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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Jan 24, 2021 • 36min
A Deep Dive Into Tea (Part I) [6]
Don't be shy, send me a message!This week, I travelled to Fuzhou (China) and met Caine, an expert on British culture and on the traditional tea culture of Fuzhou. We talked about the origins of tea culture, both Chinese and British, and about the real ‘lived culture’ of tea in both countries. We also talk about tea production in Fuzhou, and on the tea and coffee culture of the Middle East. Enjoy! You can find Thomas at: https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/ Take a look at Caine’s Youtube series on Fujianese tea here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLniTySl7qc This shows Caine’s trip to a Fujianese jasmine farm, and a tea processing plant, in order to get some traditional Jasmine tea. Support the show
Jan 17, 2021 • 3min
Coming up soon on the podcast! [5]
Don't be shy, send me a message!Just a quick update to say what to expect, what's coming up, and what's going on!You can find Thomas at: https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/Support the show
Jan 10, 2021 • 46min
British Culture as seen from Fuzhou, China: Interview with Caine [4]
Don't be shy, send me a message!Caine is an English teacher in Fuzhou, China, and has been for more than 8 years. He teaches, lectures, blogs, and appears on Chinese television talking about about British culture. You can find Thomas at: https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/You can find Caine on: the Chinese internets, or visit beautiful Fuzhou and just ask around!Support the show
Dec 28, 2020 • 3min
What's this series all about? [3]
Don't be shy, send me a message!This podcast asks the question, "What is Britishness?"Listen to find out what to expect from future episodes! Support the show
Dec 28, 2020 • 10min
Book Review: From Russia With Love [2]
Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas reviews the classic British novel "From Russia With Love" by Ian Fleming, first published in 1957 with a film adaptation starring Sean Conner following in 1963. This podcast was originally created by Thomas for an online book group he set up in March 2020 for British and American expats under lockdown in Wuhan, China. They were working for the company EF (Education First), where Thomas has worked as a manager for four years. Support the show
Dec 26, 2020 • 6min
You Only Live Twice [1]
Don't be shy, send me a message!This is my favourite chapter of Ian Fleming's penultimate 007 novel 'You Only Live Twice. It's quite different from the classic 1967 film with Sean Connery; we see a world weary Bond at the end of his career. Perhaps we shall see something like it with the 25th 007 film, No Time To Die. On the other hand, perhaps it will forever stand alone, telling its unique story. Support the show
