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Jane Parker is a British journalist living in Los Angeles. Working in the entertainment sector, she has a wide range of British celebrity contacts and brings you up to date stories right here on Anglotopia.
The new independent British feature Beat Girl produced by beActive, will be released into UK cinema on 10th May 2013. It is the first independent film to be launched across a multi-media platform, with a book, game, web series and the movie. Beat Girl stars Louise Dylan as Heather Jennings (BBC’s Jane Austin’s Emma), Craig Daniel Adams as … [Read more...]
Emily Tonkin may only be 25, but she has always had her eye on fashion. She grew up in a sporty family, so after training at FIDM in Los Angeles it was only natural she launched a fitness line. In a short time this sporty, yet girly line of ladies tennis wear 30:fifteen is already causing quite a stir. Having been featured in the UK's Tatler, … [Read more...]
Mem Ferda is no Stranger to the screen big or small and he plays convincing villains with ease. With a string of blockbuster films under his belt including Guy Ritchie's Revolver and Legacy with Idris Elba. It is not surprising he is crashing back onto our screens as Hakan in Nicholas Winding Refn's Pusher. Growing up Mem witnessed and … [Read more...]
The Brits are known for dry sense of humour and a love of a having laugh. So what better to make you laugh during the Oscar season than creating parodies of each of the 9 Academy Nominated films. The Toscars are sure to keep you jolly, but what exactly are the Toscars??? BAFTA and Emmy Winners to Judge Brits in LA’s Highly Anticipated 5th … [Read more...]
Serena Lorien hasn't been living in Hollywood very long, but Hollywood has already fallen in love with her and is keeping her busy. Her latest and upcoming films include ‘A Date With Oscar’, a true story about a man who bought an Oscar from eBay where she plays an attorney alongside Alimi Ballard, ‘Garbage’ alongside ‘Daryl Hannah and … [Read more...]
Daphne Alexander stars as Stella in 'The Palace', this wonderful film is being considered for a possible Academy Award nomination for 2012. We were able to catch her for a moment to find out how she identified with the character in this emotional role and how she feels about the film being under consideration for the 2012 Academy Awards for 'Live … [Read more...]
Emrhys Cooper started his career as a dancer, so it is no wonder he manages to keep in such amazing shape. A little bird also told me he trains with Taylor Lautners celebrity trainer and that certainly won't do any harm! Not only is he setting ladies hearts a flutter, his sex appeal shone on stage playing 'Mr Sloane' in 'Entertaining Mr … [Read more...]
Tehmina Sunny is Beautiful, British and about to grace our big screens in a number of new films. Enviably she gets to share the screen with Ben Affleck in his new film 'Argo' and stars as Sonubai in 'Singularity'. We took a moment out of this busy actresses crazy work schedule to find out more about her upcoming work, her Indian culture and … [Read more...]
The popular British Actor David Collier is making serious waves in Hollywood with a whole host of exciting new movies! Since making the move to Tinseltown, David who first rose to public recognition as the adorable Marcus in Channel 4’s Dogma TV has been working with the biggest stars in the business. His catalogue of hotly anticipated movies … [Read more...]
If you have ever been a fan of Snatch or Lock Stock then you will LOVE this new series. Darren Darnborough and Craig Robert Young have successfully managed to break Hollywood with a string of top shows! Darren Darnborough's most recent being HBO's hit show True Blood and Craig Robert Young's the high rating prime time NCIS LA alongside LL Cool … [Read more...]
Judi Shekoni rose to fame with her portrayal of Precious in the UK’s number one soap ‘Eastenders’. An abundance of exciting roles followed including; King of Queens, NCIS, All of Us, Damages, Brothers and Sisters, Garfield 2 to name but a few. Now Judi has a role she can really sink her teeth into and has just finished filming her role of … [Read more...]
Brit actor Michael Sani already has movies under his belt including the award winning ‘8 Limbs’, now he shares his talent with the small screen in the hot new new Sci-Fi series Safelight-19. This exciting series is set in the vicious, post-apocalyptic world six years after a massive comet strike. In ’Safeflight-19’ food is limited … [Read more...]
Alice Amter is known by many for her wonderful portrayal of Mrs. Koothrappali, Raj's mom (played by Kunal Nayyar) in the award winning TV sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’. Back by popular demand Alice will be gracing our screens for the season finale of this high rated audience favorite on CBS Thursday May 19th 2011 @ 8pm PST, in an episode … [Read more...]
Right from the start your hosts Cat and Leo are on form, laughing before the show even begins. Your Entertainment reporter Emily calls in from London and gives is gossip on The Olivers and Melanie B. We are joined by beautiful Simona Brhlikova who talks about her new films 'Gallowwalker' with Wesley Snipes and 'Madoff: Made off with America'. … [Read more...]
