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The United Kingdom brings together four nations. England and Scotland are joined there by Wales and Northern Ireland. The union of England and Scotland dates from 1707. The country has no constitution gathered in a single text. It is also where the Industrial Revolution started in the eighteenth century.

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Fictional character created by Sacha Baron Cohen Ali G

Ali G

Fictional character created by Sacha Baron Cohen

While talking to skateboarders in character, the comedian realised people could believe the character was real. He then filmed video tests that London Weekend Television bought.

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British band Art of Noise

Art of Noise

British band

A journalist and a producer teamed up with three studio musicians to form this London band. Their tracks were collages built with the digital sampler, a brand-new technology at the time. Their name salutes an essay by the Italian futurist composer Luigi Russolo.

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English indie pop band Bastille

Bastille

English indie pop band

The name comes from France's national day, which the English call Bastille Day. Starting out as singer Dan Smith's solo project, the London band saw its first album Bad Blood go straight to the top of the British charts in 2013.

Photo: Sam Howzit (CC BY 2.0)

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