Best of British - August 2022

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Join us for the August issue as we speak to Doctor Who and Emmerdale Farm star Frazer Hines, remember character actors Marianne Stone and Derek Nimmo, celebrate the glittering career of Dame Joan Plowright, take a tour of Harlow’s public art trail, and get behind the wheel of the luxurious Daimler DE36 Drophead Coupe – better known as “the Green Goddess”.

No Ordinary Joe

Simon Stabler speaks to Emmerdale and Doctor Who star Frazer Hines

10+ mins

Joining the Breakfast Club

Simon Stabler does his bit to fight food waste

3 mins

REMEMBERING THE FEW

Malcolm Triggs delves into the archives to uncover fascinating facts about some of those who played a significant role in the Battle of Britain

6 mins

POSTCARD FROM EAST YORKSHIRE

Bob Barton enjoys visiting the cheeky, extrovert uncle, and the refined but eccentric maiden aunt of the East Riding as well as the “Land’s End of Yorkshire”

5 mins

A CLASS ACT IN EVERY WAY

On the centenary of her birth, Robert Ross celebrates the prodigious talent of character actress Marianne Stone who squeezed maximum fun from minor roles

5 mins

MORE THAN JUST CHUCKLES IN CHURCH

Martin Handley remembers Derek Nimmo who, although best known for portraying bumbling clerics, did so much more on stage and screen

5 mins

Sculpture Town

Susan Brewer takes a tour of Harlow’s exceptional collection of public artworks

5 mins

LAWRENCE of THE SORTING OFFICE

John Wright on the famous faces who once delivered the post

5 mins

Widow’s Peak

Chris Hallam profiles the stage and screen career of Dame Joan Plowright

5 mins

Green Goddess

A rare Daimler is on public display at the British Motor Museum. François Prins admires its rich and glamorous history

6 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.