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British Culture: Albion Never Dies

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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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 author at his website: https://raymondbenson.com/ and also his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRaymondBenson
I previously reviewed his first two 007 continuation books on my Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/britishculture
"James Bond Book Review | Zero Minus Ten | I've visited these Chinese locations!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_kKtQsZlo
"James Bond Book Review | The Facts of DEATH | Someone I know appears in the book!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow_WnHuU_bY
Benson's newest original novel, THE MAD, MAD MURDERS OF MARIGOLD WAY, was published in 2022. His most recent works also include the suspense novels, THE SECRETS ON CHICORY LANE, IN THE HUSH OF THE NIGHT, BLUES IN THE DARK, and HOTEL DESTINY--A GHOST NOIR.
His backlist of original thrillers (EVIL HOURS, TORMENT--A LOVE STORY, ARTIFACT OF EVIL, A HARD DAY'S DEATH, DARK SIDE OF THE MORGUE, and others) as well as his classic reference book from 1984, THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION, are much loved.
Raymond is also a prolific tie-in writer: the first two best-selling TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL novels (for the latter he used the pseudonym of "David Michaels"), and with John Milius he wrote HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM. He also produced novelizations of other popular videogames--METAL GEAR SOLID and METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY, HITMAN (HITMAN: DAMNATION, and DYING LIGHT (DYING LIGHT--NIGHTMARE ROW).

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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - You Only Live Twice [1]

You Only Live Twice [1]

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12/26/20 • 5 min

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This is my favourite chapter of Ian Fleming's penultimate 007 novel 'You Only Live Twice. It's quite different from the classic 1967 film with Sean Connery; we see a world weary Bond at the end of his career. Perhaps we shall see something like it with the 25th 007 film, No Time To Die. On the other hand, perhaps it will forever stand alone, telling its unique story.

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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - The Britishness of James Bond: For Your Eyes Only (1981) starring Roger Moore
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12/17/24 • 33 min

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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 submarines
  • British-Greek Relations
  • The King's Medal
  • Ancient Chinese Sayings
  • Elektra
  • Saint Cyril
  • The Most Famous British Greek
  • British Winter Olympics

I draw on a range of books, including but not limited to:

  • Bond on Bond, by Roger Moore
  • Some Kind of Hero, by Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury
  • For My Eyes Only, by John Glen
  • The Return of Heroic Failures, by Stephen Pile
  • The Complete James Bond Short Stories, by Ian Fleming
  • Operation Mincemeat, by Ben Macintyre
  • Ian Fleming's Commandos, by Nicholas Rankin
  • Ian Fleming, by Nicholas Shakespeare
  • A Bond Odyssey, by Adam Muckle
  • 30 Hot Days, M.A. Birant

For Greece during the Second World War, I do draw on Winston Churchill's 6 volume account, and recommend the following novel and TV drama:

  • Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières
  • Sword of Honour (2001) starring Daniel Craig

If this podcast prompts any thoughts you would like to share, please do message me at the contact details below.
Message me anytime on Instagram, @FlemingNeverDies, or e-mail: [email protected]
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Why does an imposing James Bond henchmen wear a school turban? This is the podcast episode that will answer this question, which you may never have asked, but are surely now desperate to have an answer to! 40 years ago, Del Singh was involved "in a very un-orthodox way" with the 007 franchise. This interview with him is so great, so fun, so lively, it cannot be constrained to a single podcast episode.

In this first of two parts, Del explains how he became involved with the filming of 'Octopussy' (1983), after receiving a phone call out of the blue from EON Productions - the dream for any Bond fan! He talks about his time with Roger Moore and Kabir Bedi, who played the imposing Gobinda, and even Del's input into the latter character's wardrobe. Del even comments on the best (and worst) place for a movie crew to buy a turban.

Del talked to Roger Moore about his take on Sean Connery's 007, and observed how Moore dealt with this question differently in sessions with journalists. What did Moore claim he could do as Bond that Connery could not? The answer comes at minute 26. We also hear what Moore said his favourite film was (answer at minute 27), and, hear of Roger Moore's experiences filming 'The Wild Geese' (1978) with Richard Burton and Richard Harris.

The spectacular train stunts in Octopussy were filmed at the Nene Valley Railways near Peterborough, where Del hails from, back before CGI could be used for such scenes, so we also hear Del's memories of watching these incredible stunts done on location, and the immense risks involved: Del says, "they really do earn their money"!

Out of curiosity, do you know how long a turban is?

