How Great is Britain

How Great is Britain

Falling in Love with the UK! What happens when you press reset in your 40s? You find magic! Welcome to How Great Is Britain, the podcast celebrating the joy, beauty, and unique lifestyle of the UK. Join Gemma and Brett, a British-American couple with two girls and two dogs, as we share our love for our new/old home. We celebrate the everyday moments and experiences of life in the UK to discover How Great is Britain. Expect: • British Charm: Hidden gems & traditions. • Family Adventures: Making memories. • Fresh Starts: Joyful mid-life chapters. Hit Follow & join our transatlantic family!

  1. Aug 3

    The UK Driving Test Taught Us Something Unexpected

    In this episode, we take a break from manoeuvres and roundabouts to discuss our upcoming UK driving licence practical tests, and how it differs from the theory test. We share tips and tricks that we've picked up along the way, talk about what the test reveals about UK society, and the values and expectations behind British driving (hint: it's not about being perfect).Whether you’re an American moving to Britain, preparing for the UK driving test, relocating abroad, or simply fascinated by British culture, join us as we share some surprising discoveries about what it means to actually, not theoretically 😉, live in the UK As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. 📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:How Great Is Britain Resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/ 0:00 – Our Practical Driving Tests Are Days Away1:06 – How Long Can You Drive in the UK on a US License?2:10 – Is a UK Driving Instructor Worth the Cost?3:05 – Essential Tips for the Practical Test3:56 – Practicing Manoeuvres at Night (Mini Adventures)4:54 – Major Differences: UK vs. US Driving Tests7:10 – The Truth About American Drivers in Britain9:00 – Which Manoeuvres Are Actually on the Test?11:06 – 30 Seconds of Practical Practice11:46 – The Secret to Passing: Just Relax12:45 – Lessons Learned: What Happens if We Fail?#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #drivinginbritain #ukdrivingtest #britishdriving #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #britishroads #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain

    The UK Driving Test Taught Us Something Unexpected

  2. Jul 27

    Back to School: UK vs US 🇬🇧🇺🇸

    In this episode, we've been reflecting on some of the biggest differences between schools in the UK and the US. From uniforms and school supplies to class sets, these are three ways British schools differ from the American education system—and how our different childhood experiences shaped the conversation. As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life.Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/0:00 Intro0:23 Thank You & Channel Update2:19 UK Preschool Graduation vs US3:26 UK Summer Caravan Holiday & Heatwave4:20 Starting Primary School in England5:53 UK vs US School Uniforms14:36 UK vs US School Supplies19:39 How UK Schools Support Students26:05 AP Classes vs the UK School System27:34 UK Driving Test Update & Outro#HowGreatIsBritain #PrimarySchool #BritishSchools #UKvsUSA #LifeInEngland #MovingToEngland #BritishCulture #AmericanInEngland #ExpatLife #SchoolUniform #UKEducation #FamilyVlog #LifeInBritain

    Back to School: UK vs US 🇬🇧🇺🇸

  3. Jul 13

    5 More Unwritten Rules in the UK No One Tells You

    In this episode, we took a stroll around the beautiful village of Steeple Ashton while we highlight 5 MORE unwritten rules in the UK no one tells you (but that you should definitely know before coming here). We also fall across a tiny prison!!! Make sure to check out Part 1 next: https://youtu.be/AsfSoghvdAQ?si=gR_Pu3YnIdl315SbAs featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups and celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our FREE US → UK PDF Moving Guidehttps://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritain0:00 Intro1:01 A Pub's Invisible Queueing System5:07 Buying a Round: UK Pub Etiquette9:29 Why Brits Always Talk About the Weather13:22 Free UK Moving Guide14:00 Why Brits Say Please & Thank You So Much18:44 Why Brits Don't Say What They Really Mean23:50 Final ThoughtsEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/ #uklife #britishculture #americaninuk #unspokenrules #culturaldifferences #livingintheuk #expatlife #britishhumour #ukculture #howgreatisbritain

