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The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Records
May 25th (and, hopefully, this will be up by then) will mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, a record that became one of the most influential instrumental records in history, but it … [Read More...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast About London, 24 May 2013
Londonist Out Loud a podcast about London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) *Note: This week’s show was arranged and recorded before the … [Read More...]
Clash announce a Boombox-shaped boxed set soon.
On September 20, The Clash will release a boxed called Clash Sound System set which will, for the first time, collect all five of their albums (any good Clash fan knows to ignore "Cut the Crap," because it's shite.) and a … [Read More...]
Fun New App Lets You See What You’d Look Like During the Tudor Era
A fun new iPhone app released by The Royal Collection Trust allows users to see what they would look like if they lived during the Tudor Era. What fun! This is similar to the pictures we shared a couple weeks ago wondering … [Read More...]
Brit Book Reviews: Parliament and its Buildings by Richard Tames – Shire Library
I'm a HUGE fan of the Shire Library books. They're compact guides to various British historical topics that are always well written and illustrated. So, it was with great excitement that I bought Parliament and Its Buildings … [Read More...]
Anglophile Alert: Win a Downton Abbey Themed Trip to Britain from Women’s World Magazine – ENTER BY MONDAY
We found out about this contest a little late, so we're posting this very close to the end of the contest. Women's World Magazine is offering up the chance to win a Downton Abbey themed trip to England. Here are the prize … [Read More...]
Carry Stephen Fry Around in your Pocket – New iPhone App
Have you ever wanted to hang out with Stephen Fry all the time? Well, now you can in the new Stephen Fry iPhone app called simply Fry. Here's what the app is all about: Stephen Fry has a long-standing interest in digital … [Read More...]
BBC America Announces Summer TV Lineup – David Tennant’s Broadchurch gets USA Airdate
BBC America has announced their summer line-up and there is tons of great TV headed to our shores - including the hit David Tennant Starring Drama Broadchurch. Here are the full details: COPPER – WORLD PREMIERE COPPER, … [Read More...]
The Fiver: I Have to Do *What* to Join? – Five Oddest British Clubs and Organizations
Groucho Marx once said, “I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member.” There are some odd clubs out in the world. Maybe it’s their members' common interest, membership requirements, … [Read More...]
Lily Allen talks about the songs on her forthcoming third album.
Lily Allen is one of those artists who are far more successful in Britain than on my side of the pond. In Britain she's had a remarkable run of hits, and two hit albums in the last decade, but, in America, her songs have … [Read More...]
Earth Station Who Episode 39 – The Name of the Doctor
The final episode of series seven is also the first part of the Doctor's 50th anniversary special! Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, the award winning author Bobby Nash, and Jonathan Thomas (Tardisopia.net) find themselves on … [Read More...]
Brit TV Preview: The Queen: A Passion for Horses
The world knows the public face of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but few know her private side and her passion for horses. In fact she is one of the most respected breeders in England. In the one-off special documentary The … [Read More...]
Brit TV Preview: The Last Days of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn is known as the second wife of Henry VIII and the first British Queen executed. Her rise to power was quick and intoxicating and her fall from grace was spectacular. While the outcome of Anne’s life is … [Read More...]
The Cadet Life of Prince Harry
The Cadet Life of Prince Harry by Vasile Michael is a detailed account of what a cadet enduring the 44-week program at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (or RMA Sandhurst) in Surrey, must experience… told as Prince Harry … [Read More...]
Paul McCartney’s gig in Brazil
Paul McCartney's long history of Animal rights activism actually made for a truly touching scene on May 6, when, at a concert in Goiania's Serra Dourada Stadium, a swarm of Esperanca Grilo grasshoppers (at least that's what … [Read More...]
Scotland Alert: Win a Trip to Scotland to Explore the Highlands!
Visit Scotland has partnered with United Airlines to offer up a chance to win a dream trip to Scotland. Here are the prize details: The prize is for four people (1) winner will receive the prize and the winner will be … [Read More...]
Brit Book Reviews: The British – An Awfully Useful Guide by Toby Hill
There is no shortage of guides to British Culture on the market these days and we've pretty much read them all as I love learning about every aspect of British Culture. So, I was rather dubious to the idea of yet another … [Read More...]
British Landscapes Photography: The New Forest – Britain’s smallest National Park
My last post was about my trip to the Isle of Wight and on the way back I took the opportunity to make my first visit to our smallest National Park - New Forest. Although the best time of year to visit is late Summer when the … [Read More...]
Bestival Crash victim’s song released as a single
The NME articles that made up this story have been in my queue since early April. From what I have been able to understand, Michael Molloy, from Liverpool was heading home from the Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight when … [Read More...]
Desktop Wallpapers – England’s Green and Pleasant Land – Dorset
In our new ongoing desktop wallpaper series, this week we visit the skies above our favorite place to visit: Dorset and let the words of William Blake's Jerusalem inspire us. Click the image to download the full resolution … [Read More...]
Doctor Who: Series 7 Episode 13 Review – The Name of the Doctor – NO SPOILERS!!!
Well, I have to hand it to Stephen Moffat. While I've generally been dissatisfied with his run on Doctor Who, he's really pulled off something quite amazing. All I can say is that it's going to be a very long wait until … [Read More...]
