William Shakespeare: Winston Churchill

William Shakespeare Dept: LONDON - What does it mean to be British? Monarchs, Margaret Thatcher and Monty Python are all important parts of the nation's heritage, according to a new guide for immigrants introduced Monday, according to Winnipeg Free Press. While the previous version created under the former Labour government included some practical questions about daily life, the emphasis is now firmly on British history and culture. There are questions on sports, music and historical figures from William Shakespeare to Winston Churchill and fILE - In this June 5, 2012 file photo revelers on the Mall in London watch Britain Queen Elizabeth II appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony as part of a four-day Diamond Jubilee celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II accession to the throne. The British government is revising the "Life in the U.K." handbook and test taken by those seeking to settle in Britain. While the previous version contained some practical questions about daily life, the emphasis is now on British history and culture. There are questions on sports, music and historical figures from William Shakespeare to Winston Churchill. The government says the new handbook, published Monday Jan. 28, 2012, also features "an exploration of Britons' unique sense of humor and satire." AP Photo/Sang Tan, File The government is revising the "Life in the U.K." handbook and test taken by those seeking to become British citizens or settle here permanently. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.