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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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34:47

British Culture Q&A [Episode 183]

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2025/03/11

Don't be shy, send me a message! Your questions answered, whether sent via Instagram, Chinese social media, or in a comment on Youtube! The questions were: How do you feel being in the UK after 2 years? - Instagram: @BondUpNorth (Sam)How is your Bond fitness challenge going? - Instagram: LicensetoliftWhat is your favourite British sitcom from the 1980s? – [an old friend who will remain anonymous]Why are Vikings so popular? – Instagram: @BritishBondFan (a different Sa...

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29:59

Amazon Buys 007 & British Family Businesses [Episode...

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2025/02/25

Don't be shy, send me a message! "Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise. Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of the James Bond franchise following closing of the transaction.” - 20/02/2025 This news has gained sufficient traction that even my wonderful vicar as...

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33:34

Are the Harry Potter books worth reading? ...as an...

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2025/02/11

Don't be shy, send me a message! I’ve just read all 7 Harry Potter books, plus the three supplementary books, for the first time. I’ve also visited some of the movie locations in the UK (including Durham Cathedral and King’s Cross Station), tried Butterbeer and Fizzing Wizzbees (plus Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs), worn my house colours (having been sorted by the official Sorting Hat), and played the video game Hogwarts Legacy. I’m slowly re-watching the movies a...

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32:00

The Britishness of Quantum of Solace [Episode 180]

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2025/01/28

Don't be shy, send me a message!5 very special guests join me for this episode from 4 continents:David Zaritsky @TheBondExperienceDonnie Waldron @Quantum of HistoryPete Brooker @LondonBondMapGabriel Rabenales @TheStyleisNotEnoughLincoln McConnell-Brown @DressingLikeMcQueenWe talk about places, themes, and values shown in this film from our vantage points in London, the USA, Chile, and Australia. Is this film truly British? If so, what makes it so? Listen to the episode to find out!Support the...

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32:04

Interview with Raymond Benson - James Bond...

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2024/12/24

Don't be shy, send me a message!Raymond Benson is the author of over forty published titles. He is most well-known as being the first American to write continuation James Bond novels (six original titles and three film novelizations, between 1996-2002), and for the best-selling and acclaimed five-book serial, THE BLACK STILETTO (2011-2014). I also mention in the episode that he wrote, JETHRO TULL (POCKET ESSENTIAL SERIES) There's a lot more, so if you want the full story please visit the auth...

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33:01

The Britishness of James Bond: For Your Eyes Only...

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2024/12/17

Don't be shy, send me a message!Introduced by Joe Darlington (Being James Bond), I investigate the uniquely British aspects of this 007 film, with 6 special interviews from China thanks to my previous guest Max James Joy (A Brit Abroad... in China - Celebrating a 'British Day' in Guangzhou). We talk about:What makes this film so special?British submarinesBritish-Greek RelationsThe King's MedalAncient Chinese SayingsElektraSaint CyrilThe Most Famous British GreekBritish Winter...

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59:18

DEEP DIVE: The Britishness of Skyfall - My Favourite...

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2024/11/19

Don't be shy, send me a message!What makes the 007 films so uniquely British? In this episode, I take a deep (1-hour) dive into 2012's 'Skyfall' starring Daniel Craig. If you haven’t seen the film ‘Skyfall’ since it came out in 2012, don’t worry, there is plenty for you. In fact, if you’ve never seen this film, I hope you’ll still enjoy this podcast, and indeed can still enjoy watching the film afterwards without too many plot or character spoilers beyond the usual shape of a Bond / action fi...

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27:06

REISSUE: Celebrating Trafalgar Night (21st October)

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2024/10/21

Don't be shy, send me a message!Every year, on October 21st, the Royal Navy celebrates Admiral Nelson’s most famous victory, near Trafalgar in 1805 when 27 British Royal Naval ships defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 warships. But, what if Nelson had lost? And how can we celebrate this night?I draw upon three books:‘The Rise and Fall of the British Empire’ by Lawrence James ‘Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World’ by Brian Lavery‘HMS Victory’ by Pet...

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34:45

A Brit Abroad... in China - Celebrating a 'British...

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2024/10/14

Don't be shy, send me a message!What is it like to be a Brit in China, before, during, and after the pandemic? Today's special guest, Max James Joy, shed some light on how being a Brit in China has changed over the last few years (since I left). He also talks about the different cultures found *within* China, and even within the same city.Max is a UOI (Unit of Inquiry) teacher, helping students from a range of cultures develop an wholistic view of the world. His school will play a key role in...

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34:46

BONUS: My First Time Living Overseas - A Brit in...

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2024/09/30

Don't be shy, send me a message!Have you ever wondered what it's like to live overseas? In this episode, I share a selection of clips from my audio diary, recorded on cassette tape in 2006. At that time, I had been living in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for 5 years, the first experience of 'expat living' that I remember. I had lived in West Berlin in the 1980s, but my memories of the West and visiting the East are hazy at best! In the audio diary, I documented my day-to-day life, n...

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7:02

Meeting the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak

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2024/06/27

Don't be shy, send me a message!Today, I met the Prime Minister of the UK. I give my very quick impressions of the event, from out in a fieldSupport the Show.

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26:31

NEW BOOK: Boy Wanted on Savile Row - An Interview...

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2024/03/19

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30:07

British Science Fiction [Episode 169]

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2024/02/27

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Instagram's @ThatOneBondGuy talks, 'On HIS Majesty's...

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2024/02/20

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34:19

The British-Chinese Connection [Episode 167]

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2024/02/13

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'U' is for... 'Underground', 'Umbrella', and...

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2024/02/06

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35:04

The British Empire: My Five Favourite Factual Books...

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2024/01/30

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31:02

My 5 Favourite Shakespeare Plays [Episode 164]

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2024/01/23

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10:21

An Ambulance Came For Me (but don't panic) [Episode 163]

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2024/01/16

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31:58

My Favourite James Bond Locations ~ by listener...

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2024/01/09

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