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Welcome to the Anglotopia Podcast, where we bring Britain’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and quirky traditions straight to your earbuds! Each week, we dive into fascinating topics from royal scandals and hidden countryside gems to beloved British television and those peculiar customs that make the UK wonderfully unique. As devoted Anglophiles who’ve spent countless hours exploring England’s cobblestone streets and verdant landscapes, we share insider tips, memorable stories, and the latest British news you won’t find anywhere else.

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Episode 91: Roundabouts, Speed Cameras & Country Lanes – Driving in Britain Explained With a Retired UK Traffic Cop

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Ben Pearson — retired West Yorkshire Police traffic officer, Police Interceptors TV veteran, bestselling author, and mental health…
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Episode 90: The Real Yorkshire – A Blue Badge Guide’s Insider Guide to England’s Biggest County

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Tim Barber, Yorkshire Blue Badge guide and founder of Real Yorkshire Tours, for an in-depth traveler's guide to…
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Episode 89: Inside the Brontë Parsonage – The Museum, the Moors & the Wuthering Heights Moment

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Mia Ferullo, Digital Engagement Officer, and Sam, Programme Officer at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, Yorkshire —…
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Episode 88: Castles, Crime & Cake – A Retired British Copper’s Accidental Guide to History


In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas sits down with retired British police officer, military veteran, and author John Donoghue to discuss his remarkable journey from the…
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Episode 87: How to Walk Hadrian’s Wall – Tips from the Man Who’s Done Every National Trail

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas welcomes back photographer and adventurer Quintin Lake to discuss the Hadrian's Wall National Trail. They explore Quintin's experiences walking the…
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Episode 86: Codebreakers, Spies, and Secrets – The Truth About Bletchley Park and Alan Turing

This episode of the Anglotopia Podcast delves into the hidden history of Bletchley Park, exploring its origins, growth, and the significant role it played during World War II. Dr. Chris…
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Episode 85: The Poles – The Royal Family Henry VIII Tried to Erase With Adam Pennington

In this engaging conversation, Adam Pennington, a Tudor and Plantagenet historian, shares his journey from a corporate media consultant to a full-time historian. He discusses his passion for Tudor history…
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Bonus Episode – Don’t Make These Expensive Mistakes Traveling to Britain

After 25 years and roughly 25 trips across the Atlantic — including one where he ran out of money and had to beg his parents from a London phone box…
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Episode 84: Learning The Knowledge – A London Cabbie’s Guide to the City’s Hidden History

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Billy Cullen, a London taxi driver and history enthusiast, about the unique experience of navigating London's rich history…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 83 - How the Beatles Built the Greatest Team Ever (And What We Can Learn)

Note: The Podcast hiatus is now officially over! We have a fantastic line-up for you for the rest of the year! Stay tuned!

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast…
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