Britons pushed back against blanket media coverage about the life and death of Prince Philip. Viewing figures fell as people switched channels and the BBC received complaints. With media providing a crucial source of joy and connection, people are sensitive to switching their viewership.

As a centuries-old symbol that has been used widely across politics and pop culture, the Union Jack has a complex history, sparking feelings of pride, guilt, and everything in between. With COVID-19 and Brexit shaking up national identity, what is the future for the ‘Cool Britannia’ brand?

In an escapism-prone world, period dramas are so well-supplied that Netflix dedicates an entire section to them. But 19th-century romance Bridgerton has captured attention in spades – not for its costumes and plotlines, but for its ability to give bingeable melodrama an air of cultural critique..

As virus-related fears and difficult conversations around racism have become part of everyday life in 2020, the British stiff upper lip has been tested. Canvas8 spoke to nine people about how their communication styles with loved ones are shifting at a time of unprecedented change.