Ep. 05 | London is not the UK

by Cecilia Gragnani |The fifth episode goes outside London to talk about the country in its entirety and complexity, as happened to Cecilia when she toured her theatre show that inspired this podcast. We will understand the relationship between cities and outskirts and see what life has been like for many Europeans across the country, outside of London's bubble. Perhaps the United Kingdom never truly felt European. The question then becomes: why did we, acquired Brits, become so surprised by Brexit?

Om Podcasten

LONDON EXPAT is the comic story of the encounter between a modern migrant and London. What’s the day-to-day life for an expat in a multiethnic glamorous city? And what changed after Brexit and the recent Corona virus pandemic? The podcast explores the long road to becoming a citizen in another country, embracing a new nationality whilst staying true to your roots, and the existential crisis when no country claims you as their own. From amusing encounters to bewildering technicalities, Cecilia delves into what lives as a foreigner looks and feels like. In this journey, Cecilia is guided by the Spirit of London, interpreted by the Drag Queen Jonny Woo, and the book “Life in the UK”, the bible for new citizens. The story is also accompanied by direct testimonies of many expats. A Storielibere.fm production, by Gian Andrea Cerone and Rossana De Michele Author and voice Cecilia Gragnani Special guest Jonny Woo Editor Gabriele Carrer & Cecilia Belluzzo Audio post-production and sound design Antonio Mezzadra