇧".Check out my Youtube channel Check out my Red Bubble shopSupport the show