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- Why do we love pubs?How did the pub become so central to British culture?28 mins
- This episodeWhy Does the Union Jack Look Like That?
- Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?How modern architecture swept Britain in the 20th century.27 mins
- Who Invented the Weekend?The story of why we get Saturday and Sundays off work each week.31 mins
- Why do we wear suits?From royal coronations to criminal trials, the suit is men’s go-to uniform. Why?33 mins
- Package Holiday: Why do Brits go to Benidorm?How did a teetotaller and a military dictator help to create the summer getaway?35 mins
- Stiff Upper Lip: Do Brits have emotions?Exploring the stereotype that Brits don’t show their emotions.34 mins
- Why don’t women’s clothes have pockets?The surprising history of how women’s pockets fell in and out of fashion over time.36 mins
- Why are Brits so obsessed with football?How football became Britain’s national sport.39 mins
- English Language: Why do we speak like that?Why do our spellings not match our pronunciations? Why are so many words really weird?29 mins
- Why does British food have such a bad reputation?French fashions and wartime rationing have long tarnished Britain’s culinary reputation.34 mins
- Why do British people love tea?The Portuguese princess, corporate espionage and waging war for tea.29 mins
