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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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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 25 - Was Edward VIII a Nazi? Interview with Author Jane Tippett on the Abdication Crisis
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This week, we have a special guest, author Jane Tippett, who has written a new book about Edward VIII called Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII. Tippett discusses her book on the abdication crisis and the life of King Edward VIII. She talks about her research process and the surprising access she had to the Royal Archives. Tippett explores…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 24 – Exploring the Off-the-beaten-path Gems of Bath and the West Country
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Jules Mittra, the founder of In and Beyond Bath, discusses travel in the West Country of England with a focus on Bath and the Cotswolds. He emphasizes the importance of thoughtful travel and experiencing the off-the-beaten-path gems of the region. Jules offers personalized tours for small groups, allowing for meaningful connections and engagement. …
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Anglotopia Podcast Episode 23 - British Tipping Customs, Getting out of London, and History of a Quaint Cottage with English Cottage Vacation
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Laura Kurton from English Cottage Vacation joins the podcast to discuss their all-inclusive travel experience in the Dorset countryside. They offer tailor-made itineraries for guests, including popular sites like Bath, the Cotswolds, and the Jurassic Coast. The cottage itself, Well Cottage, is an 18th-century thatched cottage with a mix of modern a…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 22 – Where Did Anglotopia Come From and the New Friends of Anglotopia Club
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Summary Ever wonder how Anglotopia came into being? We tell the story and more as we talk about how Anglotopia has launched a Friends of Anglotopia club, which is a paid membership that aims to remove Google ads from the website. The main feature of the club is the Sunday Post, an exclusive article released every Sunday on the Friends of Anglotopia…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 21 - British Elections 101 (Without the Politics) and Favorite British Political TV Shows
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Summary The UK is having an election! In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss the British election system and how it works from a non-party political perspective. They provide an overview of the parties involved, the role of the monarch, the campaign season, election day, and the counting and results process. They als…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 20 - Exploring British Children's Literature and Its Generational Influences
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Summary In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss British children's literature that influenced them and their own children. They talk about their favorite books, including The Velveteen Rabbit, Roald Dahl's works, Beatrix Potter's stories, Peter Pan, and Harry Potter. They also mention the impact of Disney adaptations …
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 19 - The Return, What's New With Anglotopia Plus a Discussion on Recent British TV
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Summary In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie Thomas discuss new updates to Anglotopia, including website changes, contests, and new books. They also talk about their new email newsletter design and the release of the Anglotopia book 'Great British Houses.' They mention the release of the 'Londontopia Dictionary of Cockney …
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 18 - Blenheim Palace, Portsmouth Dockyard, and Rousham Park
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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, I talk about three great experiences from my trip last July that I haven’t had the chance to talk about yet. After we give some big operational updates about Anglotopia, I talk about my visit to Blenheim Palace. There are a ton of new exhibitions and things to see at Britain’s only non-royal, non-ecclesias…
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Oxford, Dyrham Park, Steam Trains, and more!
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In the next installment of podcasts about my trip to Britain this past July, I talk about my final days in Oxford and what I did after. I rented a car and visited Dyrham Park and the next day went on an incredible steam train journey. I give some insight into the special place I stayed in the Cotswolds. I also talk about the state of renting cars i…
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Anglotopia Podcast Special: The Death of a Queen and Why Some Americans Loved The Queen
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In this special memorial podcast, we discuss the death of the Queen, how the week played out, the first days of the reign of Charles III, we explore why some Americans love the Royal Family so much, where we go from here, and what to expect in the coming days and months. Producer's Note: We still have more podcasts coming about my trip in July, but…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Return to Britain - How to get the Oxford Experience Yourself
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In this second special podcast recorded while I was in England last month, I try to answer all the questions I received about my Oxford course. How can you have the Oxford Experience yourself? How much does it cost? What does it include? What is the accommodation and meal time like? What kind of classmates can you expect? What kind of tours and exc…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Return to Britain - Current State of Travel to the UK
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In this special podcast recorded while I was in England last month, I talk about my travel experiences, traveling in the post-COVID age, dealing with the chaos of Heathrow, what it’s like to be in England after four years, and some first impressions of my time in Oxford. FYI: This podcast was recorded in late July, but I was not able to release it …
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 13 - Catching Up On All Things British and British Travel in 2022
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After a long, unexpected hiatus, the Anglotopia Podcast has returned! In this episode we watch up on what's going on with Anglotopia, we talk about our exciting new Union Jack Lightbox product and how it came about, then we talk about the resumption of 'normal' travel to Britain in 2022 - and talk about our own travel plans. Plus we lift the lid on…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 12 - British Summer Time
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In the twelfth episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we discuss British Summer Time. Join us for a discussion for all things British Summer, included fun stories from our past trips in summertime Britain. There will be rain and sun. And tips for how you can make your own summer a little more British even though none of us can currently travel there! E…
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Bonus Podcast: Adventures in Anglotopia Book Launch Facebook Live Audio
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To celebrate the launch of Jonathan's new book Adventures in Anglotopia: The Makings of an Anglophile, we did a special Facebook Live session where we talked about the book, how it came about, the writing process and then I did a reading from it about Stately Homes then took questions. We've extracted the audio so you can listen to it if you like. …
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 11 - British Food Discussion
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 10 - We're Back! Catching Up, New British Products, British TV, and More!
