Which everyday British small talk topic is the ultimate icebreaker? Rank them!

The undisputed heavyweight champion of British chatter. Rain, shine or drizzle, there's always something meteorological to moan about.

Nothing bonds strangers faster than a shared grievance about delayed trains or roadworks on the M25. A proper British ritual of suffering.

From supermarket shops to energy bills, nothing unites us quite like gasping at how much things cost these days.

Whether it's Bake Off, Strictly or the latest murder mystery, there's comfort in knowing half the nation watched the same thing.

The classic Friday afternoon exchange where everyone pretends they've got something thrilling planned beyond a Tesco run.