A Really British Podcast

Send us Fan MailThe 1990s were a special time in Britain and today Annie & I share our childhood memories from the decade. From landlines and Nokia 3210s to Blockbuster video and making mixtapes, we cover the little things that made the 90s such a unique period of time. It's a light-hearted chat about that makes for great listening practice if you are learning English. Sorry for the video/audio quality this week, we had so many tech issues but we decided something was better than nothing. What are your memories of life in the 1990s? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00 Intro05:06 Life in the 1990s06:40 Phones in the 1990s18:07 Music in the 1990s25:09 Photography in the 1990s29:49 Friday Night in the 1990s35:49 TV and Music in the 1990s41:21 Gaming in the 1990s44:15 Closing ThoughtsWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailFrom Four Weddings and a Funeral to Notting Hill and Love Actually, British rom-coms have charmed audiences around the world. In this episode, Annie and Tom trace the genre's history, count down their all-time favourites, and unpack exactly why these quintessentially British stories became such a success story. Which British rom-com is your all-time favourite? Drop your answer in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00: Intro03:29 The History of Rom-Coms04:40 Four Weddings & a Funeral 11:40 Notting Hill20:15 Bridget Jones Diary29:34 Love Actually35:10 Cultural References40:10 The UK's Favourite Rom-Coms41:53 Annie & Tom's Favourite FilmsWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of A Really British Podcast, we're breaking down 10 unmistakable signs that Britain has quietly rewired the way you think, talk, and behave...whether you noticed it happening or not.From your sudden love of a proper cup of tea, to your new-found respect for a well-formed queue, these are the quirks that separate a tourist from someone who's genuinely gone native. Some of these will make you laugh, some might surprise you and hopefully you'll finish the video with smile on your face. This is just a bit of fun and not meant to be serious in any way.  Count how many of the 10 signs describe you, and drop your score in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00: Intro03:29 The art of queuing08:47 An obsession with weather11:26 The language of Britishness13:47 Unwritten rules of British etiquette18:47 Understanding British pubs25:20 Saying sorry all the time28:40 A love of tea33:57 Self-deprecating humour37:19 A love of dogs41:00 Saying goodbyeWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of my book, A Really British Guide to Modern English — the full A-Z guide to sounding (and thinking) like a local: https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailThis is part two of British Weddings Explained. In this episode Annie and I talk about wedding dress shopping, the actual ceremony and the songs Brits love to dance to at the wedding reception. We'll also talk about royal weddings and the new trends celebrities are introducing to British wedding culture.   If you are learning English don't forget to watch my video about the vocabulary of British Weddings here▷https://youtu.be/nllGMx2KgQ0You can also listen to A Really British Podcast here:▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22You can also watch the video podcast on YouTube ▷ https://youtu.be/tvCue7BQ0IEWatch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7mThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailSeason two of our podcast begins with a look at British weddings. Annie and I talk about the traditions and customs of a really British wedding from the proposal through to saying 'I do'. There is so much to discuss so we'll have a part two coming out very soon. We'd love to know how a wedding in your country differs from one in the UK. Please share your observations in the comments. 

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode of A Really British Podcast, Annie and I are back with the second part of How to be British. We discuss British people's love of dogs, saying sorry and tea amongst other things. Sorry again for the blurry video quality, it's my bad. I didn't press the right button on my camera. We filmed this with the first part hence the same mistake. As you can see from the opening, I have learned how to press the right button...finally!🤦‍♂️This is the last episode in season 1 of the podcast. We'll be back with season 2 but we need you to tell us what subjects you'd like us to cover.Make sure you follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast It's where season 2 will be and you can also get bonus content there too.▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters  00:00 Introduction 04:28 How to be British Step 107:55 How to be British Step 213:12 How to be British Step 316:34 How to be British Step 420:15 How to be British Step 5Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode of A Really British Podcast, Annie and I give you five easy steps to become British! I know I know! It's a jokey topic that you should absolutely NOT take seriously. We have some fun chatting about British people's love of queuing, the unwritten rules of British etiquette and why every tourist fails the British pub test! If you are coming to the UK or you already live here, this is essential viewing. Sorry for the blurry video quality, it's my bad. I didn't press the right button on my camera 🤦‍♂️New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content.▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters  00:00 Introduction 00:27 Chit Chat02:52 Bite-Sized Britain12:06 How to be British Step 117:33 How to be British Step 220:13 How to be British Step 322:34 How to be British Step 427:34 How to be British Step 5Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

