Speaking of British icons...

[angelophile]

...the Carry On movies really should be on the list. Especially the superlative Carry On Up the Khyber, with Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond (Sid James) and the regiment of the Third Foot and Mouth protecting India from invasion by the Afghan leader the Khasi of Kalabar. And especially this final scene, as Sir Sidney hosts a very British dinner party as the battle rages on...