Best of British - June 2025

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Round the Auction Houses
A selection of recent gems and a preview of auctions to come.

The Serious Side of Ken Dodd
The comedian’s prolific and fruitful recording career.

Sonic Boom Boy
We chat to Boom Radio co-founder David Lloyd.

The Modern Magician
The man behind the first house to have all mod cons.

Question time

Send us your questions and we'll track down the answers

2 mins

The Need for Steed

Chris Hallam remembers The Avengers star Patrick Macnee

5 mins

Stairway to Success

Chris Hallam celebrates the acting and writing talents of Upstairs, Downstairs co-creator Jean Marsh

5 mins

The Sound of Silver

Barry Collings on the rediscovery of the rare single Lost Summer Love

2 mins

Mad 'Professors'

Margaret Brecknell recounts the exploits of Brighton’s forgotten pier divers

6 mins

THE ENGLISH MONTE CARLO

Michael Montagu visits Bexhill-on-Sea, home to the UK's first motor racing festival

4 mins

Last Vans Standing

Simon Stabler celebrates 65 years of Tonibell

3 mins

The Airman Who Fell from the Skies

John Greeves tells the story of the rear gunner who bailed out with no parachute - and survived

6 mins

Driven to Distraction

When my father got his first car, driving tests were suspended due to the Suez Crisis, and learners were allowed to drive unaccompanied.

10+ mins

POSTCARD FROM NORFOLK

With his Austin Cambridge long consigned to the great garage in the sky, Bob Barton enjoys a scenic journey by bus through Nelson's County

5 mins

The Sport of Kings (and Queens)

Michael Montagu looks back on the history of Royal Ascot and Henley Royal Regatta

5 mins

Keeping Score

David A Ellis interviews composer Warren Bennett whose work has been performed on television shows such as London's Burning and New Tricks

4 mins

The Serious Side of Ken Dodd

Philip Williams and David Williams look back on the comedian's prolific and fruitful recording career

3 mins

Sonic Boom Boy

Simon Stabler speaks to Boom Radio co-founder David Lloyd

8 mins

The Modern Magician

Ann Thompson tells the story of industrialist William Armstrong, the man behind the first house in the world to have all mod cons

5 mins

THE CHARITY THAT BEGAN WITH HOMES

William Sutton’s legacy founded The Sutton Trust. David E Norris recounts its groundbreaking work

4 mins

'Ow Do, 'Ow Are Yer?

Derek Lamb remembers Wilfred Pickles, professional Yorkshireman and celebrity of the 1940s and 50s

4 mins

DOON THE CLUB

John Stoker recounts the perils faced by comedians in the working men’s clubs of the north-east

5 mins

Grand Designs

Sandra Blemster looks at how the work of William Morris continues to resonate

4 mins

A FINE VYNTAGE

The 16th century carved panels at The Vyne really take some beating, says Claire Saul

3 mins

OUT&ABOUT

Places to go, people to see

2 mins

BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB's very own Time Lord says farewell to a former neighbour, and recalls a friendship with a heart-throb, learning to dance, and avoiding “Henleh\" during the regatta

2 mins

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Best of British is the UK’s premier nostalgia magazine covering every aspect of life from the 1930s to today. Every issue is packed with features that celebrate classic entertainment, transport, food and drink, and the great British countryside. Our readers are at the heart of what we do. As well as taking their suggestions on board, their voices are heard through our Yesterday Remembered memoir section, along with the Postbag and Question Time pages.