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I don’t know how it works in your house, but in our house, the clicker is in the exclusive custody of my husband. Fortunately, he has great taste in TV, and our preferences are pretty similar. For instance, we prefer scripted television to reality shows. That said, Season 2 on DVD of Who Do You … [Read more...]
How thrilled was I to open up the latest Anglotopia package to find Time Team: Unearthing the Roman Invasion staring up at me? To this history geek, it was like Christmas morning! Even if you’re not a history geek, this DVD set is worth watching. Over the course of 3 … [Read more...]
When I saw last year's hit film Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, I greatly enjoyed the film but I felt like there was something missing. There seemed like there was so much story missing - it was based on a book after all. If you feel the same way, then you'll adore the latest Bluray release from Acorn … [Read more...]
Genius of Britain is an excellent DVD set that was released in late 2011 by Athena - a division of Acorn Media. Genius of Britain explores the history of science through the Brits that made the biggest impact on it. The show is narrated by Stephen Hawking and there are individual segments … [Read more...]
This DVD set was a pleasure to behold. In Their Own Words is a journey through the 20th centuy with Britain's Great Novelists and Great Thinkers. Released for the first time in the USA, In Their Own Words features 6 episodes of a BBC series that first aired in the UK a few years ago. The BBC went … [Read more...]
New Tricks is one of our favorite British cop shows and the season 4 box set released by Acorn Media is another great DVD set for your viewing pleasure. Three former detectives thought they were retired--until the lovely and persuasive superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman, Sexy Beast) … [Read more...]
If you're looking forward to Meryl Streep's turn at Margaret Thatcher but want to get a dramatic look at the iconic British Prime Minister while you're waiting, I'm happy to report that The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher DVD set is worth owning. The DVD set is being billed at on narrative … [Read more...]
I'm the first person to admit that I'm late to the party when it comes to The Tudors. I'm an HBO kind of gal, and don't have Showtime (which is the cable network that originally aired it here in the States, prior to BBC America showing edited reruns). But I've been hearing about this … [Read more...]
One of the highlights of the BBC's Christmas 2010 specials was the new 3 part continuation of Upstairs Downstairs - a classic British TV show brought back to life for a new age. The show itself it fantastic - and many Americans discovered it when it aired on PBS this past spring. It's not been … [Read more...]
Today marks the release of the official Royal Wedding DVD of the BBC's coverage of the Royal Wedding. We were given a copy to review so we sat down to watch it. Here's our verdict: it's worth buying, that is unless you already bought it on iTunes. The coverage on the DVD is the exact same video … [Read more...]
As a new mom I have very little time for television these days. However when a copy of Human Planet from the BBC found it's way into our mailbox it piqued my interest. This gorgeous series was made in the same spirit of Planet Earth except instead of looking at wildlife, Human Planet focused on … [Read more...]
This won't really be a review of the film The King's Speech. If you haven't seen it yet, it's your duty as an Anglophile to do so. It's one of the best British movies to come out in the last few years and is well worth a watch. Now, the question is whether or not the Blu-ray is worth it? Yes, … [Read more...]
A wonderful DVD set was released today that I wanted to share with everyone. Upstairs Downstairs is a classic British Drama -- one that we love very much -- and it's being re-released on DVD today in a special 40th anniversary box set. We were sent a copy for review, and let me tell you -- this … [Read more...]
Last year I had the opportunity to review a DVD called Discover Warwickshire, which was a fun journey through everything to see and do in beautiful Warwickshire England. I was very excited when the creator of that excellent film, Simon Cox, contacted me again and let me know that he'd made … [Read more...]
The following is a guest review from Robyn H. Robyn is a California Girl through and through, but she has wished she could live in London for what seems like her whole life. She loves Shakespeare and Tudor history (and admits to a strange obsession with the Tower of London), and suspects she'll want … [Read more...]
The Young Victoria was released on DVD today and in celebration of that - here's our detailed review of this fantastic movie. You can pick up Young Victoria at all major retailers or on Amazon.com via our link below. Also, Visit Britain is currently sponsoring a Young Victoria themed trip contest, … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I posted a movie trailer for a documentary about Warwickshire called Discover Warwickshire. After the post, Simon Cox the director of the documentary, e-mailed me and offered to send us a review copy. So, this past weekend we cuddled up on the couch on a quiet Saturday morning and … [Read more...]
I've made it quite known that my favorite British Comedy of all time is Yes, Minister. However, there is a new contender in the runner: Fawlty Towers. I was provided a copy of the new Remastered DVD Box set to review by the kind folks at the BBC and took to watching it right away. My wife and I got … [Read more...]
One of the finest British Crime Dramas of the last few years has finally made it to DVD here in the US. It was worth the wait. While it's only the first season (which is by far the strongest, imo), the DVD set is everything a Life on Mars fan could ask for. I think the success of this show … [Read more...]
I love crime dramas. Jon and I recently received a copy of Trial and Retribution to review for Anglotopia. At first glancing at the box, I was not immediately interested, and to be quite honest, the set sat on our desk for quite a while. One night when I could not find anything entertaining to … [Read more...]
I recently had the chance to Watch Last Chance Harvey and I've really been looking forward to it. It didn't get a very wide release so I was not able to see it when it was in theaters. So, a couple weekends ago, the wife and I sat down to watch this London themed movie. We're were a little … [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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