Send us Fan MailToday Annie and I answer the most Googled questions about Britain and British people. Like 'Why do Brits love drinking tea?' or 'Why do Brits drive on the left?' This is a special 'in-betweeny' episode because of Christmas and New Year but we'll be back with a regular podcast episode next week. New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content.NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters  00:00 Introduction 01:24 Why do Brits drive on the left?04:32 Why do Brits love tea?10:11 Why do Brits wear poppies11:55 Why do Brits call dinner tea?14:27 Why do Brits move to Australia?19:11 Why do Brits say 'sorry'?Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

Send us Fan MailToday Annie and I go for a walk along the South Bank in London. We talk about our love for the city and what it was like growing up here. We also describe what we can see from Shakespeare's Globe to St Paul's Cathedral and of course the mighty River Thames. New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content.▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ 

Send us Fan MailToday Annie and I are reviewing the best of Britain in 2025. We choose our favourite tv shows, films, albums, books and funny moments of 2025 and review the year from a personal perspective too. We aren't experts, these are just our thoughts and opinions and we'd love to hear yours in the comments below. What were your fave films, albums, tv shows etc of the year? New episodes every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content.NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:22 Chit Chat06:13 Best British TV Show14:07 Best British Film15:42 Best British Musical18:27 Best British Book19:25 Best British Album20:04 Best British Podcast22:37 Best British Sporting Moment25:02 Funniest British Moment28:42 Biggest Political Moment29:52 Viral Song of the Year30:54 Personal HighlightsMusic by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

Send us Fan MailToday Annie and I are talking about our family Christmas traditions. Of course, every family does it differently in the UK and we wanted to share what it was like for us on Christmas eve, Christmas day and Boxing day. We also look at the latest news and trends in the UK this week plus we answer listener questions.  New episodes every FridayPlease go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content.▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:21 Chit Chat05:03 Bite-Sized Britain14:39 A British Family Christmas37:41 Q&AMusic by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

Send us Fan MailAnnie and Tom invite you to join them for a really British Christmas. We'll look at the traditions that make the festive season so special. From Christmas adverts and markets to advent calendars and everything in between. If you want to know more about what a Christmas feels like in the UK, this is podcast is for you.Please leave us questions & comments for next week's episode and of course like and share it with anyone you know who might find it interesting.Watch the video for this episode on our YouTube channel @areallybritishpodcastNew episodes every Friday! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:36 Chit Chat04:57 Bite-Sized Britain14:10 A Really British ChristmasFREE RESOURCES ▷📚 British English Starter Pack ▷ https://tinyurl.com/yc6jewwh NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' 📝 - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of A Really British Podcast hosted by Annie & Tom. This week, we talk about the rhythm of a year in the UK. We'll walk you through the 4 seasons and all the festivals and events that take place throughout the year. You'll learn about the food, weather and traditions we have here in the UK. So pop the kettle on, grab a cuppa and sit down for this chat about life in the UK. Please leave us questions & comments for next week's episode and of course like and share it with anyone you know who might find it interesting. New episodes drop every FridayPlease go and follow @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content.SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER▷ 📝 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' 📝 - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻  - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:42 Chit Chat05:22 Bite-Sized Britain13:47 The Rhythm of a Year in the UK14:50 Winter22:53 Spring28:00 Summer33:31 Autumn