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How Great is Britain

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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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July 6, 2026

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

June 29, 2026

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

June 23, 2026

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

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What is 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!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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