How Great is Britain

Join our YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXQgjB0xD09JWfExUCgN9g/joinThe UK MOT test: one of those things you know matters when you move to England… until you find out just how much. In this episode, Brett learns the hard way what happens when you forget (or never fully understand) the MOT. Car tax, keeping the car legally on the road, and everything that follows depend on get...

Join our YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXQgjB0xD09JWfExUCgN9g/joinNobody in the room would open the box of donuts. Not even Brett — and he's American. In this episode, we dig into a real moment from a UK playgroup where a box of donuts sat completely untouched for over an hour because nobody wanted to be the first to open it. Brett thought it was a classic British socia...

We put Hobnobs up against Hob-nots — dupes from Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, and a bonus Sainsbury's contender — all blind taste-tested and ranked. There were a few genuine surprises along the way, including one clear winner. In this episode, we rank each Hobnob dupe on taste and (most importantly) dunkability, completely blind. Real Hobnobs are famously called "the marine of biscuits" by...

We had three assumptions about life in the UK before we moved here. We were wrong about every single one. In this episode, we go through the specific things we got completely wrong before moving to England — from assuming there just wasn't enough room to build bigger houses, to thinking travel between places would be faster on a smaller island, and assuming a shared language meant a shared cul...

A year ago, we filmed a video about what we were most excited for before moving to the UK — back when we'd only ever visited, never actually lived here. This time, we're watching it back and being honest about what actually held up. In this episode, we react to our own "before we moved" video for the first time since filming it — including our very serious excitement over the foo...

Our daughter has officially started school in the UK 🇬🇧And suddenly, one of the biggest reasons we made the decision to leave America feels very real. In this episode, we sit down and talk about why sending our daughter to school in England was such an important moment for our family, what we were looking for when we decided to move from the USA to the UK, and how it feels now that we're actua...

We had the same medical procedure—one in the US, one on the NHS. The final cost? Vastly different. In this episode, we compare our experiences with healthcare in the USA and UK after going through remarkably similar treatment—a foot exam and toenail lab test—on opposite sides of the Atlantic. For Brett, the experience in the US ultimately cost more than $1,600, including the complications of navig...

What is it really like living in the UK as an American? After one year in Britain, Brett reflects on his biggest cultural shocks and the lessons he’s learned. From the 'terrifying' British letterbox and navigating UK housing quirks to understanding stinging nettles and even the 'correct' way to say Eeyore, these are the 5 things that have surprised, confused, and occasionally embar...

In this episode, we take a break from manoeuvres and roundabouts to discuss our upcoming UK driving licence practical tests, and how it differs from the theory test. We share tips and tricks that we've picked up along the way, talk about what the test reveals about UK society, and the values and expectations behind British driving (hint: it's not about being perfect).Whether you’re an Amer...

In this episode, we've been reflecting on some of the biggest differences between schools in the UK and the US. From uniforms and school supplies to class sets, these are three ways British schools differ from the American education system—and how our different childhood experiences shaped the conversation. As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience...

In this episode, we took a stroll around the beautiful village of Steeple Ashton while we highlight 5 MORE unwritten rules in the UK no one tells you (but that you should definitely know before coming here). We also fall across a tiny prison!!! Make sure to check out Part 1 next: https://youtu.be/AsfSoghvdAQ?si=gR_Pu3YnIdl315SbAs featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing...

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...

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...

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...

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or have never watched a match, this episode is about something much bigger than football itself. We explore why British football feels different, and what it reveals about the people in the UK - even non-supporters. From family traditions and local pride to national identity, we discover how the sport has become woven into British culture. Along the way, we comp...

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 explore five common stereotypes about the UK - where they came from, what they get wrong, and the surprising truths that might be hiding behind them. Get your own HGi...

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're sharing 5 things we learned about British people during the recent heat wave; and why experiencing those high temperatures feels so different from anything we&...

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 behav...

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.📄 Downloa...

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 P...

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 Website: www. HowGreatIsBritain.com Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/howgreat...

We’re an American family sharing our experience of moving to the UK and celebrating everyday British life. In this episode, we explore why slowing down doesn't come easy—and how the American grind has followed us across the Atlantic.—📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:www. HowGreatIsBritain.com/resources🌍 Website:www. HowGreatIsBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/ho...

Keep up with us: Website & links to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more → 👉 www. HowGreatIsBritain.com Email: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.com Products We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎 Full list of packing supplies, pet travel items, and arrival essentials: 👉https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended(Contains affiliate links — we only share items we’ve used and loved.) A free PDF to help you mov...

Keep up with us:Website & links to TikTok, Instagram, podcast, and more → 👉 www. HowGreatIsBritain.comEmail: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.comProducts We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎Full list of packing supplies, pet travel items, and arrival essentials:👉https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended-products(Contains affiliate links — we only share items we’ve used and loved.)A free PDF to help you...

Website & links to TikTok, Instagram, podcast, and more → 👉 www. HowGreatIsBritain.comEmail: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.comProducts We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎Full list of packing supplies, pet travel items, and arrival essentials:👉 https://howgreatisbritain.com/recomme... (Contains affiliate links — we only share items we’ve used and loved.)A free PDF to help you move internationally. 👉...