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Is David Attenborough the only current national treasure?

9 May 2026 @ 1:14 am

Maybe it's because I'm relatively young but I think he might be the only figure in the UK right now that is universally accepted as a national treasure, across generations. And, perhaps he might be the last for a while. Unless I'm wrong...? Edit: Judi Dench is probably a close second, maybe less well known with anybody less than 10 when Skyfall came out though, whereas 10 year olds today wil still know exactly who David Attenborough is. Paul McCartney and Ian McKellen are up there too. Also really surprised so few people are suggesting Rowan Atkinson who even if he hasn't produced the same body of work as the others everybody from every generation knows who he is and enjoys his work. submitted by /u/Designer_Film497 to r/AskUK

Today I learnt.

8 May 2026 @ 9:51 pm

Today I learnt. Slugs can do this? submitted by /u/angry-apples to r/CasualUK [link] [comments]

AITA for choosing to drive 45+ minutes at 3AM instead of following my dad’s separate rooms rule?

8 May 2026 @ 9:44 pm

My bf (23) and I (22) are going on a vacation. Our flight is at 6AM, so we have to be there 3AM. My parent's house is the closest to the airport, being 20 min from it. It would be easiest to stay here, as my apartment, and my boyfriend's house are farther than 45 minutes away. My parents offered us to stay at their house so they can also drive us there so we do not have to pay for parking. This is ideal, but my dad is uncomfortable with my boyfriend staying in my room. However, my mom IS comfortable. My dad wants him to sleep in the guest room since we are "not married and should not sleep together under his roof." I understand this and will respect his wishes, but I am uncomfortable with my boyfriend being in the guest room. We are both respectful people who have been together for a while now. So in order to make everyone comfortable, I told my dad we will be staying at my apartment. He got mad and said he wants to be

[Loved Trope] Competence Porn: When characters are competent, mature and communicate with each other intelligently so they can solve a problem

8 May 2026 @ 9:07 pm

[Loved Trope] Competence Porn: When characters are competent, mature and communicate with each other intelligently so they can solve a problem The Martian — The core appeal is watching Mark Watney and the team at NASA methodically problem-solve. The drama comes from engineering, logistics, and improvisation. It makes expertise itself exciting. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World — Here competence is social as well as technical. Jack Aubrey commands through seamanship, tactical ju

Great Western Railway to be renationalised by end of 2026

8 May 2026 @ 8:57 pm

Great Western Railway to be renationalised by end of 2026 submitted by /u/do_or_pie to r/GoodNewsUK [link] [comments]

Slay the Spire is currently being review bombed over listing Anita Sarkeesian in the credits for Slay the Spire 2

8 May 2026 @ 8:47 pm

Slay the Spire is currently being review bombed over listing Anita Sarkeesian in the credits for Slay the Spire 2 bruh submitted by /u/ElegantPoet3386 to r/gaming [link]

The local elections

8 May 2026 @ 8:43 pm

The local elections submitted by /u/TheJollyJediTimeLord to r/GreatBritishMemes [link] [comments]

Finally managed to snag a photo of this legend on his commute through the countryside.

8 May 2026 @ 7:45 pm

Finally managed to snag a photo of this legend on his commute through the countryside. I don't know who he is, where he's going, or why he's doing it this way, but I respect him more than most people I've met. submitted by /u/CaptainMcSmoky to r/CasualUK [link]

£200,000 Lamborghini parked in a disabled bay

8 May 2026 @ 7:42 pm

£200,000 Lamborghini parked in a disabled bay When a Facebook group in Torquay spotted a £200,000 Lamborghini parked in a disabled bay, people didn’t hold back. The post quickly gained over a thousand comments, with users accusing the owner of entitlement and arrogance. Then the owner responded. He posted one photo of himself standing calmly beside the car, holding up his Blue Badge in one hand and pulling up his trouser leg with the other — clearly showing his prosthetic leg. His caption simply read: “A picture for all my fans.” Not every disability looks the

Great Western Railway to be renationalised by end of 2026

8 May 2026 @ 6:35 pm

Great Western Railway to be renationalised by end of 2026 submitted by /u/callthesomnambulance to r/unitedkingdom [link] [comments]