S4/E6 - The Truth About the British - Ft. Adam Fletcher

In this episode, Charlie sits down with Adam Fletcher, author of 'Understanding the British', to explore the quirks, contradictions, and humour behind British culture. Adam shares insights from his best-selling book and reveals why the British are not who you think they are—even to themselves. Full of wit and charm, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what makes the British tick!

Jan 9 / Charlie Baxter

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MEET TODAY'S GUEST

Adam Fletcher

Adam Fletcher is a bald Englishman living in Berlin, Germany. He mostly writes travel and memoir, and has authored both seven self-published and traditionally published books.

He’s sold more than 350k copies of them, not all of which were to his mother, he hopes. She no longer lets him into her garage.

His work has been featured in The Guardian, New York Times Modern Love, Die Zeit, and more. He thanks you for your time and wishes you well.

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