Category : Search result: British nostalgia


Crisp packet book uncovers UK's lost design history

A new book archives Britain's most garish crisp packets from 1970-2000, revealing a lost world of hand-drawn art, bizarre flavours, and potent childhood nostalgia. Discover the story behind the collection.

Robbie Williams' 'Britpop' Album Review

Robbie Williams' 13th album 'Britpop' is a chaotic, nostalgic trip to the 90s. We review the record's unexpected twists and its quest for a chart record.

Blue's New Album 'Reflections' Reviewed

Blue's seventh album 'Reflections' attempts to recapture their Y2K boyband magic but delivers a clunky rehash, sounding like Westlife on a bad day. Read our full review.

New Year's Eve 1999: A Night of Hope and Dodgems at Dawn

Recalling the spontaneous joy of London's 1999 New Year's Eve, from the London Eye launch to dawn on the Dodgems. A nostalgic look back at the optimism that defined the turn of the millennium. Read the full story.

The 'Cringe' Era: Why Millennials Lost Their Cool

Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.

Student's Ant and Dec Encounter Sparks Comedy Dream

A chance meeting with TV duo Ant and Dec inspired a Nottingham University chemistry student to ditch the lab and pursue a career in comedy. Discover how one night out altered his life's path.

The Mystery of Clothes Shopping: A 2025 TV Phenomenon

A bizarre children's TV segment about clothes shopping became an unlikely cultural touchstone in 2025, sparking nostalgia and viral debate. Discover the story behind the year's most unexpected trend.

Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94

Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.

Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.

The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'

A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.

UK Underground Rap's Global Explosion & New British Invasion

A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc

Clarkson bans non-British cakes from his pub

Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.

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