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In this issue
Join us for the April issue of Best of British as we remember Kenneth Williams and speak to his Carry On co-star Jacki Piper. Elsewhere, we celebrate 70 years of Casino Royale, pay tribute to actress Sylvia Syms, take a look at the restoration of a Birmingham “piano front” double-decker bus, and discover how Red Rum helped to save Aintree racecourse.
Just Williams
Chris Hallam remembers a true genius of the comedy world
![Just Williams](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/7pmI-cQ6a1678949365506/JUST-WILLIAMS.jpg)
5 mins
Magic Piper
Simon Stabler speaks to Jacki Piper about her career, which includes appearing in four Carry On films
![Magic Piper](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/EJCEsi4I-1678952308018/MAGIC-PIPER.jpg)
6 mins
THE REGENT'S RETURN
Steve Richards chronicles the history and restoration of a \"piano-front\" bus which was found in a field more than 20 years after being taken out of service
![THE REGENT'S RETURN](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/EKTYTDWum1678951484669/THE-REGENTS-RETURN.jpg)
5 mins
The ICE Age
Martin Handley turns on and tunes in to in-car entertainment through the decades
![The ICE Age](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/DgDX8-qyN1678949777442/THE-ICE-AGE.jpg)
4 mins
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
John Greeves reveals the detailed planning of World War Two's greatest deception
![OPERATION MINCEMEAT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/nR1N9ZeDp1678951790539/OPERATION-MINCEMEAT.jpg)
5 mins
THE SMILE OF VICTORY
Sports artist Paul Trevillion recounts meeting Sir Winston Churchill nearly 70 years ago, after sending the former prime minister a pen and ink portrait
![THE SMILE OF VICTORY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/DsWvxu5UO1678951944363/THE-SMILE-OF-VICTORY.jpg)
5 mins
POSTCARD FROM WARWICK
A swirling mist adds to a moody atmosphere to a day trip on which Bob Barton is king of the castle, encounters a bear and visits several centuries-old buildings
![POSTCARD FROM WARWICK](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/fIK-VAr4I1678952727344/POSTCARD-FROM-WARWICK.jpg)
6 mins
A World in Miniature
Esther Chilton fulfils a lifelong ambition by making the trip across the Solent to visit Godshill Model Village
![A World in Miniature](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/SoeGKeiFO1678950030352/A-WORLD-IN-MINIATURE.jpg)
5 mins
No Stopping Sam
Peter Robertson catches up with the singer-songwriter of the classic hit Stop!
![No Stopping Sam](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/FYqOCid_E1678950307439/NO-STOPPING-SAM.jpg)
6 mins
SAX IN THE CITY
Jon Askew pays tribute to the iconic saxophone solo in Gerry Rafferty's international smash-hit Baker Street and busts an urban myth
![SAX IN THE CITY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/g9g474sNt1678952553121/SAX-IN-THE-CITY.jpg)
4 mins
Hitting the Jackpot
On the 70th anniversary of lan Fleming's first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, \"the spy story to end all spy stories\", Angeline Wilcox places her bets on 007
![Hitting the Jackpot](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/fmXEsGhTQ1678950698063/HITTING-THE-JACKPOT.jpg)
5 mins
CINEMA ROYALTY
Chris Hallam remembers the acting talents of Sylvia Syms, one of the UK's finest screen performers considered by some to be the \"grand dame of British cinema\"
![CINEMA ROYALTY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27257/1247269/n67Zl2wvs1678951242725/CINEMA-ROYALTY.jpg)
6 mins
Best of British Magazine Description:
Publisher: Mortons
Category: Culture
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Best of British is the UK’s premier nostalgia magazine covering every aspect of life from the 1930s to today. Every issue is packed with features that celebrate classic entertainment, transport, food and drink, and the great British countryside. Our readers are at the heart of what we do. As well as taking their suggestions on board, their voices are heard through our Yesterday Remembered memoir section, along with the Postbag and Question Time pages.
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