Best of British - August 2023

In this issue

Join us for the August issue of Best of British as we remember your best-loved television adverts, look back to the 1948 London Olympics, uncover the history of Bentley Cars, pay tribute to Glenda Jackson and Martin Amis, visit one of the UK’s most popular filming locations, and celebrate 70 years of Quatermass and 85 years of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca.

Postbag

The Editor welcomes letters for this section. Pictures are appreciated. Letters may be edited so that we can include as many as possible

3 mins

Question time

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

2 mins

Commercial GREATS

Sam Savelli offers an exclusive look inside Britain’s largest treasure trove of vintage adverts

3 mins

Jazzy Jingles

Advertising jingles have a habit of working their way into our memories and taking up residence because the repetitive tunes and memorable lyrics are designed to trigger singalong behaviour.

2 mins

SHARP PRACTICES

It pays to be vigilant, warns Derek Lamb

6 mins

FOOD & DRINK

TASTES GONE BY AND THE FLAVOURS OF TODAY

5 mins

THE AUSTERITY GAMES

John Greeves looks back at the 1948 London Olympics

6 mins

POSTCARD FROM WOLVERHAMPTON

Bob Barton shines a Sunbeam on the city’s industrial heritage and iconic buildings

6 mins

Make Do and Mend

Simon Stabler enjoys an eco-friendly break in Bomber County

3 mins

ONE OF THE BEST

The name Bentley conjures up opulence, comfort and speed. François Prins looks at the history of this remarkable marque that is admired the world over

6 mins

THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS

Hilary Middleton looks back on the history of Umbro, “the sportswear people”

5 mins

FROM ONE THEATRE TO ANOTHER

Chris Hallam celebrates the life of actress turned politician Glenda Jackson

4 mins

THE CREEPING UNKNOWN

Jon Dear celebrates 70 years of Quatermass and its lasting legacy

6 mins

Manderley and Beyond

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the publication of Daphne du Maurier’s captivating novel Rebecca.

4 mins

A LIFE LIVED ON PAPER

Chris Hallam turns the pages on the story of literary superstar Martin Amis

5 mins

High Drama at Haddon Hall

Claire Saul pulls focus on one of the UK's most popular filming locations

4 mins

Beagle Basset 206

Dave Eyles brightens up his display cabinet by building a handsome, twin-engine light executive plane from the Airfix Vintage Classics range

2 mins

BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB’s very own Time Lord serves up a winner (and a loser), celebrates a fellow actor’s selflessness and harks back to the days of spoiler-free science fiction

2 mins

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Best of British Magazine Description:

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.