Class in the UK - videos to watch for Friday 14 Dec

Here are two videos to watch for Friday 14 Dec:

1. A compilation of scenes from Catherine Tate's series 'Posh people'. What class does the woman and her kids belong to? What are the stereotypical characteristics of this class?
Posh people - Catherine Tate
2. Ali G. interview with Jacob Rees-Mogg (currently a prominent Tory politician, an MP, the leader of the Conservatives in the House of Commons). How does Rees-Mogg respond to Ali G.'s inappropriate / weird questions? Observe the way he speaks.
Ali G and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Videos about the legacy of the British empire

   Below are two videos we talked about in class, a stand-up and an interview with an Indian author and politician. Enjoy!

James Acaster On The Absurdity Of The British Empire

Conversation with Shashi Tharoor, author of Inglorious Empire

Prince Andrew scandal

Here are a few links to programmes related to the latest royal scandal in the UK:
1. BBC Newsnight programme following Prince Andrew's stepping down from royal duties
Prince Andrew steps back
2. Channel 4 programme following Prince Andrew's interview with the BBC
No apologies, no regrets
3. The original interview Prince Andrew gave to BBC Newsnight. It's almost 50 minutes but gives you the best undistorted picture of the prince.
Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein: Interview for BBC Newsnight

Boris Johnson - videos to watch for 18 Oct

Below is the link to the video about Boris Johnson we watched in class made by the Economist:
Boris Johnson - The Economist
And here are two more videos about Boris Johnson to watch for Friday 18 Oct:
1. a neutral one by the BBC
Boris Johnson - BBC
2. a critical one presented by John Oliver in his talk show 'Last Week Tonight'
Boris Johnson - John Oliver

UK schools

Eton College Documentary

Should private schools be abolished?

Video about the House of Commons

House of Commons