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Last time I wrote, we'd just had the first election debate and it looked as though Nick Clegg's strong performance promised a breakthrough for his party. It did: Cleggmania swept the country and the Liberal Democrats leapt in the polls, ahead of Labour, making this the most unusual general election for years. It looks now as though the LibDem peak … [Read more...]
We were able catch up with Brit Award Winning Actress Tanya Franks just for Anglotopia. Not only is she an amazing comedy actress, but she has also walked the boards of some of the nationals best loved theatre's and starred in the 27 year old series The Bill. Her sense of fun is easy to see when speaking to this talented actress. You have … [Read more...]
If your mum is an Anglophile and you're wracking your brain for the best gift for her for Mother's Day, then we've put together a great list of products from the BBC America shop that Mum will just love. There's still time to order for Mother's Day! Wartime Britain Collection Three stories of wartime heroes in one place! Winner of … [Read more...]
Amazon has some great discounts right now on magazine subscriptions - so it's as good a time as any to purchase a subscription to your favorite Brit related magazine. Prices are good until May 31st so act quickly! I highly recommend getting subscriptions if you love reading these magazines as it's more affordable and it's getting harder and … [Read more...]
For worldwide football fans this show is a must! Not only did things get a bit crazy in the studio with a full house of your hosts: Leo your roving report, Emily your entertainment reporter and Cat your host - but we also had Stephen Cohen from 'World Football Daily' with us as a special guest. Stephen's show is all about Football, with … [Read more...]
Rick Steves recently posted the ideal 1 week London itinerary on his blog - and I can't find anything to disagree with. It's pretty packed but you can see everything in London worth seeing in a carefully scheduled week. Here's his take on the perfect 1 week London Itinerary: Day 1: 9:00 — Tower of London (crown jewels first to beat … [Read more...]
I've been in pins and needles all week waiting for part two of the incredible cliffhanger we were left with last week in The Time of Angels! Here is this week's roundup of pictures, videos and Spoilers from the Doctor Who Universe! Series 5 - Episode 5 - Flesh and Stone Review Schedule As we have in previous weeks, we will watch Flesh and Stone … [Read more...]
[picappgallerysingle id="8532754"] The first ever Leadership debates in the British election have turned into a game changer that no one expected and the final debate will be held tonight - and it could end up deciding the entire election. So, if you're in the USA - where can you watch the third and final Primer Ministerial debate in … [Read more...]
This may prove useful to wayward Anglophiles looking for love in London. Generally, unneccesary social interaction is frowned upon on the Tube. But if you come across a beautiful young lady (or man) here's a funny video guide to picking them up ont he London Underground. Dating Humor: How To Chat Someone Up On The Train, Bus Or Tube Good … [Read more...]
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show #30 has a feature on the upcoming general election in Britain on May 6th and what it might mean for the future of the BBC and television in the UK. Also, the usual items: news about British TV, what's on this week in the UK and USA, and DVD releases including the original 1970s version of … [Read more...]
We are coming up on the one year anniversary of adopting our dog Max from Dogs Trust, a charity that rehomes unwanted and abandoned dogs in the UK from several centers throughout the country. Max has been an amazing companion and this past year has been so memorable with him in our lives. Owning a dog in the UK isn't that much different than in the … [Read more...]
At only 20 years old, this talented Hollywood Director is about to walk the red carpet for his first Hollywood film and it is not a story you would expect from such a mind. His film 'The Road to Freedom' takes us on a journey of Errol Flynn's son 'Sean Flynn', as he heads to Cambodia as a journalist and never returns. At a time when a grave has … [Read more...]
Download your very own Dalek Propoganda Poster suitable for priting on your own. The BBC released this PDF to coincide with Victory of the Daleks last week. This is probably the coolest thing to come out of the episode... Dalek World War 2 Victory Poster … [Read more...]
This is from the BBC Archives and it's awesome. The complete guide to making a Dalek Shaped Cake! Awesome! Thanks go out to io9 for discovering this gem! … [Read more...]
York Princess Runs London Marathon Princess Beatrice of York, eldest daughter of the Duke of York, has become the first royal to complete the London Marathon. The titian-haired princess and her boyfriend, Dave Clark, were part of what they termed a "human caterpillar". They were connected by bungee cords to 34 other people who ran the length … [Read more...]
