British Culture: Albion Never Dies
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
British Culture: Albion Never Dies
The Britishness of Cozy Crime [Episode 209]
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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 of Cambridge (UK)
- 'The Simple Art of Murder' by popular crimewriter Raymond Chandler
- ...and also, the BBC's 'Independent Thematic Review of portrayal and representation of the UK in BBC content' (2026)
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