I See British Society Disintegrating in Public Life
A reader laments decline in British public behavior since 1976, blaming multiculturalism and political correctness. He recalls Britain’s cultural peak in television and arts, contrasts past BBC and ITV strength with current vulgar programming, and notes rude conduct on buses amid a sense of bereavement for a vanished era.
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Wistful Foreigner Sees Britain Change from Courtesy to Hostility
Carol Gould, a London based drama and documentary producer and author, laments decline of British civility and public manners. She contrasts past politeness and bus conduct with current rude behavior, media hostility to faith, and the blunt tone of modern television personalities.
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