Top 30 British obsessions include the weather, complaining and the perfect brew

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Weather is everything, it governs daily choices, food, mood and history - everything.” Madness frontman Suggs, who also explores Britain’s love of pubs in the new series, said: “It’s no secret that I am a connoisseur of the pub."I jumped at the chance to unearth and share stories of these great British institutions, and of course accepted my duties to sample some of their delights along the way.”The study found 41% adults will talk about their favourite topics with their partner and 40% regularly chat with friends.But a third will strike up conversation with their own children about these obsessions, while 21% will happily talk to a stranger about things like their telly habits, having a cup of tea or queuing.It also emerged 52% admit the UK is a ‘very obsessive’ nation when it comes to a certain topic to talk about - with chat about the weather coming up at least six times a week.While 51% will never be satisfied even if it’s snowing, raining or a heat wave.The average person also sends 23 text messages a day and makes 14 cups of tea a week to start a conversation with another person.For those who own a pet, 24 are obsessed with buying them treats all the time while 19% take photos of their favourite animal to post on social media.And when going to the pub, 23% enjoy visiting their local tavern – spending on average £29 a month.The research, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed the nation is obsessed with aspects of its own history and heritage, including England’s 1966 World Cup win, victory in World War II and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s time in office from 1979-1990.

Other game-changing moments include the London Olympics of 2012, Queen’s electrifying Live Aid performance back in 1985, and Prince William and.