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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...]
Shane MacGowan appeals to fans for a new set of teeth
Rather remarkably, The Pogues are actually a British band. I'm not kidding. The most Irish of all punk bands was formed in London with a man who was born in Kent. Isn't it good when you don't have to add a disclaimer that … [Read More...]
Downton Abbey: PBS Announces Series 4 Airdate!
Variety is reporting that PBS has announced the airdate for the next season of Downton Abbey. Downton Abbey Series 4 will begin airing in the USA on PBS Masterpiece on January 5th and will run for 8 weeks. This will … [Read More...]
Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London to Visit the Harry Potter Studio Tour
Warner Brothers is offering up the chance to win a trip to London to visit the Harry Potter Studio Tour experience. Here are the prize details: Sponsor will be awarding one (1) “Prize” to one (1) Grand Prize winner … [Read More...]
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...]
Brit TV News: Four New Drama Commissions for BBC
Outgoing Controller for BBC One Danny Cohen commissioned the four new dramas as his last act. His previous commissions include Call the Midwife, The Voice UK, and Him & Her for the BBC. Cohen also worked at Channel 4 … [Read More...]
Hendrix, McCartney, and Davis: The Supergroup that never was.
Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, and Jimi Hendrix; three artists whose talents irreparably changed their respective genres: pop, jazz, and rock. And it has recently turned out that the three of them could very well have done some … [Read More...]
Brit TV Preview: Frankie Starring Eve Myles
Frankie Maddox (Eve Myles) and her team of dedicated district nurses live for their jobs no matter how trying and frustrating the work can get. The new six-part series written by Lucy Gannon is an examination of Frankie as … [Read More...]
Desktop Wallpaper: London, Thames and St Paul’s – Tired of London, Tired of Life
The last desktop wallpaper we did of the Oxfordshire Countryside was very popular, so we thought that we'd make another one, this time of London, featuring that famous quote by Samuel Johnson. Click the image to download … [Read More...]
Brit TV News: Bletchley Circle Confirmed for Second Series
The post-WWII drama centered on the lives of four women who worked together at the code breaking facility Bletchley Park is set to return for a four episode second series. The three episode run of ITV drama which also aired … [Read More...]
Bill Clinton tried to reunite Led Zeppelin… and failed!
I've increasingly become a big fan of Led Zeppelin. In fact, in the months since Celebration Day was released, I've managed to get all their albums (except for the live ones), and now that I've finally gotten around to … [Read More...]
Doctor Who: Series 7 Episode 13 – Nightmare in Silver – Review – LIGHT SPOILERS!!!
This was probably the most anticipated episode of the season for hardcore Doctor Who fans - moreso than the finale next week. Why? It was written by Neil Gaiman. If the name doesn't sound familiar … [Read More...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast About London, 10 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...]
The Stones’ 50th Anniversary tour: Price Cuts and Tom Waits
It's official; ticket prices for the Rolling Stones' 50th Anniversary tour are hitting critical mass. It recently came out that the Stones had failed to sell out the high-priced tickets for their opening night at L.A.'s … [Read More...]
Deal Alert: Brilliant Jack Wills Britain Map Cushion – 25% off Coupon Inside
I came across this cushion and had to share - must have this for the Anglotopia office! Bring a little bit of Britain to your pad with the Aireshire cushions. Featuring a range of prints – from a map of the British Isles … [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...]
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
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...]
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...]
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...]
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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