Best of British - December 2024

In this issue

Hero of the Rock - The story of the Scottish firefighter awarded a George Cross in Gibraltar.

REMEMBER, HE'S A WOMBLE

Simon Stabler finds Orinoco in full flow

10+ mins

MERCY MISSION

John Greeves recounts the remarkable exploits of Sunderland flying boat T9114

5 mins

A Capital View

Angeline Wilcox celebrates 25 years of the London Eye

4 mins

POSTCARD FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Bob Barton remembers a ghostly train journey, enjoys some wassailing and fulfils a long-held ambition of attending a lawnmower festival

5 mins

In the Best Possible Taste

Derek Lamb remembers the wireless wizardry of Kenny Everett

6 mins

Other 07

Jonathan Sothcott looks at the seven Sir Roger Moore films that you should have in your collection

4 mins

The Queen of Stage and Screen

Chris Hallam pays tribute to actress Dame Maggie Smith

5 mins

The Box of Delights

Chris Hallam remembers how his Christmas 40 years ago was lit up by a magical television drama

5 mins

Animal Magic

Hilary Middleton recalls a children's author whose tales are still enjoyed today

5 mins

The Last Post

Michael Foley witnessed the end of an era

2 mins

Marvels in Miniature

Claire Saul learns about the exquisite works on display at a new exhibition being held at a historic Georgian mansion

4 mins

BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB's very own Time Lord prepares for an alternative to panto, recalls his early reading choices and having his scenes cut from two cutting edge comedies

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.