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British Photo of the Week: Morris Dancers

Written on May 1, 2012 by

  It’s May Day and one tradition of May Day celebrations in England is Morris Dancing. This image is from May Day events in Aldborough in North Yorkshire. (Image credit) #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:12px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; Continue Reading →

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My Favorite Eggs from The Big Egg Hunt

Written on April 30, 2012 by

  It’s hard to believe it’s the end of April already and just a few weeks ago we were enjoying London and The Big Egg Hunt display in Covent Garden. If you didn’t know, The Big Egg Hunt was a charity event where decorated eggs created by Continue Reading →

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Tea Making Tips from 1941

Written on April 28, 2012 by

  Making the perfect cuppa is serious business as evidenced in the 1941 video from the BFI archive.   #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:12px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:425px;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style Continue Reading →

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Giveaway: Doc Martin Series 5 on DVD

Written on April 27, 2012 by

  Our favourite curmudgeonly doctor is back and in full form for series 5 of Doc Martin; in my view it’s the best series yet and I’ve got a copy of it on DVD to giveaway to one of my U.S. readers. After waiting almost 8 months since it aired in Continue Reading →

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On Film: Pirates: Band of Misfits, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Jesus Henry Christ

Written on April 27, 2012 by

  Hello British film fans, here are some of the new releases coming up this weekend and next. I’m really looking forward to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel as I know some of you are as well. There’s been more anticipation for this release by Britophiles Continue Reading →

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On Telly: Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals, Doc Martin, Harry’s Arctic Heroes

Written on April 23, 2012 by

BBC America has suddenly remembered that Gordon Ramsay is not the only chef in Britain and has not only graced us with one Jamie Oliver show, but now two. Jamie’s American Road Trip was, in my view, the best series yet from my Jamie but Jamie’s 30 Minute Continue Reading →

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Happy Birthday William Shakespeare

Written on April 23, 2012 by

Today is a very special day in England, not only is it St. George’s Day but also the reported birthday of the world’s most famous poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Interestingly, we do know that Shakespeare also died on 23 April.   Ten Continue Reading →

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Happy St. George’s Day

Written on April 23, 2012 by

  Today is the feast of St. George, a day in celebration of England’s patron saint. The legend of St. George’s stand against the persecution of Christians and his victory against the dragon has survived  for 1700 yrs;  however, it’s thought Continue Reading →

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Buckingham Palace Illuminated with Queen’s Portrait

Written on April 20, 2012 by

All these events for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations are getting me so excited for the first weekend of June.  Yesterday, the Queen’s Jubilee barge was lowered into the Thames and then an organisation called Face Britain created its own amazing piece Continue Reading →

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Giveaway: Celebrate Earth Day with the BBC

Written on April 20, 2012 by

I’m so excited to be bringing my American readers this MEGA giveaway in conjunction with BBC Home Entertainment and just in time for Earth Day. We love nature docs in our house and no one does them better than the Beeb! Frozen Planet is the BBC’s latest nature Continue Reading →

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