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Anglophile Alert: Win A Transatlantic Cruise from Cunard

Cunard, the only remaining transatalntic cruise line, is spnsoring an incredible... 

British Bazaar Week: Contest – Win a Copy of the Have I Got News For You Guide to Britain!

HIGNFY As part of British Bazaar week – we’re proud to announce that... 

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Doctor Who

Bill Nighy Guest Starring in an Episode of Doctor Who!

Some exciting news for the upcoming series 5 of Matt Smith’s outing as Doctor... 

Billie Piper Claims a Doctor Who Movie Is In the Works

Doctor Who and Secret Life of a Call Girl star Billie Piper was on the Scot Mills... 

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Anglophile Reviews

British Bazaar Week: Reflect your Britishness in a British Isles Mirror

As a household of Anglophiles, Jon and I love when we find everyday items that... 

Anglophile Reviews: The Good Hotel Guide – Guide to Hotels in Britain

One of the hardest aspects of trip planning to Britain is find good and decent hotels.... 

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London

A Pint of Bitter: Growth at last for Gordon; England’s captain John Terry with his shorts down

It’s always good to discover a new pub so good it becomes an instant favourite... 

London Transport Museums Posts Classic London Underground Documentaries Online For Free

I’m a London Transport geek, so I’m all over this. The London Transport... 

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Dispatches from the North

Dispatches from the North: Deconstructing My British Job Search

I have learned a lot of lessons about looking for work in Britain, and I have done... 

Dispatches from the North: The Tall Ships are coming to Hartlepool!

Hartlepool was chosen to be the final port for the 2010 Tall Ships Races this summer... 

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Travel

Air New Zealand Unveils Revolutionary New Cabins – Lie Down in Coach!

"I Can't Believe We're in Coach" Air New Zealand – the ever... 

Dispatches from the North: The Tall Ships are coming to Hartlepool!

Hartlepool was chosen to be the final port for the 2010 Tall Ships Races this summer... 

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Anglophile Twitter Updates for 2010-02-07

RT @BritishAirways: Traveling to London? Explore London's Art Scene: http://bit.ly/4sSgpR #metrotwin # RT @BritishAirways: Europe Sale! 4 days left. Book flights from $219 & great deals ends Thurs, Feb 4. E/w+taxes/fees. http://bit.ly/8NlwOJ # First goal of birthday day off... 

Brit Bazaar Week Wrap-up – Contest Winner Announced

Wow! What an exciting week we’ve had. We’ve greatly enjoyed participating in this special promotion and we hope that you discovered some must have items at the British Bazaar! Now, for the winner of the Have I got New For You Guide to Modern Britain book! …. and... 

UK Immigration: British Government to Crackdown on Student Visas

This is some rather surprising move – seeing the inherent failures in the current student visa policies, Alan Johnson, the British Home Secretary, announced that the number of student visas would be cut by the tens of thousands and introduce new English language requirements. The... 

Explore England’s England: A Ruined Castle?

Okay, sorry for the delay, real life had an impact on the virtual (I know outrageous but these things happen!!) So a sunny winters Sunday made me hanker for a whiz round the Heart of England’s country lanes in my lovely classic car ‘Carmen’ a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, but where... 

The Difference Between Rugby and American Football – The Laws and Rules of Rugby Explained

Since BBC America will be airing the first six nations Rugby match today, I thought it would be useful to post the rules and regulations of Rugby so that Americans can understand the differences between Rugby and Football. I’m looking forward to seeing it play out on the screen. The... 

Don’t Forget – Rugby Six Nations Championship LIVE on BBC America!

Today is a first for BBC America and I hope it succeeds – they’ll be airing the first match of the Six Nations Championship cup LIVE on the channel. Sure the Super Bowl is tomorrow – but this is just a big a deal in Britain (and other commonwealth countries). They’ve... 

Breaking News: John Terry Dropped as England Captain Due to Affair

This is big news in the football world – England football Captain John Terry has been dropped as team Captain due to the scandal around his personal life. England manager Fabio Capello has opted to drop him as Captain due to the continuing revelations about his private life.... 

Rick Steves in England: Rick Steves Explores Bath and York

When I was growing up the one show that really inspired me to travel to Europe was the wonderful – if a little hokey – travel show presented by Rick Steves on PBS. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, some of those shows are now available online and we can share them... 

British Bazaar Week: More Awesome Anglophile British Mirrors

Yesterday, we wrote our review of the fabulous British Isles Mirror. As cool as that set was, it’s actually not the only types of mirrors that the British Bazaar carries. These  shatterproof acrylic mirrors mean you can jazz up your home, office, den or pool deck in moments... 

British TV Podcast Show #18 – Garth Marenghi, BBC1 versus BBC2

The British TV Podcast with Chrissy and Ryan Show #18 has news (including John Barrowman joining the cast of “Desperate Housewives” and the worst performance ever on “Mastermind”), what’s on TV this week in the UK and US, a review of “Garth Marenghi’s... 

Video Peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Website Launches

I’ve been watching the development of the Harry Potter themed amusement park at Universal Studios in Florida with great interest. If they do it right – it could be totally awesome. They’re going to be airing an ad during the Super Bowl and we have a sneak peek: They’ve... 

A Pint of Bitter: Growth at last for Gordon; England’s captain John Terry with his shorts down

It’s always good to discover a new pub so good it becomes an instant favourite – and I was lucky to have that experience this week at the Old Mitre, tucked away in a little alley off Hatton Garden, just outside the boundary of the City. Superlatives come easily when discussing... 

