Ben and Merrick reconvene at Bulldog Towers to discuss alternatives to the sickly sweet Christmas films you may watch every year.

We wish you all a very messy Christmas xxxx

A short briefing note on the Spanish Constitution and the political transition to democracy.

What changes has Spain undergone?

What challenges lie ahead?

What was the "Pacto de Olvido"?

The transcript of this article can be found here: https://www.bulldogz.org/single-post/2018/12/09/Bulldogz-Briefing-40-years-of-Spanish-Democracy with further links to other helpful articles.

Bulldogz Briefings are a useful primer for teachers looking for conversation class topics. Please let us know in the comments if there any topics you would like covered.

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Ben sat down with Shihan Fernando Pérez to talk about his twenty five years running his Karate club in Zaragoza and the secrets behind the mystique of eastern martial arts. Fernando shares his insights on and passion for the discipline of Karate, without painting any fences.

Read the article or explore the 25th anniversary newsletter of the Budo Dojo in English or Spanish on our webpage: https://www.bulldogz.org/single-post/2018/06/18/Karate-Kin

The Dambusters of 617 Squadron were made famous by the film of the same name. On the seventy fifth anniversary of the suicide mission to attack Germans dams with audacious engineering and obscene flight and navigation skills, Bulldogz bring you the story of one of the most iconic missions of World War II

Further information and reading at the History of Manston website

https://www.manstonhistory.org.uk/dambuster-bouncing-bomb-tests-at-reculver-and-manston/

In 1982 as the British Naval task force steamed south to liberate the Falklands, the RAF devised an extraordinarily audacious plan to use near retirement Vulcan bombers to attack the captured airfield in the longest bombing raid in History. A story of engineering feats, air crew bravery, ashtrays pressed into frontline military service and Police men up ladders. A curiously British tale of determination and impudence.

An article on Operation Black Buck can be found here:

https://www.bulldogz.org/single-post/2018/04/07/Operation-Black-Buck

Transcript and further materials available through the webpage https://www.bulldogz.org/single-post/2018/04/29/Hope-Glory-Shoot-the-Moon

Doctor Love the original theme tune featured in the documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=7KN3W3gUQ1w

Metropole has often been lauded as a 'future classic' a book waiting for it's induction onto the shelves of 20th century immortality, sitting alongside the likes of 1984, the Trial and Brave New World. Yet, it seems to be the lesser cousin of these literary greats, a difficult book to get your bookmark in when searching the shelves of most libraries. We are joined by two of our students as we discuss the book, its themes and impacts as we enjoy Bulldog Cocktails in Districto de Mexico Bar in Zaragoza. The associated written article can be found here: https://www.bulldogz.org/single-post/2017/09/11/Reading-Glasses-The-Sprawling-Metropolis

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We discuss strange BRITISH CUSTOMS and TRADITIONS. Join us as we explore Shin Kicking, Worm charming, Viking torchlit processions and the world renowned CHEESE ROLLING festival.

Sit back and relax, no worksheets for you to worry about and get lost in the world of strange British traditions and festivities.