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The Fall is a gripping psychological thriller that forensically examines the lives of two hunters. One is a serial killer who stalks his victims at random in and around Belfast and the other is a talented female Detective Superintendent on secondment from the MET who is brought in to catch … [Read more...]
It is a very slow week for news with the new series of Doctor Who. However classic series fandom is abuzz with lots of DVD goings on. The recent classic series DVD releases have been pretty stellar. This column looks at The Three Doctors DVD re-release as well as the new batch of DVDs coming down … [Read more...]
Many Doctor Who and David Tennant fans have been waiting for The Decoy Bride for some time. It's had a strange release schedule (being released in Italy months ago for some reason). But it's finally opened in the USA on the IFC On Demand service. It will open in US theaters in march. This is … [Read more...]
Do something different this Valentine’s Day and surprise your sweetheart in style by taking them on a dream date. Whether you’re celebrating in the sky, embarking on a rural retreat or sipping champagne in the city, we’ve got some imaginative gift ideas for some memorable together … [Read more...]
The Immigration Rules were amended on 6 April 2011 to include a new tougher criminality threshold. The key difference is that as of this date any unspent conviction will lead to a mandatory refusal of a prospective application to be granted settlement in the UK under the working and the family … [Read more...]
Never before has it been possible to follow a trail that stretches the length of an entire country’s coastline but, come May, that will be possible. The best news is that the 870 mile path follows the stunning Welsh coastline, from Chepstow in the south with its views across the Bristol Channel … [Read more...]
Prince William has arrived in the Falkland Islands - Britain's territory in the South Atlantic - for a 6 week deployment. The BBC put together a very interesting news segment on his posting and the diplomatic problems it's causing. The Duchess of Cambridge did not join him and stayed in Britain … [Read more...]
Home to one of the largest university populations in the UK, Leeds is one city that will never be short on nightlife. But it’s not all student bars, skinny jeans and pints of snakebite. Visit Leeds after dark and prepare to be rewarded with a diverse music scene covering everything from indie rock … [Read more...]
As holidays in the UK go, equestrian holidays are amongst the most quintessentially British. Imagine you and your beloved horse riding through the lush, green hills of the Yorkshire Dales, the forests of Dartmoor or the understated beauty of rural Cheshire. For the horse enthusiast, the UK is full … [Read more...]
There are just six months to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. The excitement is building and the athletes are training hard. So if you’re making your own preparations to visit Britain this summer, here are some top tips about how to enjoy the spectacular events and soak up the … [Read more...]
A British man has built his own rocket back in his back yard. Awesome. … [Read more...]
Andrew's Air Miles Still Accumulating Despite giving up his role as a special trade envoy several months ago, Prince Andrew is still making trips abroad on business. It should not be unusual for the Prince - who is the Duke of York and the second son of the Queen - to perform duties … [Read more...]
The met office records some of the UK's most extreme weather patterns. Here are a few that hold the current weather records. Brought to you by Confused.com - Find cheap car insurance in minutes. … [Read more...]
Scotland’s National Museum of Costume’s exhibition for 2012 will be Off the Peg: Fashion from the ’40s and ’50s. The exhibition will centre around designs produced by Horrockses Fashions Ltd, one of the most well-respected off-the-peg labels of the 1940s and 1950s. Horrockses gained a … [Read more...]
Always a hotspot for the trendy kids, Shoreditch has come over all grown up. onefinestay, the unique company who allow guests to stay in Central London home rentals as an alternative to hotels, explores three of the hottest places to visit in the city’s trendiest neighbourhood - and not a sticky … [Read more...]
Regent Street, London W1 will bring back its breathtaking display of union flags to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee from Monday 28 May – Friday 8 June. The gigantic flags were hugely popular when first displayed to celebrate the Royal Wedding of William and Katherine in 2011. Popular … [Read more...]
Our friends at Visit Britain are running a Facebook contest giving away plane tickets to Britain as well as a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet. This trip is for airfare only. Here are the prize details: The prize will consist of: Return economy flights for the winner plus one guest, subject to … [Read more...]
Musician Ally Rhodes has written a lovely song dedicated to Doctor Who's River Song. She describes it as a song about the triumph of love over predetermined destiny. Check it out below! It's lovely! You can buy the song on … [Read more...]
The New York Times has a great article on one of London's suburbs - Richmond. Here's an excerpt: A scheduling quirk had handed me 36 hours to kill in London while en route from Oxford, England, to Portugal — a happy proposition for anyone with deep pockets. Perhaps the braised rabbit at … [Read more...]
Breaking news for Downton Abbey Fans - Shirley MacLaine has been cast in Downton Abbey series 3 as Lady Grandtham's Mother (Elizabeth McGovern). Downton Abbey Season three begins filming next month and will air in the UK this fall and in the USA in 2013. This is great casting and should add … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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