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Merry Christmas from BBC America Giveaway

Written on November 29, 2011 by

Yes, yes, that time of year is upon us once again but I hope you’re not too stressed just yet. I like to keep things simple around my household; I try to avoid all the hustle and bustle of running to the shops, baking Christmas goodies and decking the halls. I Continue Reading →

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The Best in Christmas Telly 2011

Written on November 25, 2011 by

As always, the best in Christmas television this year can be found across the pond. British TV is fabulous all year round but at Christmas time it really out does itself. This year there’s the usual suspects like the Doctor Who Christmas Special and a new Continue Reading →

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Neverwhere 15th Anniversary Edition now on DVD

Written on November 22, 2011 by

Neverwhere, the first television miniseries from bestselling author Neil Gaiman (American Gods, The Sandman series, Doctor Who) is now available on DVD in a 15th Anniversary Edition. Gaiman, along with co-writer Lenny Henry (The Lenny Henry Show, Chef!) and director Continue Reading →

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Eastenders Cast Perform Queen for Children in Need 2011

Written on November 19, 2011 by

Christmas means it’s once again, time for the BBC’s Children in Need. As part of the televised fundraiser, which aired tonight,  the casts of popular BBC shows often throw together funny skits like this one from the cast of Eastenders. As a long time Continue Reading →

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John Lewis Christmas Advert 2011

Written on November 19, 2011 by

John Lewis always makes the best Christmas adverts and this year’s is no exception. In my opinion, it’s made doubly wonderful by the inclusion of a Smiths song as the soundtrack. Enjoy!   #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; Continue Reading →

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Horrible Histories: Fawkes’ Thirteen

Written on November 5, 2011 by

Just in case I have any readers left who aren’t aware of the importance of today’s date in British history, here’s an explanation of Guy Fawkes Day, with a funny bent. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:12px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; Continue Reading →

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Luther Series 2 now on DVD

Written on November 5, 2011 by

Nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe for his role as John Luther, Idris Elba (The Wire) returns to Luther 2, the dark psychological drama TV Guide called “criminally good”. The DVD release is the sequel to the lauded BBC AMERICA miniseries. Now available Continue Reading →

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The Hour now on DVD

Written on October 11, 2011 by

Set behind the scenes of the BBC newsroom, just as an investigative news program is launched, The Hour  plots the personal lives, professional interplay and jealous ambition between aspiring but renegade journalist Freddie Lyon (Whishaw), the beautiful ambitious Continue Reading →

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This Week in Britophilia: Downton Abbey, Jamie Oliver, Florence and The Machine and Albatross Film

Written on September 30, 2011 by

Just a quick roundup this week including some news from last week that I missed. I’m heading out of town this weekend and next, so lots to do!   In The News: Prince William discusses his relationship with The Queen in The Daily Mail. It’s an excerpt Continue Reading →

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Vera Series One on DVD

Written on September 30, 2011 by

Outside of Prime Suspect and Wallander (Branagh’s version), you’ll be hard pressed to get me to admit to liking many crime mysteries, indeed I can count them on one hand. It’s not a genre I enjoy very much, besides, you’ve seen one dead Continue Reading →

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