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“John Mole’s book is very much in the Mayle mould; he starts off with a similarly ramshackle property in a similar traditional rural community. If anything, though, Mole’s predicament is even further removed from the urban UK – even the UK of the late 1970s, when he and his family were contemplating their move.” Dave reviews John Mole’s account of his new life in rural Greece.
Tim Batchelor, co-curator of the major Constable exhibition at Tate Britain this summer, tells us about the artist’s “six-foot” canvases and why if you can’t visit…
“Ever been driving along a motorway, seen a building, and wondered what it was? Wonder no more. Mike Jackson and his small team have trawled the lengths of three of Britain’s longest motorways to find out for you!” Dave reviews Mike Jackson’s innovative and lively Motorway Sights Guides.
British Expat’s tenth trivia quiz, featuring an elderly Maid Marian, Sherlock Holmes’s drug habits, and formication!
British Expat’s ninth trivia quiz, featuring the Beatles’ last album, the Tardis, and ecdysiasts.
British Expat’s eighth trivia quiz, featuring Eddy Grant’s first UK No.1, Pluto’s moon and the seaside village of Beer.