With patriotism in the news, and our history now a battleground, politicians on both the left and right argue over Britain's greatness. The reality, says acclaimed filmmaker Adam Curtis, is that the rhetoric is a facade, hiding a bleaker truth

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CULTURE

 Britain is crumbling. It's time to reconsider the word 'Great'

With patriotism in the news, and our history now a battleground, politicians on both the left and right argue over Britain's greatness. The reality, says acclaimed filmmaker Adam Curtis, is that the rhetoric is a facade, hiding a bleaker truth

 

CULTURE

The writer of Adolescence thinks great British TV is under threat

Jack Thorne - the pen behind some of our greatest gritty dramas - on what needs to change if we want to keep our place at the top table of world television

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LIFESTYLE

The seaside is the best thing about Britain, says Emma Thompson

Swimmers. Dog walkers. Fish and chips. Ice cream. And through it all, togetherness. Why the seaside is one thing about Britain that is truly, madly great

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FOOD & DRINK

Joel Golby's long and vibey search for the perfect pub

Author Joel Golby's search for a Goldilocks local has reinforced why the great British boozer needs to be protected at all costs

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POLITICS

Just Stop Oil founder: Britain is a country where we speak our minds - even if we're jailed for it

Once again, protestors across the UK are being arrested en masse for political protest. Their right to do is profoundly British - and must be protected, argues Roger Hallam, the co-founder of Just Stop Oil

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POLITICS

Is Britain's countryside racist?

Jordan Stephens, author and one half of Rizzle Kicks, gets his wellies on to answer a wild question

 

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