Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 21 – British Elections 101 (Without the Politics) and Favorite British Political TV Shows

The UK is having an election! In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss the British election system and how it works from a non-party political perspective. They provide an overview of the parties involved, the role of the monarch, the campaign season, election day, and the counting and results process. They also touch on the concept of party manifestos and the importance of constituency-level vote counting. The conversation explores various British political TV shows and their relevance to the British political system. The hosts discuss shows like Yes Minister, The Thick of It, House of Cards, and more. They also mention books that provide a crash course in British politics. The conversation concludes with recommendations for viewers who want to learn more about British politics or enjoy political dramas. Links Non-sugar Sweetener Books: UK Explained The British Polity Yes Minister History The Shortest History of England How Britain Really Works British TV Shows Discussed: Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister The Thick of It House of Cards A Very British Coup The Politician’s Husband  The Diplomat A Very English Scandal Stonehouse Anatomy of a Scandal The Amazing Mrs Pritchard Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years The Gathering Storm Relevant Clips to Watch: Michael Portillo Loses the Count Election 2019 BBC Coverage Politics Unboringed by Jay Foreman Yes Minister Funniest Moments The Definitive Malcolm Tucker Rant Anthology | The Thick Of It - BBC Keywords British election system, parties, monarch, campaign season, e