British Bazaar Week: Reflect your Britishness in a British Isles Mirror

As a household of Anglophiles, Jon and I love when we find everyday items that we can use in our home that have British flare. We decorate with more of a modern look, which can be difficult when trying to show off our British flare, as lots of little souvenirs tend to make the... 

Ringo Starr to Get Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – The Beatles

It’s definitely a long time coming but the fourth Beatle is going to get his very own place on the Hollywood Walk of fame. He will be the 2,401st person to get the honor and is due to get it next Monday. From CBS: Starr is scheduled to speak at the honors ceremony. His star... 

Alice in Wonderland Premiere to Have the Royal Treatment

The BBC is reporting that the premiere of Tim Burton’s upcoming 3D adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp, will have Royal Patronage. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will indeed attend the movie’s premiere in Leicester Square in London... 

Anglophile Reviews: The Good Hotel Guide – Guide to Hotels in Britain

One of the hardest aspects of trip planning to Britain is find good and decent hotels. Many of the trip planning websites have reviews – but sometimes they are just a little hard to believe. There’s usually an extreme between people who loved the hotel or hated it and... 

Coldplay Appears on The Simpsons – Clip Inside

Fabulous British pop band Coldplay appeared on the Simpsons in the USA on Sunday. It was a brief appearance, but it’s actually them. Bart and Homer come into some money and look for a way to blow it all. So, they have Coldplay perform live for just them and Bart interrupts them... 

Top 10 Totally Awesome British Bazaar Products!

As you may know this week is officially British Bazaar Week here on Anglotopia. Being currently located in the United State, anglophiles are limited in what we can buy from England. We are alway excited when we can find genuine British products at reasonable prices. Here are my top... 

Dispatches from the North: Deconstructing My British Job Search

I have learned a lot of lessons about looking for work in Britain, and I have done it at the worst possible time. I moved to Britain just in time to witness the bottom fall out on the British banking system and usually when there is financial trouble, marketing is the first thing... 

Katie Price – AKA Jordan – Marries Again in Las Vegas to Alex Reid

Well, that didn’t take her long and I doubt this marriage will last long either. The British Model, also known as Katie Price has tied the knot again, this time with a quickie wedding in Las Vegas to boyfriend Alex Reid. They’ve been dating for 7 whole months. According... 

Prince Harry Does His Part for Haiti Too

It seems that everyone is doing their part to help Haiti recover. Haiti was destroyed last month in a catastrophic earthquake that leveled the entire country. The entire world has banded together to help the destroyed island, from star studded telethons, to celebrities flying their... 

2010 82nd Oscar Nominations Announced – How Did Anglophile Movies Do? Complete Academy Award Nominations List Inside

The yearly Oscar nominations have finally been announced and there were a lot of nominations for British actors and British movies – they had a pretty good showing, I’d say. Taking a look at the list here are some nominations that Anglophiles probably care about the most. Actor... 

Royal Round Up 02-02-10: Countess Honored; Margaret Makes Headlines; Diana Disliked ‘German Family’

Countess of Wessex Honored The lovely Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is being honored by her mother-in-law with the Royal Victorian Order. The Countess, 45, is being recognized for her service to the Queen and to the monarchy. The RVO, founded in April 1896 by Queen Victoria, is given... 

British Bazaar Week: The British Bazaar Story!

The British Bazaar was launched in 2009 by Yvonne Carlson – a British expat residing in Virginia – after friends would continuously ask her to bring back goodies from the UK for them. The market for British or ‘expat’ foodstuffs from Britain is already well... 

Bill Nighy Guest Starring in an Episode of Doctor Who!

Some exciting news for the upcoming series 5 of Matt Smith’s outing as Doctor Who – iconic British Actor Bill Nighy will be starring in an episode. Not only that, but he’ll be starring in the episode written by none other than Richard Curtis (Blackadder, Notting... 

Brit Recipes: Shepherd’s Pie, Prodigal Style

Heartwarming Shepherd's Pie Shepherd’s Pie is basically minced (ground) meat covered and sealed with a potato lid that keeps it hot. That’s probably why this dish is a perennial favorite in British pubs: it can be made in advance and kept warm for hours, and it’s... 

Anglophile Alert: Win A Transatlantic Cruise from Cunard

Cunard, the only remaining transatalntic cruise line, is spnsoring an incredible contest to win passage on the Queen Mary 2 along with Travel and Leisure Magazine. Prize Details are: Premium Balcony Stateroom for two on a Queen Mary 2 Atlantic Crossing Roundtrip coach... 

British Bazaar Week: Contest – Win a Copy of the Have I Got News For You Guide to Britain!

HIGNFY As part of British Bazaar week – we’re proud to announce that we’re sponsoring an awesome contest. The prize is the Have I Got News For You Guide to Modern Britain – a comedic look at Great Britain and it’s people. Many Anglophiles are familiar... 

Welcome to British Bazaar Week!

One of the side effects of winning the British Airways Face to Face Contest was that I got to meet a lot of interesting people and by far the coolest business I’ve connected with is The British Bazaar – a store dedicated to the little luxuries from Britain and Beyond. So,... 

Anglophile Twitter Updates for 2010-01-31

I uploaded a YouTube video — How to Install Slingplayer Software on a Mac http://youtu.be/tb9U8KZwiHA?a # RT @ProjectBritain: The Dos and Don'ts in England. http://bit.ly/Roy5R Every country has their own acceptable behaviour. #kickcancer # RT @viacasedipinte: Bones of... 

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