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British Culture: Albion Never Dies

Thomas Felix Creighton

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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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The Anglotopia Podcast is your deep dive into the rich and diverse world of British culture, hosted by Jonathan and Jacqueline Thomas, publishers of Anglotopia.net and Londontopia.net. Each episode takes you on a journey through iconic British television, captivating historical events, and essential travel tips, ensuring you experience the very best of the British Isles. Our engaging discussions feature important British guests and authors, covering everything from the latest trends and time ...
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Thots TV

Ground Control

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We dive DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? Well for some reason, we remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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”Welcome to ’Fascinating People, Fascinating Places,’ the engaging bi-weekly documentary podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through the realms of news, history, politics, religion, and social justice. Join us as we delve into the depths of these critical subjects with leading experts and celebrity guests who bring their unique insights to the table. If you’re passionate about history, news, or social consciousness, this podcast is your essential guide. Discover moving stories and ...
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Learn Real, Advanced English with English and Beyond! Welcome to English and Beyond, the weekly podcast designed for upper intermediate to advanced English learners looking to boost their fluency, listening skills, and vocabulary - all in natural British English. Originally created for intermediate learners, this podcast has evolved to challenge those at an advanced level. We offer: 🔹 Free transcript available to help with tricky words. 🔹 Quizlet flashcards for practicing key vocabulary and ...
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Step off the pavement and into the story. Exploring the Soul of London, One Street at a Time is a weekly journey through the city’s layered past. Writer and guide JJ Creenan walks neighbourhoods from Camden to Limehouse, uncovering echoes, stories, and secrets. Part walking tour, part urban essay, each episode blends history, hearsay, architecture, and atmosphere. Meet poets, dockers, dreamers—and hear the city breathe. Not a guidebook, but a love letter to London’s streets.
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Get to know and learn English with Isi & Mitch; a bi-national couple in the UK. We talk all things British including pubs, small talk, music, food, the stiff upper lip and the bloody weather! We love to hear from our listeners and answer your questions on the English language or British life and culture. This is the authentic way to learn the language with day-to-day conversations and getting to know Isi & Mitch a little bit better. Become a member and we’ll give you interactive transcripts ...
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Big Boys Don't Cry

Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon

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Big Boys Don't Cry is a weekly podcast in which Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon discuss a film (usually with romance in), as well as catching up about culture, politics, video games and nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Grey Area

The Grey Area

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Welcome to The Grey Area podcast, where five British Nigerian girls - Seyi, Ati, Mayowa, Jemine and Ope - candidly explore the intricacies of life's ‘grey areas’. From identity and culture clashes to relationships and career choices. Tune in every Friday as we navigate the complexities of modern life with humor, honesty, and a unique perspective. Follow us on Instagram @tgapod for more behind-the-scenes content and to interact with us!
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Gary Rodger (aka Mooncat) and Tilt Araiza (aka Ocho) bring Sitcom Club-style discussion to things other than sitcoms; they'll take on TV, cinema and other aspects of popular culture, frequently 20th century British fare.
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Get The Belt

Myles Hart

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British Podcast that you probably are not ready for! Join Myles with segments 'such as Myles Measures' that discusses relevant pop culture and society shenanigans, 'Melanin Magnificence' that celebrates and provides a platform to Black achievers, entrepreneurs and Black Excellence. 'Word of The Week' that focuses on self help and improvement and the self titled 'Get The Belt' where he gives a good tongue lashing cussing out someone or something during the week who stepped way out of line and ...
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Bass Culture UK is the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster, an academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture. Covering the period from the 1960s to the present day, with an initial focus on London and a particular interest in the years 1976 – 1981. We explore the impact of Bass Culture through the explosion of Jamaican genres like ska, reggae and dub in the UK to the development of distinct British variants ...
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Talking Culture

Goethe-Institut

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Talking Culture is a platform for thought-provoking discussions about the future of Europe, the UK, and the world. Through fascinating interviews with thinkers and doers in the arts and culture sector, this show investigates how creative fields are emerging from the tumultuous present into the future. What role will culture play in a post-Brexit, post-COVID-19, post-colonial world? And how can it contribute to a future that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion? ...
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Culture Bites

The National News

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Join hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews as they guide you through the arts and culture scene in the UAE, the Middle East and the world. A new episode of Culture Bites drops every Thursday from The National News in Abu Dhabi.
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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members’ lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons’, but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren’t already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions ab ...
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What the Food?

