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PODCAST

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast

Sam Brown and Natalia Brammen

Join Sam and Natalia as they explore British film and TV, from badly aged sitcoms to acclaimed dramas. Keep up with the podcast on Instagram⁠, @learningbritishfilmtv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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00:10:41

The Office: Series Two

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/06/27

After reviewing series one of THE OFFICE, Sam and Natalia watch and react to series two. THE OFFICE is a British mockumentary sitcom created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Series two of THE OFFICE follows David Brent (Ricky Gervais) as he battles to keep his job in Slough. Sam and Natalia sit down to watch and review the entire second series, including the Christmas specials.Topics of conversation include AFTER LIFE, Natalia's hatred for Dawn, Ricky Gervais's fall from

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00:31:29

The Goblet of Fire

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/06/20

After reviewing the first three HARRY POTTER movies, Sam and Natalia watch and react to THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins his fourth year with Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). After Harry is chosen to compete in the Triwizard Tournament, he joins forces with Hufflepuff student Cedric Diggory (Robert Pattinson) to investigate a dark conspiracy at Hogwarts. Topics of conversation include our Homer and Marge impressions, Dumbledore screaming “Did

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00:24:33

The Office

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Sam and Natalia have reviewed GAVIN & STACEY and THE ROYLE FAMILY, so it’s time to watch another acclaimed British sitcom—THE OFFICE. THE OFFICE is a British comedy mockumentary TV show, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The show follows David Brent (Ricky Gervais), the manager of an office in Slough, and his employees, Tim (Martin Freeman), Gareth (Mackenzie Crook), and Dawn (Lucy Davis). The original series ran for two six-episode series, followed by a Christmas special

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00:09:31

The Prisoner of Azkaban

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/06/06

After watching and reviewing the first two HARRY POTTER films, Sam and Natalia rewatch the fan-favourite, THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins his third year at Hogwarts with his best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). After learning that notorious criminal Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped Azkaban prison, Harry uncovers dark truths about his past and his parents.Topics of conversation include Alfonso Cuarón, CHILDREN OF MEN,

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00:45:37

Doctor Who: Series Fifteen

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/05/30

When the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) accidentally picks up new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu), he must return her to her hometime on Earth: 24th May, 2025. But evil lurks in the dark corners of the universe. Reuniting with old friends like Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) and Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), The Doctor faces several intergalactic cataclysms. Will Dr. Who finally find his granddaughter? Is Billie Piper really The Sixteenth Doctor? And where is Jonathan Groff? Stuck

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00:28:38

The Chamber of Secrets

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/05/23

After watching and reviewing THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE, Sam and Natalia hop back on the Hogwarts Express with THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS. Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins his second year at Hogwarts with his best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). After a new teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh), joins the school, Harry discovers that the mythological Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Topics of conversations include Charles Dickens, THE SILMARILLION,

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01:03:57

Doctor Who: Series Four

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Bannakaffalatta, strong! Bannakaffalatta, cyborg! Sam and Natalia take the TARDIS back to 2008 to review every episode of DOCTOR WHO series four, from "Voyage of the Damned" to "Journey's End".The Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) reunites with Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) to travel in time and space. When the Daleks return with their creator, Davros (Julian Bleach), The Doctor and Donna must join forces with Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman), Captain Jack

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00:33:04

The Sorcerer's Stone

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Sam and Natalia begin their deep dive into the Harry Potter universe with THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. Does the first instalment of the Wizarding World hold up? Or will Sam and Natalia get off the Hogwarts Express early?A young English boy, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), discovers he is a wizard. After being accepted into Hogwarts, Harry joins forces with his new friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), to defeat a terrible evil plaguing their school. Topics of conversation include Cho

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00:20:29

"What a Sad Little Life, Jane": Come Dine With Me

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Justice for Jane! Before Sam and Natalia begin their deep dive into the HARRY POTTER film franchise, they look back at the most famous—or infamous—episode of the British cooking show, COME DINE WITH ME. In January 2016, Channel 4 released series 37, episode 1 of COME DINE WITH ME, set in East Oxfordshire. And television history was made! Beset with tense dinner conversations and fraught personal politics, this episode ends with the iconic and viral, "Dear Lord, what a sad little life, Jane!" scene,

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00:16:51

The Harry Potter Haters

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/04/25

“It’s not just all Jesus, you know.”Almost thirty years ago, Bloomsbury released the first HARRY POTTER book. Since then, the series has become a renowned British institution. But the books and films have faced renewed backlash in recent years, partly due to JK Rowling’s controversial statements on transgender rights.Join Sam and Natalia as we review the HARRY POTTER franchise before the release of HBO Max’s TV series with John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu – from THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE to THE DEATHLY

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00:24:53

JK Rowling Invades The Simpsons

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of the MY GIRLFRIEND AND DOCTOR WHO podcast, the Simpsons visit England!THE SIMPSONS is an animated sitcom satirising American life. It stars Homer (Dan Castellaneta), Marge (Julie Kavner), Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Lisa (Yeardley Smith), and Maggie. In 'The Regina Monologues' (S15E4), America's favourite yellow family visit London in search of Grampa's lost love.Topics of conversation include Australian chocolate, the environmental impact of Chat GPT, Tony Blair, the 1990s, Carnaby

