What was the name of this BBC documentary? It was broadcast sometime around 2000. It was about how Britain has changed post-WWII, dwelling on rail closures due to the Beeching Axe, the construction of the motorways, and the subsequent death of the 'traditional' rural Britain. Its tone was pretty melancholic, and it was (to me) quite a moving piece. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 1 answers

Which body oversees British Telecom: Ofcom or Otelo? Or is it BOTH? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Who was the first British Prime Minister to be photographed? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 5 answers

Can my wife claim my tuition as a tax credit in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 2 answers

Looking for great scenic and historic drives in England, the wind whipping my hair as I wind through cottages and countryside. Thus far, The guidebooks and my google-fu are failing me. [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 11 answers

So, I've agreed to drive a group of people to Longleat Safari Park this weekend. It's been in the diary for months, but the weather forecast is not good. If you've been to Longleat before - is the bad weather going to spoil the trip? should we reschedule?
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 2 answers

What's it like being Asian in modern Britain? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 14 answers

GoogleFuFailureFilter: I am looking for free transcripts of UK (Westminster) Parliamentary debates for around 1969-1980. Specifically, I'm looking for discussions about Northern Ireland. Astonishingly, I can't find them after a full day of looking, not even on the Westminster website, which seems only to go back as far as 1988. How is this possible? Help!
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 11 answers

So what really DID happen to Hero Joy Nightingale? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Why is the United Kingdom still a united kingdom? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 25 answers

I'm looking for the earliest appearance of the phrase 'swanning around' - To travel around from place to place aimlessly. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 9 answers

Reading an unwritten constitution? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2007 - 14 answers

In British slang, does the word "dud" have a meaning other than failure? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 23 answers

English slang expression that sounds like "CASE OH"? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - 33 answers

Here in the far-flung reaches of the English-speaking world, we're constantly being told our local language is being taken over by "American Slang". But does it go the other way? Are there any British / Australian / New Zealand or wherever phrases and words that have become commonly used by people in North America recently? Do Brooklynites ever exclaim "Crikey!" or "Bloody Hell!"?
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 50 answers

Currency Exchange: I have a handful of Japanese Yen and a desire the British pound wasn't so strong. What are my best options for getting my Yen converted into Sterling? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 6 answers

What is the best way for an American to get a job and work permit in Britain? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2006 - 13 answers

Is it realistic for me, as an American, to entertain thoughts (read: dreams) of attending law school at Oxford? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2006 - 14 answers

Anybody know anything about WWII British tug boats? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2006 - 3 answers

What are the quirkiest hotels/ B&Bs/ inns in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2005 - 9 answers

Brits: Do you use sheets and blankets? Or does everyone use a duvet and cover now? Any ballpark guess on percentages of the population using each?
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 52 answers

Can anyone identify this British accent? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2005 - 34 answers

UK residents, is it illegal to hide your face from the ubiquitous security cameras? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2005 - 18 answers

What's the best history of the British Empire you've ever read? I'm looking for something reasonably scholarly but still very readable.
posted on May 20, 2005 - 14 answers

TravelFilter. Where can I get the best answers, strategies and deals about BritRail? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2005 - 18 answers

I have a friend who lives in Canada while her boyfriend is just finishing up a psychology degree in England. He wants to move to Canada in the summer but there is the problem of not being able to get a job as a UK citizen. What are the requirements for British citizens to be able to work and live in Canada for an extended period of time (say several years at least)? They are not willing to get married yet. Any advice or previous experiences would be extremely helpful!
posted on Mar 11, 2005 - 12 answers

UK Credit Filter - We have bad credit, and now our bank have decided that they want to close my accounts. So in order to be paid, and pay bills...I have to find a new current account. My wife and I know that we can fix our problems with money (and have been doing well for 3 months) - but we cannot seem to find a bank that will open a current account for us.

So for UK askMe people - do you know of a current account that will AT LEAST give us the benefit of the doubt?
posted on Nov 20, 2004 - 4 answers

I'm researching architecturally designed garden workspaces which don't usually require planning permission along similar lines to this. I know I've seen some really nicely designed examples on the web in the past but I can't seem track them down. Preferably based in the UK, but international examples would be useful for reference as well. Do you know of any good examples, or had experience of putting one up?
posted on Nov 4, 2004 - 1 answers

Is the Queen of England genetically related to William the Conqueror?
posted on Oct 12, 2004 - 15 answers

Things to do on the Lizard Peninsula. (More inside)
posted on Jul 29, 2004 - 6 answers

UK tenancy advice. Our landlord lied to us about neighbouring building works. [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2004 - 11 answers

Mortgage advice/opinion relevant to the UK? (More inside)
posted on Apr 23, 2004 - 2 answers

Finding more than Nemo: aided by innumerable viewings of Finding Nemo and the Little Mermaid, my three-year old's fascination with the aquatic world continues, fuelled by a lovely trip to the small-ish but very impressive Mote Marine Laboratory while in Florida a few months ago. However: we're in the UK, where - despite being surrounded by water - good quality aquariums seem rather thin on the ground (sic). Can anyone recommend good places of this kind (educational, subjects well looked after)? Is the London Aquarium good?
posted on Jan 14, 2004 - 12 answers