Miles, Andy and Dom

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Welcome to What the Food?—the history and comedy podcast that dives into the weird, wild, and fascinating history of food, drinks, and dining cultures around the world. We’re Miles, Andy, and Dom—just three friends with a love for food and a knack for uncovering its untold stories. From surprising food origins to the moments that shaped how we eat, we uncover the strange, unexpected, and often hilarious history behind what ends up on our plates. Join us on our next culinary adventure through ...
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Welcome to Fish ’N’ Brits, the very British podcast, from very Floridian America, where Adam and Wayne, two British ex-pats turned ‘Murica residents, break down the strange things that happen both sides of the pond, make sense of their lives as Brits amongst the USA locals, and dust off their ever failing memories of life back in England. Each week join the lads as they plough through the green fields of Englands peculiarities, and answer your questions about their lives, experiences, and th ...
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Watching America

WHRO Public Media

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Hosted by British born host Dr. Alan Campbell, Watching America combines interviews, engaging audio, and deep dive talks in to our local and national culture through the eloquent and ever-curious lens of a ‘Brit’ who has spent over two decades ‘figuring it all out’; Watching America.
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​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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First Orders

First Orders

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A podcast where three friends let loose, get a nice hearty buzz going and wax lyrical about subjects that are neither socially relevant or interesting. Clutching to the hope that out of this drunken chaos true enlightenment will prevail, that or at least a couple of decent one-liners.
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Eastern Hunnies

Eastern Hunnies

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Welcome to Eastern Hunnies, a podcast that celebrates East and Southeast Asian community, culture and perspectives in Britain and beyond. Hosted by British-Filipinos Melissa Legarda, a writer and content producer, and Isabelle Landicho, a director and creative. Eastern Hunnies is our love letter to the ESEA diaspora, and is for anyone dedicated to a more empathetic world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What in the 00s

What in the 00s

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Your one stop shop for all things 2000s! Each week the co-hosts, Dylan and Fadzai, pick an iconic pop culture trend from the 2000s and discuss the best, the worst and the things that made them scratch their heads and say What! in the 2000s
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Culture and Barbarism

Toby Miller/Dennis Broe

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Novelist and critic Dennis Broe and Cultural Studies and Global Media Raconteur Toby Miller explore The Politics of Culture and The Culture of Politics. Rosa Luxemburg said the choice was between Socialism and Barbarism but perhaps today what we have is Culture And Barbarism.
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Find out first-hand about all things language assistants... We'll be chatting with colleagues, former assistants and experts on a range of themes. From finding accommodation to settling into school life; listen and prepare for your time overseas. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Society - LearnEnglish

British Council | LearnEnglish

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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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The Travel Diaries

Holly Rubenstein

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The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives. Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of famous guests take you on a journey through the seven chapters of their life's travel diaries, from their earliest childhood travel memory and the first place they fell in love with; to their al ...
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Join West End theatre stars Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker on the road as they tour the country- and the world- performing in shows and exploring the local arts along the way! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: https://twitter.com/80Playspodcast -- https://www.instagram.com/thrashntreasurepodcast/ -- https://www.tumblr.com/aroundtheworldin80playspod E-mail suggestions/questions: [email protected] Lizzie on Soc ...
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Pop Everything

Tim Daniels and Tom Reynolds

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From the creators of The Complete Guide to Everything, Pop Everything is a weekly podcast covering pop culture in a humorless way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned ...
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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A comedy show which looks at the popular, the cool and the fashionable, tearing apart the very fabric of modern life. Every episode covers something from the worlds of comedy, music, movies, gaming, technology, news, or something else entirely. Hosted by the writers, comedians and Scottish cultural icons Cameron Nicolson and Fraser McGovern, who are qualified in everything about nothing. Join our cult.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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My Dad Mr Brixton

Claudette Parry Laws

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Claudette is investigating the life and death of her father Courtney Laws, who was a leading member of Britain's black community and a pioneer of the Windrush Generation and yet, his story remains untold. This is a curious case of a missing legacy, offering a different perspective on modern Black British history and raising questions no daughter should have to ask.
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New Culture Forum