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00:15:17

The Royle Family

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/04/12

After watching GAVIN & STACEY, Sam introduces Natalia to another acclaimed British sitcom: THE ROYLE FAMILY. THE ROYLE FAMILY centres on the lives of a Manchester-based family, the Royles, comprising Jim (Ricky Tomlinson), Barbara (Sue Johnston), Denise (Caroline Aherne), Antony (Ralf Little), and Denise's fiancé David (Craig Cash).Topics of conversation include Jessica Hynes, the cultural divide between North and South England, what “nowt” means, Toby Jones in INDIANA JONES, mushroom

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00:25:51

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/04/05

Sam and Natalia watch and react to the GAVIN & STACEY: THE FINALE and the subsequent documentary special, GAVIN & STACEY: A FOND FAREWELL. Five years after Nessa’s (Ruth Jones) shock proposal, Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Stacey’s (Joanna Page) family converge on England for Smithy (James Corden) and Sonia's (Laura Aikman) wedding. Will Smithy marry Sonia? Does Nessa get to Southampton Docks on time? And, most importantly, will Sam and Natalia finally become James Corden apologists? Topics of

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00:45:54

Gavin & Stacey: Series Two and Three

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/03/29

After reviewing the first series, Sam and Natalia watch and react to series two and three, including the 2019 Christmas special. Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page) return from their honeymoon to discover that Nessa (Ruth Jones) is pregnant—and Smithy (James Corden) is the father.Topics of conversation include Carpool Karaoke, why British people don't like James Corden, laugh tracks, Laurel and Hardy, They/Them, Nessa the Vampire, sheep jokes, Chinese Alan, (Barry) Islands in the Stream,

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00:35:14

Gavin & Stacey

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/03/22

"What's occurin', alright?"GAVIN & STACEY is a British sitcom written by James Corden and Ruth Jones. It follows the budding relationship between an English man, Gavin (Matthew Horne), and a Welsh woman, Stacey (Joanna Page). The show was critically acclaimed during its initial run and has since developed a large fanbase. In this episode of the MY GIRLFRIEND AND DOCTOR WHO podcast, Sam introduces Natalia to all six episodes of series one. Will she find it funny? Does Wales have the best British

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01:59:15

Doctor Who: Series Three

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/03/15

The podcast is back, baby, and it’s nerdier than ever. Join Sam and Natalia as we watch and review series three of DOCTOR WHO, from ‘The Runaway Bride’ to ‘The Last of the Timelords’. Starring David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, and John Barrowman, series three picks up straight after Billie Piper's departure in series two. Topics of conversation include Narnia, Sam’s terrible Scottish accent, THE CAT IN THE HAT, the DOCTOR WHO Wikipedia page, Baz Luhrmann, separating art from the artist, BIRDMAN,

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00:07:54

The Traitors: Series Three Finale

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Claudia Winkleman trapped with five people in the Scottish Highlands? Sounds like an ideal Friday night. After watching and reacting to THE TRAITORS in the last episode, Sam and Natalia discuss the series three finale. Topics of conversation include the Seer, Alexander Diplomat, GAVIN & STACEY, the role of charity in capitalism, men interrupting women, the winner of THE TRAITORS, the Royal Mencap Society, secret siblings, and the end of the world. If you would like us to read your comments on

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00:25:09

The Traitors

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In our inaugural episode of the new year, Sam and Natalia watch and review series three of THE TRAITORS. THE TRAITORS is a British reality TV show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Twenty-five contestants, divided into “Faithful” and “Traitors”, compete for a cash prize in a historic Scottish castle. Sam and Natalia watch the most recent series until the penultimate episode, before reacting to the finale tomorrow. Topics of conversation include AMONG US, mortgages, the tragedy of Kas, water coolers,

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00:21:33

The 2024 American Election

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2024/11/06

A surprise episode! Yes, we're still alive. As America chooses between President Trump and Vice President Harris in the 2024 election, Sam and Natalia analyse US politics from a British perspective, before and after the results. Topics of conversation include Sam and Natalia’s £100 election bet, Melania Trump, the state of democracy, nice Americans, Hillary Clinton, cultural pessimism, Keir Starmer the Red Tory, the Electoral College, Joe Biden’s historical legacy, AI, the new countercultural

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01:31:42

Doctor Who: Series Two

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2024/07/27

After reviewing DOCTOR WHO series one and fourteen, Sam and Natalia look back at series two with David Tennant and Billie Piper. Having regenerated into his Tenth incarnation in "The Parting of the Ways", The Doctor and Rose Tyler fly across space and time, facing Sycorax, Cybermen and the Devil himself, before facing a heartbreaking departure across the Void. Sam and Natalia review every episode of DOCTOR WHO series two, from "The Christmas Invasion" to "Doomsday"

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