Great news for our loyal readers. We’ve partnered with Virgin Vacations to offer a sweepstakes to our US audience. The prize is a 4 night London getaway!

Here are the prize details:

We’ve partnered with Virgin Vacations to provide an excellent prize package.

• Two (2) roundtrip economy class tickets for the Winner and one (1) adult companion on Virgin Atlantic from one of the a Virgin Atlantic’s gateway cities in the United States of America to London, United Kingdom.
• Transfer from the Airport to Central London Hotel
• 4 Nights Stay in a Central London Hotel (to be determined by Virgin Vacations).
• 1 copy of Rick Steves’ London Guide; and
• 2 Oyster cards

The contest we ran last year was such a success that we’re really excited to be able to partner with Virgin Vacations on this. Unfortunately, due to the terms of the prize, we can only offer the prize to US residents of the lower 48 states. I know we have a lot of Canadian readers so we’re very sorry about this – we tried to find a solution but we could not.

Click here to enter!

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The retailer Journeys is running a Woman in Black themed sweepstakes offering a free trip to Britain as a prize. If you’re a Harry Potter or Daniel Radcliffe fan – then this is the contest for you! Act fast though, you have until February 10th to enter.

Here are the prize details:

Enter for a chance to win a trip for two to London, England, including:

- round-trip coach airfare for two (2) from winner’s nearest major airport
- double occupancy hotel accommodations for four (4) days and three (3) nights
- round trip airport transfers in London.

Entrants must be a legal resident of the contiguous 48 United States and the District of Columbia (U.S.), age 18 or older at time of entry. Void outside the U.S., in AK, HI, Puerto Rico.

You have to enter by February 10th – so act quickly!

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER.

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Kay Jewelers is sponsoring a Valentine’s day themed giveaway for a free trip to London.

Here are the prize details:

Includes round trip coach air transportation to London, England. Five days and four nights accommodations at the four star K&K George Hotel with buffet breakfast. Round trip transportation betwen the airport and hotel. Two-day London travel pass card. $500 spending allowance awarded as a check.

The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry.

You have to like Kay Jewelers on Facebook to enter.

You have until February 14th, 2012 to enter so act quickly!

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists. Please do not complain to us that the contest is on Facebook.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER!

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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 availability*;

Samsung Galaxy Tablet 16GB**.

The contest is open to anyone in the world, 18 years or older. This is a Facebook only contest, so you have to be willing to like the LoveUK page on Facebook. If you want nothing to do with Facebook this contest is not for you.

You have until March 31st 2012 to enter.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists. Please do not complain to us that the contest is on Facebook.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER.

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When I think of a world traveler, I tend to think of someone who is cultured and refined. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have turned this idea completely around and shown what it would be like for the “average guy” to go experience different cultures. Karl Pilkington, unwillingly visits the New Wonders of the  World, from China to Peru, he goes, immersed in their cultures and experiences. The hilarity that ensues watching your average guy, or idiot as Ricky Gervais puts it is really funny and slightly uncomfortable to watch. Ricky Gervais described the show as, ”This is a [more real] documentary than most others you’ll ever see on television. We don’t plan it, he doesn’t know what’s going to happen.”  This is the brilliance of the show, the element of surprise and how it lends to the hilarity that ensues.

We really enjoyed the series, watching Karl visit some of the places that we’ve always wanted to go. I think that the show gave the truest picture I’ve ever seen of what it would really be like to visit some of these places. We got to see how uncomfortable it could really be and while it was really funny, we also found ourselves feeling really badly for Karl at times too. However that being said, it is sort of in line with Ricky Gervais’ type of humor. I would highly suggest watching the series, especially if you ever intend to actually visit these places.  Below is a list of where Karl went in series one of An Idiot Abroad;

• China - Great Wall of China (Episode 1)
• India - Taj Mahal (Episode 2)
• East Jerusalem - Western Wall (Episode 3)
• Bethlehem (Episode 3)
• The Dead Sea (Episode 3)
• Jordan - Petra (Episode 3)
• Mexico - Chichen Itza (Episode 4)
• Egypt - Great Pyramid of Giza (Episode 5)
• Brazil - Christ the Redeemer (statue) (Episode 6)
• Peru - Machu Picchu (Episode 7)

The best part is we are giving away three copies of An Idiot Abroad! To enter for a chance to win this hilarious series all you have to do is leave a comment telling us about your most uncomfortable travel experience. Winners for the contest will be picked on January 24th.

