The British English Podcast
Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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February 2, 2026 ā¢ 35 mins
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In this bonus episode, Matt Calver returns with his five brilliant thingsāfrom the joy of international flights to the quiet satisfaction of sharp kitchen k...
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January 27, 2026 ā¢ 17 mins
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Learn British English & about British culture in this bitesized episode where Charlie, your host, gives you an insight into what it's like to spend a weekend in the UK like a local. Charlie gives you a typical weekend in his life when living in the UK for you to compar...
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January 19, 2026 ā¢ 29 mins
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January 12, 2026 ā¢ 29 mins
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In this episode, I sit down with my mate Al to talk about one of the strangest things heās ever done: pretending to be a member of ABBA on stage in front of...
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January 5, 2026 ā¢ 24 mins
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December 18, 2025 ā¢ 26 mins
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From smoky āspit and sawdustā locals to bright gastropubs with babies in tow, Charlie and longtime friend Jim unpack what a British pub really is: a social rule...
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December 15, 2025 ā¢ 7 mins
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December 12, 2025 ā¢ 30 mins
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I swore Iād never go back to an officeā¦ but here we are. In this episode, I unpack the highs and lows of working from home vs office life ā from beach-side smugness...
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December 5, 2025 ā¢ 18 mins
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In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox with more ambition than most Londoners on a Monday morning. While his family is perfe...
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November 27, 2025 ā¢ 28 mins
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Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Harry back on to discuss what it was like growing up in the UK in the 90s & 00s. Charlie & Harry...
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November 19, 2025 ā¢ 58 mins
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A gang tunnels through the sewers of Nice to pull off one of Franceās most audacious bank heistsācomplete with tinned ravioli, red wine and a welded-shut vault door. Charlie and guest Alastair ...
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November 13, 2025 ā¢ 31 mins
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England sails into global power in this spirited exploration of the Elizabethan Age. Charlie and Ben unpack how exploration, capitalism, and the defeat of the Spanish Armada shaped a new world orderāwhile art, Sha...
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November 7, 2025 ā¢ 32 mins
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In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest IELTS Speaking challenges ā describing a person who inspires you ā with the legendary Sir David Attenborough as our muse. Hear three real student answers (Band 5, 7, and 9) and discover what separates a good response from a great one. From fluency to phrasing, this lesson reveals how to sound confident, natural, and genuinely Band 9-worthy in y...
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October 30, 2025 ā¢ 62 mins
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In this Halloween special, Charlie and Harry each share a spine-tingling tale. First, Claire finds a vintage mirror at a market ā but her reflection ...
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October 23, 2025 ā¢ 30 mins
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October 16, 2025 ā¢ 19 mins
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A childrenās fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the ShoemakerāBritish-style. With playful commentary, cultural asides, and a few raised eyebrows at naked elves, this episode...
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October 9, 2025 ā¢ 24 mins
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In this episode, Harryās car gets clamped out of nowhereā¦ but thatās just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a crash, a kettle burn, even a fire engine turns up. What on earth is going on in Harr...
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October 2, 2025 ā¢ 16 mins
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In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the Elizabethan era. From religious upheaval and rebellious pirates to political ...
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September 25, 2025 ā¢ 8 mins
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September 18, 2025 ā¢ 41 mins
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