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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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32:30

The Secrets of Dumbledore is bad, actually

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Sam and Natalia finish the FANTASTIC BEASTS trilogy with the third and (thank God) final film, THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE. Five years after the events of the first film, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) tasks Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) with a mission to help take down the dark wizard, Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp... wait, no, sorry, Mads Mikkelsen). Friendships will be tested. Love will be lost. Random plot developments will be quickly forgotten before Warner Bros try to forget this film series

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16:47

#16: The Wrong Mans — James Corden and Mathew...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Sam and Natalia sit down to watch James Corden and Mathew Baynton action-comedy TV show: THE WRONG MANS.THE WRONG MANS follows council workers Sam Pinkett (Mathew Baynton) and Phil Bourne (James Corden), both of whom become entangled in a far-fetched web of crime, conspiracy, and corruption after Pinkett answers a ringing mobile phone at the site of a car crash.Topics of conversation include Edgar Wright, American action films with British characters, Hitchcock’s THE WRONG MAN, James Corden’s

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24:31

The Crimes of Grindelwald is bad, actually

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Please, no, not another one! Sam and Natalia watch and review the next FANTASTIC BEASTS film: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD. Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) attempt to take down the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), reuniting with Newt's old friends: Generic Love Interest (Katherine Waterston), Why Are You Still Here (Dan Fogler), and Ezra Miller... for some reason. But at least this one has Hogwarts in it, right? Right?! Sam and Natalia sit down and try to

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00:16:31

#15: Born With Teeth - Watching Ncuti Gatwa and...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Sam and Natalia visit London's West End to watch BORN WITH TEETH. BORN WITH TEETH is a play written by Liz Duffy Adams about the relationship between playwrights Christopher Marlowe (Ncuti Gatwa) and William Shakespeare (Edward Bluemel). Written in 2022, the play recently had its British premiere at the Wyndham's Theatre in London. Sam and Natalia sit down to watch Ncuti Gat- wait, no, sorry, hang on, there's been a last-minute casting change... Sam and Natalia sit down to watch Justice Ritchie and

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00:25:32

The Fantastic Beasts films are bad, actually

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/09/27

After reading that stupid play, Sam and Natalia watch and review the next instalment of the HARRY POTTER film series: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM. Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), a British wizard, arrives in 1920s New York City. After his magical suitcase is mistakenly picked up by Muggle ‘No-Maj’ Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler), the two become wrapped up in an evil scheme perpetrated by infamous Dark Wizard, Gellert Grindelwald (Colin Farrell/Johnny Depp). With the help of Auror Tina

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00:30:56

#14: This Country — Watching Daisy May Cooper’s Rural...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Natalia introduces Sam to the mockumentary sitcom that everyone won't stop recommending to him: THIS COUNTRY. Created and written by Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper, the show focuses on the day-to-day lives of two cousins, Kerry (Daisy May Cooper) and Kurtan Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), living in a rural village in the Cotswolds. Sam and Natalia sit down to watch all three series and nineteen episodes of THIS COUNTRY. Topics of conversation include Gloucestershire (of course), the Jonas Brothers,

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01:00:18

The Cursed Child is bad, actually

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/09/13

After reviewing all the HARRY POTTER films, Sam and Natalia revisit the unofficially official eighth instalment of the Wizarding World: THE CURSED CHILD. HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD follows Albus Severus Potter (originally played by Sam Clemmett), the son of Harry Potter (originally played by Jamie Parker). After struggling to fit in at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Albus teams up with Scorpius Malfoy (originally played by Alex Price) to avenge the death of Cedric Diggory. The

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00:01:58

We've regenerated

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/09/12

'Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast' (or just 'Learning British') is a weekly show hosted by Sam Brown, a born-and-bred Brit, and Natalia Brammen, a Polish immigrant living in the UK. In each episode, Sam introduces Natalia to a new British film or TV show. From badly aged sitcoms to acclaimed dramas, they explore what these films and TV shows reveal about British culture, history, and identity. You can keep up with the podcast on Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit. Instagram:

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00:21:48

The Thursday Murder Club — Watching Chris Columbus's...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Sam and Natalia watch and review Netflix's new cosy crime murder mystery, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB. THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four elderly amateur sleuths who attempt to solve a murder in their luxurious Cooper's Chase retirement village. The film stars Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best, Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft, and David Tennant as Ian Ventham. Topics of conversation include Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, KNIVES OUT,

