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What’s On in London in October 2026 — New Exhibitions, Half Term & What to Pack

Tomorrow is October 1st, which means it's time for the monthly What's On in London — and October might be Jonathan's single favorite month to be in the city. The…
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Strictly Jane Austen Episode 3: Jane Austen’s England on Screen – A Location-by-Location Visitor’s Guide

This is Episode 3 of a special six-part Jane Austen series, sponsored throughout by Strictly Jane Austen.

When we picture Jane Austen's world, most of us aren't actually picturing Hampshire…
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Sunday Post: How Buckingham Palace Got Its Famous Balcony - Part 1

This week, we begin a two-part series on my recent tour of Buckingham Palace. First, we cover the background on the Palace and how it ended up as the most…

Your October British TV Streaming calendar is here!

The October "What's British on Streaming" calendar is attached to this email — two pages, ready to print, or keep it on your phone and stop wondering what's on.

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The Real Miss Moneypenny: The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence With Dr. Claire Hubbard-Hall

If I say "British spy," you picture a man: James Bond, George Smiley, Kim Philby. And the one woman most people can name from that world is fictional — Miss…
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Strictly Jane Austen Episode 2: What Jane Austen Actually Saw – The Real Georgian Bath with Dr. Moira Rudolf

This is Episode 2 of a special six-part Jane Austen series, sponsored throughout by Strictly Jane Austen.

Today's episode has duels fought over a runaway marriage. It has a scandal…
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Sunday Post: The Glories of Pubs With Rooms

Due to a family medical emergency, I need to share an excerpt from my recent book, Searching for the Heart of Britain, as I was not able to write something…

The Impossible Journey: The Man Who Visited Every Country on Earth Without Ever Setting Foot on a Plane

In October 2013, a young Dane named Thor Pedersen set off from his home with a single, slightly mad rule: he wanted to visit every country on earth — all…
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