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The second day of the International Churchill Conference opened in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), next door to the historic Banqueting House on Whitehall in Westminster. As the world’s oldest defense and security think tank, founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington, RUSI provided… Read more »

On Christmas Day last year, Auntie Beeb graced Britain with a new adventure from Wigan’s finest. The last one we’ve had came out in 2008. And now that Netflix has brought it worldwide, I have to ask, how did they do? Is it still as great as it’s always been?One… Read more »

“The Nazis: A Warning from History” stands as one of the BBC’s most significant historical documentaries, offering a chilling examination of how the Nazi regime rose to power in Germany. The series, with its unflinching look at how a cultured, educated society could descend into barbarism, serves as both a… Read more »

There’s a big change in travel to the UK happening this week, and many people may not even be completely aware of it. I’ve been aware of it for some time, but like ‘Real ID’ here in the USA – it’s something that has been continually delayed. I first attended… Read more »

The International Churchill Society’s 2024 conference concluded its first day with a tour de force keynote address by Lord Roberts of Belgravia, one of Britain’s most distinguished historians and author of the acclaimed biography “Churchill: Walking with Destiny” (2018). The lecture, titled “Sir Winston Churchill and His Legacy: A 150… Read more »

There’s something wonderfully comforting about settling down on Christmas Day for a new Wallace & Gromit adventure. In their latest outing, “Vengeance Most Fowl,” Aardman’s beloved duo prove they haven’t lost any of their charm, wit, or distinctly British sensibility across their 70-minute return to our screens. The film just… Read more »

Britain’s greatest non-royal palace, and the birthplace of Winston Churchill, is getting ready for its biggest renovation yet. Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, has begun its annual deep clean ahead of an ambitious £10.4 million roof restoration project. Once… Read more »

For 100 years, the BBC’s Shipping Forecast has been a constant in British life, broadcasting four times daily to seafarers and landlubbers alike. This uniquely British institution began as a safety service for mariners but has evolved into something far more cultural – a poetic litany of sea areas and… Read more »

The Vicar of Dibley stands as one of Britain’s most successful and cherished sitcoms, running from 1994 to 2007 (with subsequent specials). Created by Richard Curtis, the show follows the story of Geraldine Granger (Dawn French), a female vicar who arrives to lead a parish in the fictional Oxfordshire village… Read more »

The King’s 2025 New Year Honours list has been announced, celebrating over 1,200 individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to British society, from celebrated entertainers to grassroots community champions.Notable Knights and DamesLeading the headlines is national treasure Stephen Fry, who becomes Sir Stephen for his tireless work on mental health… Read more »