the Great British public
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I suppose it just means citizens of Great Britain, though I detect a pejorative/sarcastic tone in that sentence (but maybe that's just me 
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It means the public (the people) of Great Britain.It's analogous to "Real life stories from the French public."
the "Great British public." is a light-hearted image of what the British public should be like (stereotypically British and willing to do/share eccentric, heart-warming or funny events). "Great" plays upon both "British" and "public".
It also has slight overtones of pride in being British.
It also has slight overtones of pride in being British.
I agree with PaulQ on what it might mean, and often does. But it's impossible to be sure what particular nuance (if any) is being suggested here without context. What exactly is this the title of? Can you tell us something about this article or publication, or whatever it is?
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I don't associate the phrase with sarcasm (post 2); not quite pride (post 4) for me but affection. But maybe there's not a lot to choose between them. As Matching Mole says, the meaning will depend on the context.