New Culture Forum

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"Having the deeper discussions mainstream media won't provide." Founded in 2006, the NCF is one of Britain's leading conservative think tanks. Our mission is to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and wider culture. So What You're Saying Is... (#SWYSI) is our weekly interview programme, NewSpeak is our weekly "in-house" discussion show, and CounterCulture is our panel discussion with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and aca ...
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In this celebratory 50th episode of the Anglotopia podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jacqueline Thomas reflect on their journey through British travel, culture, and history. They engage with listeners through a Q&A session, sharing insights on accents, culinary experiences, and travel mishaps. The conversation also touches on the importance of historical…
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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association. Kill says Britain’s night time industries face existential issues as many people can no longer afford to go out. The industry employs more than 2 million people and boasts a turnover of more than 150 billion pounds, so losing its nightlife would have serious c…
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With the recent news that Universal are planning to open their first theme park in Europe on UK soil (In Bedford, to be exact! Yay Bedford?) we're discussing what the attractions might be compared to other Universal theme parks in the US. We're also discussing British theme parks and what their differences usually are. Haunted 17th century stately …
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Don't be shy, send me a message! I am delighted to be joined by Canon Ned Lunn at Bradford Cathedral for this special Easter episode! I ask him: What is a Canon? What is a Cathedral? What is Easter, for Anglicans? Anglicans are, of course, members of the the Church of England or members of any Church in communion with it. You can find Bradford Cath…
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'This clause could accelerate the erasure of the great old British pub.' Director of the Free Speech Union, Toby Young, has blasted Labour plans that could potentially see pub landlords forced to police conversations in pubs to ensure staff are not offended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In fewer than 100 days in power, Donald Trump has upended his country’s historic alliance with Europe, told the continent that it can no longer rely on security guarantees from the US and launched a trade war that threatens the global economy. Reporting from the Delphi Economic Forum, we spoke with attendees with experience at the Pentagon, Nato, t…
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We’re unpacking the chaos — secret daughters, surprise affairs, and the weird pressure to live up to someone’s “dream girl” fantasy. Just a casual chat about the kind of drama people pretend isn’t happening. Thanks for joining us for another episode of TGA! Stay connected with us on Instagram @tgapod for exclusive content and updates. We appreciate…
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Are we on the point of World War III - and what does Ancient Greece have to do with it? In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced, we explore The Thucydides Trap - a theory from ancient history that's now being used to explain modern tensions between China and the United States. You’ll learn: – Who Thucydides was and what he said about the Pe…
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Who is asking for what in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in France? Plus: With Donald Trump in office, how is Washington’s influence abroad changing? And: a special interview with Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm about the so-called return of the dire wolf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ We're going back to one of the very first episodes of Things People Do today, and it's a huge topic. Our guest is sleep expert James Wilson, and he is here to answer everything we've ever wanted to know about sleep... why do we need it? How much…
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French president Emmanuel Macron, US secretary of state Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff hold talks in Paris over a Ukraine ceasefire. Then: Denmark looks to train troops to Ukraine and Greece strengthens its military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France. Plus: why South Korea is turning its back on school trips. And: we receive a letter fr…
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In a special episode of Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews host the show from Art Dubai, the city's annual art fair that is taking place this week. They share some of their recommendations for what not to miss at the event this year – including regional, international and digital art. The hosts speak to Mirjam Varadinis, the curator of th…
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Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, is headed to the White House to meet with US president Donald Trump. Can she walk the diplomatic tightrope amid trade tensions? Then: we look at how Europe’s security priorities have shifted as the Swiss Army trains abroad for the first time in 30 years. Plus: Singapore’s general election, how tariffs are aff…
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We're doing a two parter on one of the biggest names in British children's telly - Sooty! This is one of the most highly requested shows we've had, and we wanted to do it properly. Therefore, the Cadell years will be hitting your ears in two short weeks. Seriously, you guys seem to LOVE this little bear. And after an intensive week of research (wat…
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China replaces its top international trade negotiator, Hamas rejects an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire, Angola seeks lengthy prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu unveils its first-ever ATMs. Plus: Richard Susskind on his book ‘How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies Noortje Marres answers, ‘Are we designing AI to work with us or replace us?’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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In this weeks episode the lads draw closer to the end of season two, the burning questions are truly getting answered, and they discuss their differences in what just makes them uncomfortable. That is, if they can draw themselves away from the excitement building in the studio over two very different live shows. Like the lads on Instagram and Faceb…
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☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ Finally, a legit episode where Joe could have brought his Gavel... and he forgot it. Never mind, because our guest today is Irita Marriott, who is an auctioneer and former antiques dealer! She has seen many a bidding war in her time, and is here…
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The Culture Colonel is back. And we’re still asking the questions that matter. What makes a leader? What shapes a culture? And what happens when we stop pretending everything’s fine? In Series 2, our podcast host Lindsay MacDuff returns with more honest, powerful conversations about leadership, identity, and the culture we create around us. This ti…
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A potential path to peace in Sudan’s two-year conflict begins in London. Donald Trump cuts billions in funding to Harvard, the expulsion of French officials from Algeria is “to have consequences” and Lisbon approves an updated version of the city’s Strategic Noise Map. Plus: Artem Chapeye on his book ‘Ordinary People Don’t Carry Machine Guns’. See …
