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How Great is Britain

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About How Great is Britain

How Great Is Britain is a podcast about leaving the USA to start a new life in the UK — family, change, and starting again, all in our 40s! Hosted by Gemma and Brett, a British-American couple raising two little girls (and two dogs), this show documents our move from the USA to the UK. We share the excitement, practical lessons, and emotional realities of rebuilding a life. It’s reflective and conversational — sometimes funny, sometimes uncertain — but always real! Whether you’re planning a big move yourself or just curious about life between the UK and the USA, we’re very glad you’re here!

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39 episodes

episode 5 Things That Driving in the UK Reveals About British Life artwork

5 Things That Driving in the UK Reveals About British Life

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 uncover the deeper philosophy behind British driving culture. This episode goes far beyond cars — it’s really about understanding modern British culture, social behaviour, and the quiet systems that shape everyday life in the UK.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 📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:How Great Is Britain Resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recomme... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFORElXQnFkSFVqWlhBY2RMYVI3V2pieHhOd3xBQ3Jtc0tsRXpYSmFoeWxjMFdtYWQ0WjNPNnVoYWtVMFB2LTNHRko3N3c4NUJWTjZvNXpqdUpRSFdzQkFSc09ZcTJNOXgyVzhaNkNnT3RMUzhEMmhaeVFVaEpKUHNPVUJCUEdQNlVPejNIZ24tSjQ4dVJBU0FDYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowgreatisbritain.com%2Frecommended&v=xODqb5JBQE8]🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEnd Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-le... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNDSVJuSU5IMkJ2UVdqV1g3LXAwT1NLT1dSZ3xBQ3Jtc0trdDVUNkdOYi00UWQ1VjUzc3paQWxoUlRJS2F4N2h2OFZvVEFPeGZyNExmMmNSR2thRF9iNE9kTVNoTUlLN1gwTU9TTXgwNWlOSmV3QWwyN3o2czlDTDBSdGk0Y1NTdjEyRVNTaldIeC1zME5Fd052cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpixabay.com%2Fmusic%2Fcartoons-lemonade-stand-329815%2F&v=xODqb5JBQE8]Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Traffic sign images and Highway Code materials are Crown copyright and reproduced with permission from GOV.UK and the UK Highway Code.#britishculture [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/britishculture] #uklife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/uklife] #americaninuk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/americaninuk] #drivinginbritain [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/drivinginbritain] #ukdrivingtest [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ukdrivingtest] #britishdriving [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/britishdriving] #movingtouk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movingtouk] #lifeintheuk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeintheuk] #culturaldifferences [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/culturaldifferences] #britishroads [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/britishroads] #expatlife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/expatlife] #livingintheuk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livingintheuk] #ukculture [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ukculture] #britishhumour [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/britishhumour] #howgreatisbritain [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/howgreatisbritain]

18 May 2026 - 23 min
episode 5 Accidental Lessons My British Wife Taught Me About the UK artwork

5 Accidental Lessons My British Wife Taught Me About the UK

As 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. In this episode, Brett reflects on 5 British habits Gemma held onto after more than 20 years living in America—and how those small habits turned into big lessons for Brett once we arrived in the UK.📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@howgreatisbritain#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #livingintheuk #culturaldifferences #britishhabits #expatlife #lifeintheuk #britishhumour #ukculture #howgreatisbritain

11 May 2026 - 26 min
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Filmed by the BBC… Here’s What Happened

Check us out on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HowGreatIsBritain As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing and celebrating what life in the UK is really like through our own experiences. In this episode, we watch our BBC interview and take you behind the scenes—from an unexpected first message to interviewing at home, the studio in Bristol, actually going LIVE on Points West, and beyond!📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@howgreatisbritain#bbcuk #britishculture #americaninuk #livingintheuk #expatlife #behindthescenes #tvinterview #bristol #pointswest #howgreatisbritain

4 May 2026 - 34 min
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5 Unwritten Rules In the UK No One Tells You

We’re an American family sharing our experience of moving to the UK and celebrating everyday British life. In this episode, we look at 5 unwritten rules in the UK no one tells you (but that you should definitely know before coming here) Download our US → UK relocation checklist:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com/resources [http://www.howgreatisbritain.com/resources] Website:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com [http://www.howgreatisbritain.com/] Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/howgreatisbritain.gb [http://www.instagram.com/howgreatisbritain.gb]TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@howgreatisbritain [http://www.tiktok.com/@howgreatisbritain] #uklife #britishculture #americaninuk #unspokenrules #culturaldifferences #livingintheuk #expatlife #britishhumour #ukculture #howgreatisbritain

20 Apr 2026 - 21 min
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