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04:47:18

Harry Potter is bad, actually

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/08/30

Sam and Natalia watch, review, and rank all eight HARRY POTTER films. And, yes, they're all bad.The Sorcerer's Stone: 00:32 - 33:22The Chamber of Secrets: 33:22 - 01:01:59The Prisoner of Azkaban: 01:01:59 - 01:11:30The Goblet of Fire: 01:11:30 - 01:42:12The Order of the Phoenix: 01:42:12 - 02:06:48The Half-blood Prince: 02:06:48 - 02:22:55The Deathly Hallows (Part 1): 02:22:55 - 03:22:45The Deathly Hallows (Part 2): 03:22:45 - 04:47:19Don’t forget to follow, rate five stars, and ⁠⁠⁠find us on

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00:16:34

Black Books — Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan's...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/08/23

After rewatching THE IT CROWD, Sam and Natalia look back at Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan's sitcom, BLACK BOOKS. BLACK BOOKS is a British sitcom created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan, starring Moran as Bernard Black, Bill Bailey as Manny Bianco, and Tamsin Greig as Fran Katzenjammer. The series, set in the eponymous London bookshop, follows a grouchy and misanthropic shopkeeper after he gains a new employee. BLACK BOOKS ran for three series (eighteen episodes) from 2000 to 2004. Topics of

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01:24:34

The Deathly Hallows (Part 2) is bad, actually

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/08/16

Sam and Natalia finish their series reviewing the HARRY POTTER film series by watching THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 2. Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) continues his quest to find and destroy Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes alongside his best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). Topics of conversation include Ron’s characterisation, Robert Galbraith, lost causes, Reddit and Tumblr, the Goblin bankers, YA fiction, Potter Puppet Pals, Stephen King, dishes in the sink,

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00:20:09

The IT Crowd — Graham Linehan and Transphobia in Old...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/08/09

After finishing GARTH MARENGHI'S DARKPLACE, Sam and Natalia watch all four series of THE IT CROWD. THE IT CROWD is a British television sitcom originally broadcast by Channel 4, written and directed by... sigh... Graham Linehan. Set within the IT department of fictional company Reynholm Industries, the series stars Richard Ayoade, Chris O'Dowd, Katherine Parkinson, Chris Morris, Matt Berry, and Noel Fielding. Since its release, THE IT CROWD has developed a large cult fandom. However, the show has

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00:59:50

The Deathly Hallows - Part 1

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/08/02

Sam and Natalia watch and review the penultimate film in the series, THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 1. Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) seventh and final year at Hogwarts is interrupted by Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), whose quest for immortality has brought suffering and chaos across the Wizarding World. Alongside best friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), Harry must find and destroy the mythical Horcruxes that are keeping He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named alive.Topics of

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00:10:04

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace — The Best British TV Show...

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/07/25

"Two words: telekinesis."GARTH MARENGHI'S DARKPLACE is a horror parody series following fictional horror author Garth Marenghi (Matthew Holness) and his TV show DARKPLACE, presented as real in-universe, with commentary from producer Dean Learner (Richard Ayoade), actor Todd Rivers (Matt Berry), and actress Madeleine Wool (Alice Lowe). Discontinued after poor viewing figures, GARTH MARENGHI'S DARKPLACE has since gained a cult following. Sam and Natalia sit down to watch and review all six episodes

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00:16:07

The Half-Blood Prince

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Sam and Natalia continue their series reviewing HARRY POTTER by looking back at the sixth film, THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE.Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins his sixth year at Hogwarts with his best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). After finding a mysterious textbook owned by "The Half-Blood Prince", Harry works with Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore to find a way to stop Lord Voldemort's ascent to power.Topics of conversation include Sam and Natalia's

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00:17:20

It's a Sin — The Russell T Davies Show That Saved Lives

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/07/12

Sam and Natalia look back at the hit Channel 4 TV drama, IT’S A SIN. IT’S A SIN follows a group of gay men who move to London in the 1980s, depicting their lives across the ensuing decade as the HIV/AIDS virus begins to spread. The show stars Olly Alexander (Ritchie Tozer), Omari Douglas (Roscoe Babatunde), Callum Scott Howells (Colin Morris-Jones), Lydia West (Jill Baxter), Nathaniel Curtis (Ash Mukherjee), David Carlyle (Gregory "Gloria" Finch), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Carol Carter), Neil Patrick

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00:24:36

The Order of the Phoenix

Learning British: A Film and TV Podcast ·

2025/07/04

Sam and Natalia continue their series reviewing HARRY POTTER by looking back at the fifth film, THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX.Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins his fifth year at Hogwarts with his best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). After the Ministry of Magic take control of their school, Harry recruits his fellow classmates to fight against the return of Lord Voldemort.Topics of conversation include David Yates, bad colour grading, Arthur Weasley,

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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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