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And we're back! After an unexpected hiatus, the Anglotopia podcast has returned. This episode is a catch-up episode where we talk about where we've been, what we've been up to, future plans, what British TV we've been watching and much, much more! Royal Oak Foundation (use code Anglo2019 to save 10%) Cornish Smuggler’s Tea Christmas Cards British F…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 9 - Our Britain Bucket Lists
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This week in the Anglotopia Podcast, we talk about our 'Britain Bucket Lists,' the things we would like to do the most in Britain in the next few years. Some are mundane, some are exciting adventures, all of them take in the best of Britain. What's on your Britain Bucket List? Let us know in the comments! SHOW NOTES: Great British Adventure Map The…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 8 - The National Trust and The Royal Oak Foundation
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This week on the Anglotopia podcast, we talk about one of Britain's most important heritage institutions, The National Trust, guardians of Britain's stately homes and landscape. We talk about the history of the trust, our favorite National Trust places to visit and some tips to make the most of your visits to a NT property. This episode was sponsor…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 7 - Talking British TV - Our Favorite Shows and Round-up of Various Ways to Watch British TV
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This week in the Anglotopia Podcast, Jackie and I discuss our favorite British TV shows, how we discovered British TV when we were kids and we give a round-up of all the different ways you can watch British TV these days. Show Notes AcornTV BritBox TrueRoyalty.tv HistoryHit.Tv Amazon Prime Netflix BOB - Best of British TV BBC America UK TV Everywhe…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 6 - Why We Love Gold Hill and the Story of How Anglotopia Got Started
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This week in the Anglotopia Podcast, we tell two inter-related stories - why I'm so obsessed with Gold Hill in Shaftesbury Dorset and how that led to the creation of Anglotopia. The story starts in the late '90s and goes until 2011 and it has many interesting twists and turns. If you've ever wondered why Anglotopia exists and what our hopes and dre…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 5 - Planning Your First Trip to Britain
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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we've used a reader request. How do you plan your first trip to London? There's a lot of ground to cover and I'm sure we missed something things but we hope this is a good primer for planning your first trip to London. Warning: contains opinions that many may not necessarily agree with. Show Notes Official…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 4 - Land's End to John O'Groats - Scotland
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And finally, we get to the Scotland episode! In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we resume talking about our Grand Adventure from last year. This episode is mostly about our visit to Scotland. We fell in love with the place and can't wait to go back. This concludes the series talking about the trip - next week we'll begin talking about more …
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 3 – The Christmas Special
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In the third episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we take a break from talking about our Grand Adventure earlier this year to talking about British Christmas and our experiences from past trips. Happy Christmas from Anglotopia! Show Notes: Link to Articles About our Christmas Trip Updown Cottage Tom Smith Christmas Crackers The Snowman Walking in the…
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Anglotopia Podcast Episode 2: Land's End to John O'Groats - Bristol to Durham
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In this episode, we talk about our travels in Northern England during Anglotopia's Le Jog trip this past September. You can click below to listen to the podcast or scroll down further to watch it on YouTube. Please be sure give feedback, we appreciate it! Show Notes: Anglotopia Podcast Episode 1 The Anglotopia App Castle Combe Hotel in Castle Combe…
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Anglotopia Podcast Episode 1 - Planning the LeJog Trip and Cornwall
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This is Anglotopia's first ever podcast! We kicked this podcast off by discussing our drive from Land's End to John O'Groats. We also discussed the planning that went into the trip. Join us for an hour-long conversation into how our Epic Journey this past September began. Show Notes: The Railway Adventures Book All The Stations On YouTube The Great…
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