British Culture: Albion Never Dies
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
Podcasting since 2020 • 199 episodes
British Culture: Albion Never Dies
Latest Episodes
The Britishness of The Living Daylights - 1987's James Bond 007 Adventure [Episode 199]
Thomas Felix Creighton examines the Britishness of Timothy Dalton's first outing as Ian Fleming's creation, James Bond, 007.Part One: Brits in AfghanistanThomas touches on iconic imagery, such as the infamous painting, “
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Listener Request: If you could live in any fantasy universe... [Episode 198]
Thomas Felix Creighton was asked by his friend, and listener to this podcast, David Webber, ‘If you could live in any fantasy universe, which one would it be?’ – this podcast first looks at the concept of 'escapism' and then answers that questi...
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James Bond in the USA - with British author Roland Hulme [Episode 197]
Host Thomas Felix Creighton and British novelist Roland Hulme talk about James Bond in the USA, particularly the three movies set there directed by Guy Hamilton; Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Live and Let Die (1973). Their...
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Brits in the Desert – My Family in Kuwait, 1978 [Episode 196]
Thomas Felix Creighton shares his parents’ letters, written from Kuwait in 1978, and reflects on their first experience as Brits in a non-Western country.A huge part of this channel is drawing on Thomas' international experience, so he r...
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The Britishness of Live and Let Die: A DEEP DIVE: Fleming, Film, and Fans [Episode 195]
Thomas Felix Creighton examines the Britishness of ‘Live and Let Die’, both the 1954 novel by Ian Fleming, and the 1973 movie starring Roger Moore. Contributors include British author in the USA, Roland Hulme, New York based Youtuber Ale...
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