Earth Station Who Episode 38 – Nightmare in Silver
Resistance may be futile, but this episode has been met with more than its share of it. Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and Beth Vandusen match wits with Neil Gaiman, Steven Moffat, and … [Read More...]
P. Diddy reveals he is joining the cast of “Downton Abbey”… or not!
You've probably read the title of this article and asked yourself, surely there's no way that the makers of Downton Abbey decided that rapper Sean Combs (aka Diddy, P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy, Puff, and a whole mess of other … [Read More...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast About London, 17 May 2013
Londonist Out Loud a podcast about London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast … [Read More...]
Gallagher Brothers Scandal Sheet: May 2013 edition.
It's been a while, so here's another article about the Gallagher Brothers. Just so you know, this is going to be a long one; I had to cull selections from eleven NME articles to create this. Yes. Eleven. Most of them are … [Read More...]
Brit TV News: Bonnie Tyler Represents The UK at Eurovision 2013
Broadcasting live from Malmo, Sweden Europe once again comes together as one to celebrate the yearly singing contest. With entrants from Ireland, Moldova, Ukraine and Denmark to name a few the battle heats up to crown the … [Read More...]
The Fiver: Five Oldest Pubs in the United Kingdom
The pub, or public house as it is officially known, is an everyday institution in the UK It’s a place go and unwind after a long day of work, to watch a football match, and for a night with the lads or girls. When someone … [Read More...]
“Space Oddity” music video recorded… in space!
Before I talk about this, I should talk about a man named Ron McNair. He was an accomplished saxophonist, physicist, and the second African-American to go to space. Sort of like Buckaroo Banzai, only real. He was also a … [Read More...]
Brit TV Preview: Case Histories with Jason Isaacs Returns
Based on the Kate Atkinson novels Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) returns as street smart but easy on the eyes Edinburgh private investigator Jackson Brodie. The second series consists of three 90 minute episodes with each case … [Read More...]
Brit Book Reviews: Honey and Preserves by Fortnum and Mason
Honey and Preserves by Fortnum & Mason, a British institution since 1707 and the purveyors of fantastically wonderful jellies, jams, preserves, marmalades and honeys is a slim book, but packed with more information than … [Read More...]
Latest Videos
About Time: First Trailer Released for Richard Curtis’s Next Film!
We've been eagerly awaiting the next film from the writer/director of Love Actually, Richard Curtis. Details in In Time have been scant but today we finally have a full trailer that details what it's all about. And it … [Read More...]
Video: Wallace and Gromit Star in New Short to Promote Travel in England
I'm a huge Wallace and Gromit fan (we named our dog Gromit!) so I was excited to see that Visit England have enlisted the help the popular claymation duo to promote travel in England. Check out the video above. Love … [Read More...]
British Airways: BA Releases Video Showing You How to Paint an A380
I don't know about you but I'm getting really really excited about the launch of British Airways' fleet of A380's coming this fall. They've released this amazing video showing you their first model getting its paint … [Read More...]
Latest Articles about England
Bestival Crash victim’s song released as a single
The NME articles that made up this story have been in my queue since early April. From what I have been able to understand, Michael Molloy, from Liverpool was heading home from the Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight when … [Read More...]
Brian Eno composes soundtrack for a hospital
Brian Eno. The man was first thrust into public consciousness when he became the synth player on Roxy Music's first two albums, after which he started on a solo career, wherein he perfected looping and soundscaping techniques … [Read More...]
Guest Article: Top 6 Best Beaches in Cornwall
Cornwall boasts some of the best beaches in the UK. Whether you’re looking for the perfect surfing spot or a relaxing day on the beach with a good book, Cornwall has so many beaches that unless you have experience and know … [Read More...]
Latest British TV News
Anglophile Alert: Win a Downton Abbey Themed Trip to Britain from Women’s World Magazine – ENTER BY MONDAY
We found out about this contest a little late, so we're posting this very close to the end of the contest. Women's World Magazine is offering up the chance to win a Downton Abbey themed trip to England. Here are the prize … [Read More...]
BBC America Announces Summer TV Lineup – David Tennant’s Broadchurch gets USA Airdate
BBC America has announced their summer line-up and there is tons of great TV headed to our shores - including the hit David Tennant Starring Drama Broadchurch. Here are the full details: COPPER – WORLD PREMIERE COPPER, … [Read More...]
Earth Station Who Episode 39 – The Name of the Doctor
The final episode of series seven is also the first part of the Doctor's 50th anniversary special! Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, the award winning author Bobby Nash, and Jonathan Thomas (Tardisopia.net) find themselves on … [Read More...]
Laura’s London
Laura’s London: David Bowie Is – Latest Exhibition at The V&A
David Bowie is one of the most influential artists of our time. He has been at the forefront of the world of popular music for nearly 50 years and his immense creativity positions him as one of the most innovative performers … [Read More...]
Laura’s London: The London Dungeon – New and Improved
This famous scare attraction had been on Tooley Street in London Bridge for nearly 40 years but closed at the end of January 2013 to move to its new home on the Southbank. From Friday 1 March 2013, The London Dungeon is at … [Read More...]
Laura’s London: The View From The Shard – Preview & Exclusive Photos
Tickets went on sale last summer for The View From The Shard and it opens on 1 February 2013. As you would expect, I've had a preview already. What is The View from The Shard? This is the new premium visitor attraction at … [Read More...]
British Pound Exchange Rate
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