Warning - this is probably NSFW. For all those fans of Karen Gillan out there - I came across this gem of a video from when Karen Gillan starred in the comedy sketch show on The Kevin Bishop Show. In this video she spoofs the Katy Perry song 'I Kissed a Girl' by explaining why Karen Gillan would like to kiss a girl. Down boys, Karen Gillan is … [Read more...]
The Museum of the Docklands is on my list of things I'd really like to do next time I'm in London. Built in an old shipping warehouse in the Docklands, the museum traces London's history through it's commerce and industry. From the always awesome About London blog: Museum of London Docklands is now free for everyone, not just the kids. I'll … [Read more...]
There are few things as distressing as looking for a flat to rent in London. I'm not sure if it's inherently more difficult than other cities, but it sure feels like there couldn't be anything much worse out there. A year ago I spent three solid weeks looking for a studio/1-bedroom in Islington, North London and finally found the perfect place … [Read more...]
File this under the last organization that I thought would run a contest for a free trip to London. CMT - also known as Country Music Televsion - has teamed with Lauren Bell Bundy and is running a contest right now for a free long weekend to London. The prize includes: Trip for two (2) to London. Round-trip coach airfare for two to … [Read more...]
File this under too cute not to mention - a video has recently surfaced of the Queen when she was just 4 years old - then known to everyone as Princess Elizabeth. She was filmed posing for photographs by a renowned Royal Photographer - years before it was even known that she would one day be Queen (this is before the abdication crisis that led … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The Following is a guest post from our English friend Jane who owns the fabulous Updown Cottage in Shaftesbury, Dorset. In this lovely post - Jane fills us in on all the great things to see and do in her home county of Hertfordshire. When Jonathan suggested that I might like to write a piece on my home county, I think I laughed … [Read more...]
Here's the trailer for this coming week's Doctor Who episode, Flesh and Stone - part 2 in the two parter that started last week with The Time of Angels. Can't wait! … [Read more...]
Intense! Many fans were disappointed last week with the weak and absurd Victory of the Daleks (but still fun IMHO) so I'm happy to report that Stephen Moffat and crew are back on form this week for the return of the Weeping Angels. The episode opens with the lovely River Song - living and breathing compared to the last time we saw her - … [Read more...]
British airspace has now been open for two days and British Airways is working hard to clear their backlog and get stranded passengers flying. They've put together a video message from BA CEO Willie Walsh on BA's response to the Iceland Volcano Crisis. … [Read more...]
As we enter week four of the new series of Doctor Who starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, there is much to report on. We have some great clips from Saturday's Episode, The Time of Angels, and some excellent pictures as well as some great news from other parts of the Doctor Whoverse. Avoid the bottom news bit as it's full of Spoilers goodness for … [Read more...]
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show #29 has a feature on Charlie Brooker, TV critic, writer and presenter ("Screenwipe," "You Have Been Watching"). Also, a review of the first Matt Smith "Doctor Who" story, "The Eleventh Hour," as well as the usual weekly features: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows … [Read more...]
Torchwood fans were horrified to hear a few months ago that BBC Worldwide was partnering with Fox to create an American version of the show. We all saw a disaster a million miles away. Thankfully, someone saw some sense and the project is now dead. ScifiWire is reporting: Fox has decided not to pursue a U.S. version of the UK cult hit. The … [Read more...]
[picappgallerysingle id="8533228"] It's an exciting time for Anglophiles and British Expats interested in following the British Election. Last week the first history making debate changed the course of the election and upended everything. It's British Political Drama at it's best. Last week, the first leadership debate aired on ITV News in … [Read more...]
The weather turned unusually warm last week and my thoughts turned to languid summers and strawberries and cream and... Eton Mess! The dish was invented by the boys attending Eton College-that bastion of privilege in the lovely village of the same name-and usually served up on parents day or at prize-giving ceremonies. Why, you may ask, is a … [Read more...]
The good news is that yesterday British airspace finally re-opened, allowing stranded passengers everywhere to resume their journeys to and from Britain. One thing that hasn't really been mentioned is the mail situation. If you ordered something from the UK or sent something there - it's going to take a while to arrive. All mail between the … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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