British Culture: Albion Never Dies

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  REISSUE: The Fourth of July - The British Perspective 04.07.2026 29min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the British perspective on 4th July – American Independence Day. This episode is perfect to listen to as you drive to a family barbeque on the day, giving you fun facts, and a unique perspective you can share! Why is there a triumphal arch close to where this episode was recorded in England, celebrating the American victory? Was 1776 the start of a new identity? What inspired the US constitution? Would slavery ...
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  The Britishess of 007 First Light [Episode 214] 05.05.2026 37min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! The new James Bond video game releases at the end of this month, but how 'British' will this latest iteration of 007 really be? This is a no spoilers look at everything we've seen so far, as I ask first 'What is Britishness?' (as always), ponder the relevance of medium (games in particular), before picking out a few things I noticed in the various playthroughs I've watched of the game itself. Nothing to spoil surprises, just little things to look out for. My r...
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  Between Two Worlds - A Slice of UK and China Life [Episode 213] 21.04.2026 32min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the issues that really matter, getting a (slightly) nicer coffee and a gluten-free muffin in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. He compares this to doing much the same in Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK. He also compares a range of more important stories, from therapy dogs and robots to a very familiar fake doctor at a hospital. The most important story in the world: https://www.ftbchambers.co.uk/news/news-view/planning-perm...
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  Work Culture Around the World [Episode 212] 07.04.2026 38min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton has worked in Turkish Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UK, and China. Here, he sets out three models for understanding the different working cultures in different countries, and illustrates them with some of his own experiences. First, Derek Silvers’ 2 minute 38 second TED Talk, drawing particularly on his experience in Japan. A quick and very basic look at 'weird or just different', which is nonetheless a good starting point, and a...
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  From China With Love - A Brit in Chengdu [Episode 211] 24.03.2026 40min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton shares his experiences from a month in Chengdu (Sichuan Province, China). He previously lived in Shenzhen (Guangdong Province) 2015-2021 and Turkish Cyprus 2001-2008 – he draws on both these experiences as he discusses how experience, language ability, and the company we keep can shape our perceptions of culture. Naturally, he talks about some Chengdu highlights a little, so skip to the end if that’s what you are primarily interested… or...
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  James Bond and China [Episode 210] 10.03.2026 48min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton draws upon six years in China and knowledge of Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 to give an insight into how the series has merged fact and fiction, for the most part without friction. Books, websites, and movies mentioned: The World of Suzie Wong by Richard MasonThrilling Cities by Ian FlemingDr No by Ian FlemingTong Wars: The Untold Story of Vice, Money, and Murder in New York's Chinatown by Scott D. SeligmanThe Good Immigrants: How t...
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  The Britishness of Cozy Crime [Episode 209] 24.02.2026 41min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the 'cozy crime' genre, drawing on a range of suggestions from TV and film critics, academics, and his own friends. Thomas even has a special guest contribution from Jon Auty, host of 'Behind the Stunts' and 'The Bond Buzz', do check those out. Suggested reading: 'Identity and nostalgia in a globalised world: Investigating the international popularity of Midsomer Murders' by Tiffany Bergin at the University ...
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  Pith Helmet Adventures - Interview with Alex Lamas (Youtube: Always Say Yes To Adventures) 10.02.2026 39min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks to Alex Lamas ( Instagram @sifu_lamas / Youtube @ @yestoadventure007 ) about his love of movies set in the British Empire. This includes Zulu (1964), Zulu Dawn (1979), Breaker Morant (1980), Four Feathers (1939), Gunga Din (1939), The Wind and the Lion (1975), and two we focus on particularly; The Man Who Would Be King (1979) with Sean Connery and Micheal Caine and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) with Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif. ...
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  Murder on the Orient Express ~ No Spoilers! [Episode 207] 20.01.2026 32min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks about 'the Britishness' of one of the most famous murder mysteries in the world... with no spoilers! He talks about the themes, characters, places, and ideas that shape this remarkable story from Agatha Christie. He also gives a guide to the key adaptations in film, TV, and audio. Support the show https://www.albionneverdies.com/
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  An Insight into Irish Culture - Interview with Garvan Rushe (DublinTourGuide.ie) 30.12.2025 58min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton interview Garvan Rushe about Irish culture, gaining an insight into the British-Irish connection. Garvan runs Dublin Tour Guide, a boutique tour company known for its personalised, privately guided walks through Dublin. With more than fifteen years of guiding experience, he specialises in creating made-to-measure tours for small groups, shaping each experience around what guests truly care about. Over the years, he has also develop...
