This fourth edition of British Culture provides a comprehensive introduction to the social and political developments in Britain and their expression in the arts from the post-war period to the present day.

Extensively illustrated and expanded, David P. Christopher identifies and analyses key areas in language, literature, poetry, theatre, film, TV, popular music, art, sport and other fields, setting them in a clear, historical context. Charting the country's cultural transformation from the Festival of Britain, through post-war immigration, the rise of feminism and the advent of Thatcherism, to the era of Cool Britannia, Brexit, #MeToo, BLM and culture wars, it addresses and analyses key events with insight and precision. Particular attention is given to the work of women artists, Black writers, LGBTQ+ playwrights, and other marginalised voices, recovering the hidden and forgotten histories that have often been excluded from mainstream accounts. In doing so, the book challenges narrow conceptions of British identity and cultural heritage, contributing to a rich, diverse, and inclusive understanding of the nation's past and its representation in the arts. This edition includes new extracts from novels, plays and films, as well as additional material on the home nations, regions and cities.

With more suggestions for further reading, a timeline, glossary, index and online resources, this book is the perfect introduction for all students of British culture and modern Britain.