Today is the 23rd April. A special day for the English.

It’s St. George’s Day AND Shakespeare’s birthday. Join us on Cool Britannia for a joint celebration of tunes related to two of England’s greatest cultural icons.

Music:

Billy Bragg — A New England

The Waterboys — Old England

The Smiths — Shakespeare’s Sister

Shakespears Sister — It’s A Trip

Stereophonics — Mr Writer

The Beatles — Paperback Writer

George Harrison — When We Was Fab

George Michael — Waiting For That Day

St Etienne — Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Utah Saints — What Can You Do For Me

The Soup Dragons — I’m Free

Kirsty MacColl — A New England