Brit Celeb Radio #1 – All Things British and Langdon
Catherine Lyn Scott Editor's Note: This is the start of an exciting new weekly column on Anglotopia - Catherine Lyn Scott is a British publicist in Los Angeles who specializes in representing British Celebrities in Hollywood. She also happens to host the brilliant Brit Celeb Radio on LA Talk Radio. Catherine has kindly consented to post about the show every week and share it with Anglotopia's readers. Enjoy! Welcome to the first Brit Celeb Radio show played on 'Anglotopia'... Brit Celeb Radio is a fun filled British celebrity based show. Each week a special celebrity guest joins bubbly British host Catherine Lyn Scott ...
Dispatches from the South: American Things I Still Can’t Do in Britain
Photo from Flickr To continue with my “I’ve been here how long?” theme, this week we’ll take a look at some of the things I would like to adapt to, but just can’t seem to get the hang of. On the up side, I am pleased to say I can now travel around without getting lost (too often), can complain about the weather with the best of them, and even speak the language like a native. What I still cannot get to grips with however, are British eggs, electricity, aspirin and time. The electrical sockets here are 220 volt. Yes, even ...
This Week in Doctor Who: 11th Hour Promo Pics, BBC America Launch, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Interviewed,
We're just under 3 weeks now until the premiere (and five weeks until it premieres in America) of Matt Smith as the new Doctor in Doctor Who Series five. The publicity machine is ramping up and there's much to report this week in our weekly edition of This Week in Doctor Who. Official 11th Hour Synopsis Released The BBC has released the official synopsis for the first episode of series 5. And it sounds exciting! The Doctor has regenerated into a brand new man, but danger strikes before he can even recover. With the TARDIS wrecked, and the sonic screwdriver destroyed, the new ...
Recap of Our First British American Business Council Event – BABC Chicago
As I wrote about last week - Anglotopia was invited to join the British American Business Council of Chicago and we couldn't be more delighted about that. Wednesday night was our first after work drinks event or 'drinky-do' as Jim Hacker from Yes, Minister would say. After browsing the BABC Chicago website and seeing the caliber of people that are in the organization, I was extremely nervous to be attending. Generally, I'm shy and nervous anyway when it comes to these sorts of things. Thankfully, I had my lovely wife Jackie with me to prod me along. I work in downtown Chicago ...
Guest Post: Guide to Renting a Self Catering Cottage in Britain and in England
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Jane - who owns the fabulous Updown Cottage which we had the pleasure to stay in last November. Since she's an expert on everything self-catering - I asked who to put together this excellent guide to renting self catering accommodation in the United Kingdom. Thanks Jane! Until very recently I had no idea that the concept of a ‘self catering holiday’ was almost unknown outside Europe. As a little girl in England we always rented holiday cottages in Cornwall for our annual fortnight holiday and I often spent them devouring books, perhaps ...
Reluctant Anglophile: Top 10 British and Irish Actors I’d Seriously Consider Leaving My Husband For
Editor's Note - Jonathan here: I would like to say that I do not endorse the content of this post and I hope that my beautiful wife can settle for a man that only kinda looks like Conan O'Brien. :-) One of the many things that Britain and Ireland do well is gorgeous actors. I don't know if it is the accent or British/Irish gene pool but one thing is for sure, the British Isles have some beautiful men representing her these days when it comes to acting. Keep in mind, I could only pick 10 men or this list would ...
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Brit Celeb Radio #1 – All Things British and LangdonCatherine Lyn Scott Editor’s Note: This is the start of an exciting new weekly...
A Pint of Bitter: Brown’s plan for May 6th; the BA strike; and England’s Achilles heel
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I’ve been greatly enjoying the rugby airing on BBC America for the last 6 weeks – I had never seen Rugby before so it’s been fun learning all about it as I’ve watched. The ’scrum’ is about the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in sport. Today,...
New Doctor Who Series Five Trailer Released – View Inside
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BA Strike Latest: British Airways Strike Begins – Updates from the Ground
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Brit Recipes: Post-Paddy Bubble & Squeak
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Brit Celeb Radio #1 – All Things British and Langdon
Catherine Lyn Scott Editor’s Note: This is the start of an exciting new weekly column on Anglotopia – Catherine Lyn Scott is a British publicist in Los Angeles who specializes in representing British Celebrities in Hollywood. She also happens to host the brilliant Brit...
BA Strike Latest: Video Message from British Airways CEO to BA Customers
British Airways have just released this video message from BA CEO Willie Walsh directed at BA customers affected by the strike that is going to start at Midnight and last until Monday. Here’s another statement: British Airways Chief Executive Willie Walsh has released an online...
Big Sale at the BBC America Shop – Coupon Codes Inside
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BA Strike Latest: British Airways/Unite Talks Break Down – Strike is a Go
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Cornish Fisherman Singers Net £1 Million Record Deal
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A Pint of Bitter: Brown’s plan for May 6th; the BA strike; and England’s Achilles heel
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Lorry Pushes Car Down the A1 and Doesn’t Notice
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UK Immigration: Big Changes Ahead for the UK Points Based System – Good Changes
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British TV Podcast Show #24 – Meera Syal
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Doctor Who: Press Launch today for the 11th Hour – Clip Inside
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US Customs Stole Our Tea!
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The British Invasion of the US High Street?
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Humor: Most Disturbing Picture Ever – Smithy in the Bath with Becks
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Dispatches from the South: American Things I Still Can’t Do in Britain
Photo from Flickr To continue with my “I’ve been here how long?” theme, this week we’ll take a look at some of the things I would like to adapt to, but just can’t seem to get the hang of. On the up side, I am pleased to say I can now travel around without getting lost...
Anglophile Reviews: Admit One – My Life in Film by Emmett James
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BBC Dreamspaces: Tour of a Missile Bunker Turned Into A Home
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BA Strike Latest: Leaders Spar in Parliament PMQ’s, BA Ups Strike Capacity, UNITE Banned from Terminal 5
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Dispatches from the North: BBC iPlayer for the Wii
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Cool Site Alert: I Love Your Accent – Transatlantic Dating Site
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Anglophile Alerts: Win a Trip to London, Brighton and Wales Via LGBT Britain
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BA Strike Latest Information
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Royal Round Up 3-16-10: Madge takes on Wallis; Discovering your heritage; Junior royals on their own
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BA Strike Latest: Prime Minister Gordon Brown Steps into the British Airways Strike
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David Beckham Injured Seriously – World Cup In Doubt – Possible Career Ender
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This Week in Doctor Who: 11th Hour Promo Pics, BBC America Launch, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Interviewed,
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