Culture

How to plant an English cottage garden?

Sian Ellis put the question to Gloucestershire-based garden designer Jacquie Gordon, winner at the Chelsea Flower Show for Mr. McGregor’s Garden, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s Tale.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor: A British icon of Hollywood glamour

Dame Elizabeth Taylor remains one of the most captivating and influential actresses of the 20th century. Born on this day in London and later becoming an icon in Hollywood, her talent, beauty, and personal life kept audiences spellbound for decades.

How realistic is Downton Abbey?

The period mellow drama has fans around the world but today we ask just how realistic is Downton Abbey?

Ten of the best British war movies

Have you seen these classics? Here's 10 great British war movies that you need to check out.

The story of Meghan Markle's wedding tiara

A book revealed how Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Sussex disagreed over a tiara just ahead of Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

Daphne du Maurier's Cornwall

Daphne du Maurier came from a line of distinguished eccentrics.

What is the Scottish dish haggis?

One of the most traditional Scottish dishes, traditionally eating on Burns' Night, made with offal and usually washed down with whiskey, this is a must-try for people visiting Scotland.

Everything you need to know about Scottish poet Robert Burns

Scotland's most famous poet is Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759. Here's everything you need to know about "Rabbie Burns".

A staple pub fare, tearooms, and kitchens everywhere - English Cheddar cheese

The world's best-loved cheese comes from a Somerset village.

Edd Kimber's nanna's gingerbread recipe

The Great British Bake Off’s first winner shares a northern treat her nanna's very own gingerbread recipe.

From Harry Potter to Brideshead Revisited, some famous British film locations

Lights, camera, action at places we love to recognize from the small and silver screens.

An 18th-century woman’s dressing routine

Have you ever wondered how long it took an 18th-century lady to get dressed?