    5 More Unwritten Rules in the UK No One Tells You

  4. Jul 6

    10 Things We Love About Life in the UK

    The first year of an international move is challenging, but we have found a few everyday things that make it a bit easier to manage. In this episode we are looking at ten things about England and the UK that we currently love. As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainIntro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/0:00 - We Didn't Expect This...1:27 – Parents in the UK Have This and It's Brilliant4:15 – We Didn't Realise Britain Loved Dogs This Much6:31 – The Unexpected Perk of Raising Kids in the UK9:42 – This Everyday UK Habit Changed Our Routine12:06 – Why We Stopped Driving So Much (UK Public Transport)14:29 – The Best £100 We've Spent Since Moving18:14 – The Truth About British Weather20:43 – Our Biggest NHS Surprise21:21 – The Small UK Differences That Add Up23:27 – Why Life Feels Simpler Here#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain #CultureShock #NHS #Parenting #England #NationalTrust #EnglishHeritage

    10 Things We Love About Life in the UK

  5. Jun 29

    We Prepared for the UK Heatwave... Just Not Everything Else

    In this episode, we reflect on what it was like experiencing a record-setting heat wave (our second since moving to England) and how it revealed some larger truths about ourselves—and what it really takes to build a new life abroad.As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainLocation:When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.Intro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/#britishculture #UKSummer #uklife #UKHeatwave #americaninuk #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour

    We Prepared for the UK Heatwave... Just Not Everything Else

  6. Jun 23

    5 Surprising Ways England Changed Us

    In this episode, we answer a question from a viewer about what has surprised Gemma since moving back to England after more than 20 years away. Stay tuned for the end, though, where Brett reveals the one thing he has struggled with since leaving America!As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainLocation:Tucked away in the heart of Holt, The Courts Garden is one of those places that feels like you’ve stumbled upon a secret - beautifully landscaped grounds, colourful borders, and plenty of hidden corners to explore. Join us as we wander through this charming National Trust gem and discover why it’s become one of our favourite spots in the Wiltshire countryside.Intro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain #CultureShock #NHS #Parenting #England

    5 Surprising Ways England Changed Us

  7. Jun 15

    What Football Reveals About People in the UK - Even Non-Supporters

    Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or have never watched a match, this episode is about something much bigger than football itself. We explore why British football feels different, and what it reveals about the people in the UK - even non-supporters. From family traditions and local pride to national identity, we discover how the sport has become woven into British culture. Along the way, we compare it to American college football, uncover a personal connection to Manchester City’s history, discuss the growing influence of the Lionesses, and reveal where our loyalties lie when it comes to the World Cup.Turn on notifications, subscribe for more cultural breakdowns, and drop your thoughts in the comments below! We are so glad youre here ☺️As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrate everyday British life.Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainIntro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordan https://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/

    What Football Reveals About People in the UK - Even Non-Supporters

  8. Jun 8

    Why the UK Encourages "BAD" Stereotypes

    As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life.In this episode, we explore five common stereotypes about the UK - where they came from, what they get wrong, and the surprising truths that might be hiding behind them.Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainLocation:Set in the heart of Wiltshire, Great Chalfield Manor (a National Trust site) is a charming medieval manor surrounded by beautiful gardens and a flourishing wildflower meadow. Bursting with colour in summer, the meadow attracts wildlife and offers a peaceful contrast to the historic estate, creating a quintessentially English countryside experience.Intro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #BritishStereotypes #movingtotheuk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #UKStereotypes #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain #england #AmericanInBritain

    Why the UK Encourages "BAD" Stereotypes
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Falling in Love with the UK! What happens when you press reset in your 40s? You find magic! Welcome to How Great Is Britain, the podcast celebrating the joy, beauty, and unique lifestyle of the UK. Join Gemma and Brett, a British-American couple with two girls and two dogs, as we share our love for our new/old home. We celebrate the everyday moments and experiences of life in the UK to discover How Great is Britain. Expect: • British Charm: Hidden gems & traditions. • Family Adventures: Making memories. • Fresh Starts: Joyful mid-life chapters. Hit Follow & join our transatlantic family!

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  • Creator
    How Great is Britain
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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