(Photos: Top Cat, Bottom Joshua, Suzanne and Leo) It get's crazy in the studio as we fly by the seat of our thongs! We have a battle of the Brit's v Yank's. The Brit's being your host Cat who is joined by a new co-host Suzanne and your American co-host Leo, who is joined by Joshua. We talk about football players who stray, Leo's … [Read more...]
Our zainy guest ‘Denis Lipman' makes us giggle sharing thoughts on his book while drinking a good old cup of English tea. Dennis was inspired to write the book after his American wife wanted to tour around the UK, so he rediscovered his homeland with his family. He also shares why he doesn't have a cockney accent and his upbeat personality … [Read more...]
Not only is British actress Fagun Thakrar absolutely stunning, she is a sweetheart too and has two amazing feature films about to hit our screens. Fagun joined and talked about her love for India, her new films ‘Blood & Curry' and ‘Bhopal' and her the charity ‘Sahara' that she is proud to be the spokesperson for. She … [Read more...]
Your host was jumping out of her seat on this show, we had grammy nominated songstress Lina as a very special guest and Cat is a huge fan. She not only blessed us by singing live in the studio, but with her beautiful spirit. Lina has an amazing positive vibe and with the beautiful music you are sure to be left smilingafter listening to this … [Read more...]
Numerologist Michelle Arbeau reads actor Treva Etienne's numbers live on air. Michelle is an internationally known psychic numerologist and was very accurate in her reading with Treva. Listen to find out more. Treva who is know for his wok on Pirates of The Caribbean and Terminator Salvation also shared news of his new Brit flick ‘Tic'. … [Read more...]
With celebrity psychic Natalie Tomlinson back on the show the phones were ringing off the hook as soon we began. Back by popular demand Natalie took calls from our worldwide listeners asking questions about work, love and life. Natalie has read for celebs like Denise Richards and of course for Brit Celeb Radio. She shared stories about … [Read more...]
Our host Cat was in the studio with roving reporter Leo and in true form our entertainment reporter Emily gave her report from a London pub. -Was it from the toilet, well you'll have to take a listen to find out but she talked about the latest from Cheryl Cole's camp, the première of Karate Kid, the next Strictly come dancing contestants and the … [Read more...]
The sun might not have been shining in LA but it was radiating from London into the Studio. Catherine and Emily were alone discussing all the celebrity gossip including: Cheryl Cole rushed to hospital, the world premier of ‘Inception', Ashley Cole's LA antics, and news on Jennifer Saunders. Great new music was played by the nominated Lina … [Read more...]
Excitement heats up in the studio over the footie and the upcoming weekend games. Leo our 'roving' reporter is routing for America, while Emily your Entertainment reporter and Cat your Host are all over England. This makes for a lively discussion all about the shows favorite sport Football or Soccer as it is known in the US. Steven Cohen … [Read more...]
The show must go on! Yes, that is even if our host Cat has a broken arm. What a show! Entertainment reporter, Emily, brought the latest from London including, the start of X Factor, the last Big Brother, and thoughts on Stella McCarthy's new collection. Singer Hajar joined Catherine and Emily in the studio and discussed the differences between New … [Read more...]
Award winning actress Tanya Franks joins us on Brit Celeb Radio. We discuss British summer in London, car park sunbathing and the air condition breaking down. As well as her new projects Hotel Trubble and we announce on Brit Celeb Radio that she is going back in the UK's number 1 soap Eastenderds! We talk about how she gets into character … [Read more...]
We had so much fun on our 'Flying with the seat of our thong' show on Brit Celeb Radio with actor Shaun Parkes, we just had to have him back! But this time we take the time to find out more about this talented actor and his wonderful career. Shaun trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has starred in over 10 British shows … [Read more...]
We are flying by the Seat of of Thong with Actor Shaun Parkes and Comedian Pippa Hinchley. This show will have you giggling as we say whatever we want when we want to. Brit chatter is in abundance as we talk about the and the English football team, Pippa's all female british sketch comedy and Shaun's brand new TV show. Listen in to find out … [Read more...]
Phil Jones is known as the 'connector', he is the founder of the Presidential Inner Circle a high profile members club for entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals. Phil shared how he connects 'influence with affluence' and enjoys doing so, as well as what it takes to become a member of this exclusive organization. I renamed our guest … [Read more...]
This summer a new 'Jack the Ripper' British film will be shot on the streets of London at the same place where the atrocities occurred. Filming this exciting new feature in costume at night in dark allies will be British actor Michael Sani and we have all the exciting gossip about this film, right here on this edition of Brit Celeb Radio. … [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...]
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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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