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Michael Idov, author of The Collaborators, joins Spybrary to discuss the spy novel everyone in our community is raving about. In this in-depth conversation, Michael shares how his Soviet upbringing, real-world intelligence events like the Ryanair Belarus 'hijacking' incident and Moscow taxi hacker chaos, and his love for British espionage fiction s…
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As Donald Trump threatens tariffs on imported semiconductors, we head to Taipei to see how Taiwan is preparing. Plus: geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan tells us where the transatlantic relationship stands. Then: we explore Expo 2025 in Osaka, jump aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express and take in the V&A Cartier exhibit. See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Today’s guest is quite literally a national treasure. She’s a Dame, a queen of the kitchen, an author, a restaurateur, and of course, the judge who has been serving up wit and wisdom alongside cakes and crumbles on The Great British Bake Off since 2017… it is the one and only Dame Prue Leith. Born and raised in South Africa, Prue moved to London in…
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US president Donald Trump hosts his El Salvador counterpart, Nayib Bukele, as his influence in Central America grows. Also on the programme: Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties as he tours Southeast Asia and European travellers turn their backs on trips to the US. Then: why we’re addicted to bad news as our love of ‘doomscrolling’ continue…
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This week, we wander into the beating heart of London — Covent Garden — where opera echoes off Victorian ironwork, and punk once growled beneath the colonnades. From flower girls to Blitz Kids, Handel to Bowie, Covent Garden is a stage that never goes dark. Join JJ Creenan as he steps through the Piazza’s shifting light - past Inigo Jones’s “handso…
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Today we’re talking about the fine line between fearless and fully unhinged. Some call it confidence. Others call it a cry for help. You decide. Thanks for joining us for another episode of TGA! Stay connected with us on Instagram @tgapod for exclusive content and updates. We appreciate your support and can't wait to dive into more intriguing topic…
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A noisy neighbour, an awkward stand-off, an ironic compliment and a round at the bar... 4 difficult scenarios for Isi to deal with in the UK. Interactive Transcript Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership Transcript Mitch: [0:22] Hiya, welcome to the Easy English Podcast…
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China’s president is on a tour of three Southeast Asian nations at a time when Trump’s tariffs are threatening US relationships in the region. Then: Ecuador’s presidential runoff, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and why Toblerone is bringing back its Swiss branding. Plus: an interview with longtime Polish politician Michał Kaminski. See omnystudio.com/…
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Hollywood is in the building! Mel and Iz sit down with British-Chinese actor Jason Wong to discuss his journey from London’s West End to Hollywood, starring in hits like ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ and Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’. Jason opens up about challenging Asian male stereotypes on screen, navigating representation in the ind…
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Content warning: discussion of anti-trans campaigners, homophobia, suicide, sexual assault You may have seen that there has been some discussion in the press about Hey Duggee using the word "they" to refer to a cartoon raccoon. We are here to talk about why on God's green Earth this has made the national news. We are starting this clip right in the…
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Don't be shy, send me a message! April 13th! It's James Bond's birthday today... (oh, and mine!) Check out my SmörgåsBond playlist on Youtube: www.youtube.com/britishculture ...or indeed any of my previous Bond-themed podcast episodes. I always talk about the importance of Ian Fleming, and today marks the publication of his very first James Bond no…
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In the days before this year’s edition of the Delphi Economic Forum, Donald Trump launched, and then only partially retreated from, a global trade war in which the EU was a target. Reporting from Delphi, Andrew speaks with Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on what it’s like to lead an EU and Nato country in this moment. Plus: former Italian…
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What really happened when a breakdown of the legal system in the English Civil War fuelled a series of witch-hunts? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Ronald Hutton FBA delves into England's witch trials and Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General. For more from The British Academy’s Folklore Reimagined season, visit our website: ht…
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This conversation explores the complex relationship between American Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon and British Chancellor of the Exchequer Winston Churchill during the post-World War I era, an underexplored era of Churchill's career that foretold future Anglo-American relations during World War II. The discussion delves into their rivalry over w…
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Can US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman break years of deadlock? Then: we report from Expo 2025 in Osaka, flip through the Nordic papers and discuss fashion’s increasing involvement in Salone del Mobile. Plus: Monocle’s team in Delphi interviews Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What happens when the plan goes out of the window at a live show? You improvise. Luckily, the audience in Brighton were phenomenal, so when our guest was unable to make the second half, we were armed with a series of spectacular and ludicrous questions for Joe and Tom to delve into, such as 'what would Joe rather give up, sex or Padel?'. Good job J…
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Why did Britain fall out of love with Meghan Markle? In this episode of English and Beyond, I take a deep dive into the intense reaction to the Duchess of Sussex, unpacking her rise and fall in British public opinion. From media double standards to cultural differences, race, class, and the emotional shift of Prince Harry, this monologue and conver…
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Carole Walker and Tom Rivers assess the global effects of Trump’s 90-day pause on most of the latest tariffs. Also on the programme: the latest from Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine and why European leaders are embracing US right-wing media. Then: which countries have the best and worst tourists? Plus: we check in with Andrew Mueller at the Del…
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Camden doesn’t whisper its history — it shouts it in graffiti, stomps it in Doc Martens, and sings it in punk chords and Amy Winehouse lyrics. In this first episode, we wander from Camden Town Station to the summit of Primrose Hill, taking in the Irish Palace of Arlington House, the eccentric turrets of the Pirate Castle, and the ritual hydraulics …
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