British Culture: Albion Never Dies

British Culture: Albion Never Dies

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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

Episode List

Pith Helmet Adventures - Interview with Alex Lamas (Youtube: Always Say Yes To Adventures)

Feb 10th, 2026 12:00 AM

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. He also talks about the joy of visiting some of the historic locations seen in some of these films, which you can see more of on his Instagram and Youtube channels. This includes Aït Benhaddou, Morocco, which was used for:Lawrence of Arabia (1962)The Man Who Would Be King (1975)The Living Daylights (1987)The Mummy (1999)Gladiator (2000)Alexander (2004)Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Game of Thrones (2011-2019)Do check out: https://www.youtube.com/@yestoadventure007 Books I would recommend:Jan Morris, the ‘Pax Britannica Trilogy’ of books about the art and popular depiction of the British Empire: 'Heaven's Command: An Imperial Progress', 'Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire', 'Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat'.Many, many books by Rudyard Kipling, including the original short story ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ (1888) and ‘Kim’ (1901). And, T.E. Lawrence’s ‘The Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ (1926).I reference the following; Lawrence of Arabia: A Film's Anthropology by Steven C. Caton (1999), a great insight into the critical reception of David Lean's classic movie.Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

Murder on the Orient Express ~ No Spoilers! [Episode 207]

Jan 20th, 2026 12:00 AM

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 showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

An Insight into Irish Culture - Interview with Garvan Rushe (DublinTourGuide.ie)

Dec 30th, 2025 12:00 AM

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 developed and mentored a team of nine professional guides who share his commitment to quality and attention to detail.Discover more about his tours at www.dublintourguide.ie.garvan@dublintourguide.ie  https://www.dublintourguide.ieFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/DublinTourGuide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dublintourguide/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/tourguidedublin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dublintourguide/ Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

The Britishness of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - with David Zaritsky (The Bond Experience)

Dec 16th, 2025 12:00 AM

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 Bond Experience' wherever you found this!Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

Calvin Dyson Interview - Which is the 'Most British' James Bond Film?

Dec 2nd, 2025 12:00 AM

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/calvindysonThomas 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 man down the pub'. www.AlbionNeverDies.com Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

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