Tag Archives: identities

Different Class

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

BBC research: new UK “class” system Our traditional three classes are now seven. A research unit within the BBC, BBC Lab UK, has conducted a study delving into class identity in Britain to come up with a more meaningful, contemporary … Continue reading →

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A place where demographics are politics

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Expect plenty about N. Ireland identity issues in 2013, as Derry/Londonderry is the new UK City of Culture this year. William Crawley from my neck of the woods has made an interesting programme for Radio 4 on the rise of … Continue reading →

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Culture on Radio 4; Kulturkampf in Ulster

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Melvyn Bragg on the Value of Culture Happy New Year! Caught some of this Melvyn Bragg series yesterday (link above for those in the UK) and today while dragging myself up from hibernatory winter sleep, exploring the history of debates … Continue reading →

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How We Took Control Over Our Stiff Upper Lips

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Ian Hislop’s Stiff Upper Lip – An Emotional History of Britain I never tire of watching Peter Cook‘s WW2 officer announcing to valiant subordinate Jonathan Miller in Beyond The Fringe: Perkins, I want you to lay down your life. We … Continue reading →

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Olympic Britain: Substance 2012

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

So I’ve waved goodbye to this phenomenon that breezed into my life, swept me off my feet for two weeks and now leaves me pining at the airport, watching the vapour trail. No, I’m not having an affair with a … Continue reading →

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Driving Our Man Machines Towards Distraction: Nicholas Carr’s “The Shallows”

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

The Sunday Times described it as a “bold reactionary book” – and so it is. I’ve just finished reading Nicholas Carr‘s The Shallows (subtitle: How the internet is changing the way we read, think and remember). Its main point is … Continue reading →

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Creative Qual Provides Fuel, Not The Chequered Flag

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Start The Week: Creativity, with Jonah Lehrer and others A fascinating Start The Week this morning dealt with the subject of creativity, with that prolific interpreter of science for the masses, Jonah Lehrer discussing his new book. (OK, my bookshelf … Continue reading →

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Chairman of the Board

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

I’ve had a really stimulating day today moderating an online community for some NPD work – with more to come this evening and the next three days on and off. The training from 20/20 in the States was really clear … Continue reading →

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“Countries” and the UK: who do we think we are?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

I was of course thrilled, as an Ulsterman, at Rory McIlroy‘s first major title win last night. Brilliant for what many Northern Ireland football fans call “Our Wee Country”. I’m always amused and intrigued by the semantic fog we disseminate, … Continue reading →

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The royals: back by popular demand (but not so sure about Charles)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

The future of the British monarchy looks brighter after a successful and popular royal wedding. Though less deferential and starry-eyed than 30 years ago, most people  enjoyed this wedding for what it was: a big public occasion to celebrate something … Continue reading →

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