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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - Merry Christmas! [Episode 101]

Merry Christmas! [Episode 101]

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12/25/22 • 3 min

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Merry Christmas! I hope you're having a wonderful day. Just a quick chat, as I know some people might have 3 minutes to spare as they dash in a car somewhere, or find some time to themselves, to wish you all a very merry Christmas.

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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - British Culture Q&A [Episode 183]

British Culture Q&A [Episode 183]

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03/11/25 • 35 min

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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: Licensetolift
  • What is your favourite British sitcom from the 1980s?
    – [an old friend who will remain anonymous]
  • Why are Vikings so popular?
    – Instagram: @BritishBondFan (a different Sam!)
  • Could you talk about Narnia?
    - Instagram: @Francisco_Trevelyan
  • Could you talk about British food?
    - Instagram: @BondUpNorth
  • What is it you love about the Bond films the most?
    - Instagram: @MrHarris00794
  • Which Bond outfit would you love to have made for you? Which one is your favourite?
    - Instagram: @BritishBondFan
  • Predictions for Bond 26? 2028-2030?
    - Jason Kim

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me using any of the methods below!

Message me anytime on Instagram, @FlemingNeverDies, or e-mail: [email protected]
Check out my https://www.youtube.com/britishculture
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Subscribe to my newsletter for update e-mails, random postcards, and stickers: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616

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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - Preview Episode: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Preview Episode: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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09/19/22 • 1 min

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I spent this morning at The Mall, in London, watching the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II.
These are my brief thoughts as I travel home, a longer episode is coming soon. This is a day to be remembered.

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The number one movie on Netflix (UK) right now is the latest adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Joining me to talk about this remarkable novel is British author Roland Hulme, described in his Amazon biography as "a digital Don Draper with a Hemingway complex - one of the world's foremost experts on social media and interactive marketing". Roland was born in the UK, but is currently living and working across the Atlantic in the USA. You can find him on Instagram and Youtube.
I last had him on the podcast last October, so we are overdue another appearance!
Roland is the author of the Knuckleheads Motorcylcle Club books, 'High Point', and also the Edventure Eddie series. He got his start writing romantic fiction, and here gives me his unique take on Lady Chatterley's Lover, by D. H. Lawrence, which was published in a limited English-language edition in Florence (1928) and in Paris (1929). and then in England in an expurgated edition in 1932. The full text was published only in 1959 in New York City and in 1960 in London, when it was the subject of a landmark obscenity trial that turned largely on the justification of the use in the book of until-then taboo sexual terms.
This episode is, as always, a clean-language podcast. I hope you enjoy our discussion.
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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - A Second Slice of Yorkshire Life | Britain as Seen Though Our Local Newspapers
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02/22/22 • 20 min

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After the popularity of the previous episode looking at local news stories, I have another roundup of the goings on in Yorkshire's local newspapers.
I start with news of a storm from the Yorkshire Post (founded 1754) and the Ilkley Gazette. I move onto a serious crime case from the Telegraph and Argus, before delving into the local take on the Prime Minister's 'Partygate' scandal as seen by a Yorkshire notable.
In the second half, I look at some lighter stories, including the Mayor of West Yorkshire landing herself in a spot of bother, a bookshop hoping to win a prize, a local resident getting a high appointment, a local charity fundraiser from Ilkley (again), and Ilkey's 'Pub of the Week'.
Links to original stories are available above on most podcast players (Spotify and Buzzsprout definitely work), and all comments on them are my own.
You can contact me on Instagram, or by e-mail ([email protected]), let me know if you'd like a third slice of Yorkshire life... I may even end up doing a whole cake of it!
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British Culture: Albion Never Dies - A Third Slice of Yorkshire Life | Britain as Seen Though Our Local Newspapers
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03/28/22 • 15 min

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A quick episode, quickly put together as I am still settling back into life back in Britain.
I give some of my personal updates, like visiting the exhibition ‘Top Secret’ at Bradford’s Science + Media Museum. I then browse the Telegraph and Argus, Bradford’s local newspaper. I look at:

Guest starring my mate’s cat: Alfred Chocolate Yumyum

You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDies
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How many episodes does British Culture: Albion Never Dies have?

British Culture: Albion Never Dies currently has 183 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Ireland, England, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on British Culture: Albion Never Dies?

The episode title 'Interview with Raymond Benson - James Bond continuation author and more! [Episode 179]' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on British Culture: Albion Never Dies is 32 minutes.

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Episodes of British Culture: Albion Never Dies are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of British Culture: Albion Never Dies was released on Dec 26, 2020.

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