

British Culture: Albion Never Dies
Thomas Felix Creighton
What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 15min
A Brit in New York | Interview with British Novelist Roland Hulme [30]
Don't be shy, send me a message!Roland Hulme is a British author who has lived in New York for twenty years, here he gives his unique perspective on being 'A Brit Abroad'. You can watch the original video of this conversation on my Youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/britishcultureYou can find Roland Hulme's work on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Roland-Hulme/e/B005FLUXQA?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000He also has a fantastic Youtube channel, check it out!https://www.youtube.com/RolandHulmeSupport the show

Oct 23, 2021 • 1h 19min
Interview with British Author Jon Auty, creator of "Behind the Stunts" [29]
Don't be shy, send me a message!Jon Auty is the author of 'Behind the Stunts', a fantastic book, podcast series, and Youtube series dedicated to the joy and excitement of action. Stunts on film or tv - if they're top notch then they get uploaded there. You can watch the original video of this interview on my Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/britishcultureYou can find Jon Auty's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/behindthestunts/E-mail him about his upcoming book at: behindthestunts007@gmail.comSupport the show

Oct 22, 2021 • 4min
Trafalgar Night [28]
Don't be shy, send me a message!October 21st is Trafalgar Night, a huge Royal Navy celebration. This is a quick bonus episode just to mark the day, the night, and the morning after!I mention this video in the episode, if you haven't seen Blue Peter presenter John Noakes climbing Nelson's Column, it's well worth the eight minutes of you life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGZ-h70IK9sSupport the show

Oct 19, 2021 • 40min
H is for... King Henry... All Eight of Them! [27]
Don't be shy, send me a message!This eighth episode in the 'Alphabet of Britishness' has eight kings called Henry in it... or at least, I talk about them. I don't say much about King Henry VIII as he's just too well known, and there's so much out there already. I give a bit of an overview of the eight kings called Henry and then talk about a few other things; HP sauce, Harrods, Harry Potter, Hammer Films, Horatio Nelson, Haggis, Hot Cross Buns, High Tea, Hastings (Battle of), and Holbeach. You'll need a little Google of that one, and Google Image is your best bet. Check out my Red Bubble shop:https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureMessage me anytime on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/or e-mail:AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com Check out my Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/britishcultureIf you'd like to buy me a coffee to help fuel these episodes:patreon.com/britishculture Support the show

Oct 12, 2021 • 39min
007 as seen from China | *No Spoilers* for 'No Time To Die' [26]
Don't be shy, send me a message!"What do the Chinese think of the truly British institution that is James Bond, 007?" This may not have been the first question you woke up with this morning, but hopefully now I've asked it, you are dying to find out. I spent 6 years working in adult education in China, and the most common student request was to learn about 'culture'. I found, somewhat by accident, that using 007 as a Trojan horse / useful structure led me down some pretty interesting avenues. Listen, and enjoy! Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com Check out my Youtube channelCheck out my Red Bubble shopIf you'd like to buy me a coffee to help fuel these episodes:patreon.com/britishculture Support the show

Oct 4, 2021 • 48min
'G' is for 'Great' [25]
Don't be shy, send me a message!In this episode, I list the number of people who said 'G is for Great' and well, that takes care of the first few minutes of the podcast! After that, I delve into; 'gentleman', 'Gromit', 'St. George', 'Gun Carriage Competition', 'Gladstone', 'Guy Falkes' 'Fat Rascals' (whoops, wrong week), Gallifrey, Gielgud, George Cross, the Great Escape, and Gardening.I didn't quite get around to any of the Kings called George. Worth a 'Deep Dive'? Message me and let me know which topic you liked the most. Message me anytime on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/or e-mail:AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com Check out my Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shop:https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureIf you'd like to buy me a coffee to help fuel these episodes:patreon.com/britishculture Support the show

Sep 28, 2021 • 33min
007's Retirement: Reading, Rum and Riparian Feasts [24]
Don't be shy, send me a message!The new James Bond film will soon be in cinemas. According to EON Productions, “In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica…” obviously this peace will be short-lived (otherwise it would be a dull film), but we have seen some gorgeous photos of Bond’s retirement home. The photos show some interesting choices in reading material, alcohol, and food. All of these choices will be reviewed in detail here, I thoroughly tested them all. I previously reviewed the books on ‘British Culture: Albion Never Dies’ Youtube channel, but this podcast version goes into much deeper depth about the authors and contains more content from the books themselves.The Youtube book reviews are here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-fZfBSPNC-05zqQGK8hzrSnHiM_KIilu You can also contact me anytime on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/ or e-mail:AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com If you enjoyed this podcast, you can support me by checking out my new shop:https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-culture/shopAlternatively, feel free to just buy me a coffee!https://www.patreon.com/britishcultureSupport the show

Sep 21, 2021 • 31min
'F' is for 'Fish and Chips' [23]
Don't be shy, send me a message!Well, it had to be. Three people said so, and that was the largest number for any one topic. I also voice my view that it's best eaten in the North East of England, rather than in London. F further stands for; Fortnum and Mason, Football, Fuller’s London Pride, Flanders Field, Faulty Towers, The Full Monty (1997), Falstaff, and Fleming… Ian Fleming. Take a look at my Youtube series for a look at next week's topic:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEtOMbuoywyX2pZ7J8TcwwMessage me anytime on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/or e-mail:AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com If you'd like to buy me a coffee to help fuel these episodes:patreon.com/britishculture Support the show

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 53min
A Deep Dive Into British Men's Wardrobes with Caine (in Fuzhou, China) [22]
Don't be shy, send me a message!How has Britain influenced men's wardrobes around the world? Listen as Caine returns and gives us a real insight into the part played by traditional British clothing in shaping the wardrobes of men all around the globe. We start at the feet and work our way up to the head in four distinct stages. Enjoy! You can fine Caine here:https://youtube.com/videosbycaineThis podcast has a Youtube channel which you can subscribe to for exclusive content coming soon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEtOMbuoywyX2pZ7J8TcwwYou can also contact me anytime on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/or e-mail:AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com Also, if you'd like to buy me a coffee to help fuel these episodes:patreon.com/britishculture Support the show

Sep 7, 2021 • 37min
'E' is for 'Elgar' [21]
Don't be shy, send me a message!'E' is for Edward Elgar, a wonderful English composer, who gave us 'Land of Hope and Glory'; or rather the music 'Pomp and Circumstance' (known sometimes in the USA as 'the graduation tune') which was put to words by the old Etonian A.C. Benson. If you're not sure what an 'old Etonian' is, don't worry, I cover that too. I cover a range of other 'E's as well, so settle in for a good one! Message me anytime on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/or e-mail:AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com Also, if you'd like to buy me a coffee to help fuel these episodes:patreon.com/britishculture Support the show