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  The Britishness of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - with David Zaritsky (The Bond Experience) 16.12.2025 29min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks to David Zaritsky of 'The Bond Experience' about the Britishness of 1969's James Bond 007 adventure, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'. The movie has an Australian star, an American and a Canadian producer, and was certainly made for export... so why does this film feel so extremely 'British'? Listen to find out! You can find David at: Instagram: @thebondexperience Youtube: www.youtube.com/thebondexperiencePodcast: Search 'The...
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  Calvin Dyson Interview - Which is the 'Most British' James Bond Film? 02.12.2025 44min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton interviews Calvin Dyson, one of the first people to set up a 007-themed Youtube channel, and asks 'Which is the 'most British' James Bond film?'. Don't worry, we *do* talk about the TV animated series 'James Bond Jr.'! https://www.youtube.com/calvindyson Thomas adds a fun fact about the ending For Your Eyes Only, which ultimately comes from the John Glen book 'For My Eyes Only', hardback edition page 115. It did not come from 'a ma...
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  'V' is for... Victoria [Episode 203] 18.11.2025 37min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton continues The Alphabet of Britishness, looking especially at Queen Victoria. The first ten minutes covers: Thomas’ top three cinematic and TV depictions of Queen Victoria Mrs. Brown (1997)The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)Doctor Who “Tooth and Claw” (modern season 2, episode 2)...and also in brief some other 'V' topics such as: Victoria & Albert MuseumVauxhall (London)VermouthVesper (seems silly not to)Victory! Although perha...
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  Interview with Jonathan Sothcott - CEO of Shogun Films [Episode 202] 04.11.2025 30min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton interviews the CEO of Shogun Films, Jonathan Sothcott. https://www.shogunfilms.com/ Jonathan Sothcott is one of the UK's most experienced and successful independent producers with a track record of success with high concept, low budget genre films. Described by GQ Magazine as "a film producer behind a whole new generation of on-screen hardmen", a 2021 Sothcott profile piece in The Telegraph noted his movies "have saved our film industry....
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  A Slice of Yorkshire (and London) Life [Episode 201] 21.10.2025 31min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton talks about life in the UK, examining local news in a little town in West Yorkshire and a visit to London. Whilst the national media is very London-centric, most Brits only see the capital on occasional visits - Thomas has only visited London once in 2025. So, that 'internal tourist' view is given for 10 minutes, with the majority of remaining 20 minutes focussing on local news: missing cats, a rogue roof tile, a swan on the loose, a sur...
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  In Praise of... James Bond: Die Another Day [Episode 200] 30.09.2025 46min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton celebrates his 200th podcast episode by setting out his most controversial opinion on the James Bond franchise: that 2002's Pierce Brosnan adventure, 'Die Another Day', is a great film. Not one that starts decent and then goes off the rails, not one that is good in concept and but fails in execution - it is an out and out fun action romp of the early 2000s. Thomas is fully aware that there are other opinions, and has taken much advice on...
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  The Britishness of The Living Daylights - 1987's James Bond 007 Adventure [Episode 199] 16.09.2025 42min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton examines the Britishness of Timothy Dalton's first outing as Ian Fleming's creation, James Bond, 007. Part One: Brits in Afghanistan Thomas touches on iconic imagery, such as the infamous painting, “The remnants of an army, Jellalabad [sic], January 13, 1842”, which is better known as just "Remnants of an Army". It was painted by Elizabeth Thompson, Lady Butler in 1878, and shows Dr. William Brydon, assistant surgeon in the Bengal Army, ...
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  Listener Request: If you could live in any fantasy universe... [Episode 198] 02.09.2025 30min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! 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 question in detail! Thomas considers: The world of James Bond, 007A galaxy far, far away...The world of Harry PotterJ.R.R. Tolkien's Middle EarthA couple of extras are touched on at the end, Star Trek Voyager and Dr. Who, and ...
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  James Bond in the USA - with British author Roland Hulme [Episode 197] 19.08.2025 28min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! 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 talk ranges from Ian Fleming's original 007 novels to contemporary perspectives on American culture. Roland Hulme on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rolandhulme/ Roland Hulme on Youtube: https://www.youtube....
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  Brits in the Desert – My Family in Kuwait, 1978 [Episode 196] 05.08.2025 26min

  Don't be shy, send me a message! 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 regularly gets messages asking, ‘why did you live abroad?’ – The usual reply is, ‘My parents started it!’. So, not unreasonably, some people ask, ‘Okay, so why did your parents live abroad?’. One formative experience for ...