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Landmark Theaters has partnered with FunJet Vacations to sponsor a Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy themed trip to London. You get to spend 5 days and 4 nights exploring the clandestine side of London.

The prize includes:

Grand Prize: There is one (1) Grand Prize available.  The Grand Prize consists of a trip for the Grand Prize winner and one (1) guest to London, England, which consists of (i) round-trip coach airfare, provided by Funjet Vacations, for the Grand Prize winner and his or her guest between the major U.S. airport that is nearest to the Grand Prize winner’s residence and an airport near London, England; and (ii) four (4) nights’/ five (5) days hotel accommodations for the Grand Prize winner and his or her guest (one [1] standard room, double occupancy) at a hotel to be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.  The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $4,000.

The sweepstakes is open to US resident of all 50 US states (including DC) who are 21 years or older.

You have until January 26th to enter – so enter quickly!

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists. This contest is on Facebook and we can’t do anything about this.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER!

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Friendly Planet Travel is running a sweepstakes on Facebook where the grand prize is a 13 day Tour Package of South Africa.

Here are the prize details:

One lucky winner, selected at random, will receive our Best of South Africa tour package for 2. The package includes round-trip flights from New York (JFK) via South African Airways wide-bodied jet service, including fuel surcharges; flights, ground transportation and transfers within South Africa; 10 nights in superior first class hotels with private bath; 10 American-style breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners; a professional English-speaking tour director; comprehensive touring and safaris, including entrance fees; and a special opportunity to spend time with the elephants at the Elephant Whispers.

The sweepstakes is open to resident of the USA and Canada. You have until February 1st to enter.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists. This contest is on Facebook and we can’t do anything about this.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER.

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Our friends at Britain Magazine are running a sweepstakes giving away what they call a 5-star trip to Britain.

Here are the prize details:

To celebrate our special London issue, we have teamed up with The Ritz, and British Airways, to offer one lucky reader and guest a chance to win a five-star, two-night stay in the world’s greatest city.

The winner (and guest) will stay in an Executive King Room and receive breakfast on both mornings and a delicious three-course dinner on one of the evenings in the award-winning Ritz Restaurant, London’s most breathtaking dining room.

For readers outside the UK, British Airways will fly the winner and guest to London in style.

The contest is open to pretty much anyone – including those in the UK. The winning entry will be drawn on Friday 9 March 2012. The prize must be taken between October 2012 and February 2013 and it is subject to availability. You have until March 9th to enter.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER THE CONTEST.

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We are collaborating on a contest to give away this awesome prize to one lucky winner to celebrate the opening of the film. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This awesome prize pack includes:

One (1) winner will receive:

·         T-Shirt

·         Voice Recorder Pen

·         Post-it Note Cube

·         Movie Tie-in Book

·         Soundtrack

·         Luxury Chess Set

Prizing values: $85.00

Giveaway provided by Focus Features

The film opens nation wide on January 6th. The film is based on the bestselling novel by John le Carré. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy stars, Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Dencik, Colin Firth, Stephen Graham, Tom Hardy, Ciarán Hinds, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong. The film is sure to be a hit. If you would like to learn more about the film or see where it is playing near you, check out their website. You can also follow the film on Facebook.

If you would like to enter the contest please leave a comment telling us what your favorite spy film is and you will automatically be entered to win this cool prize pack.

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This is a bit of an unusual contest – but as it’s related to Britain and you can use the prize to get to Britain, we thought it was worth a mention.

Movietickets.com is running a War Horse Themed contest to giveaway a $4000 gift certificate to fly on American Airlines, which you can use to fly wherever you like (they say fly ‘home’).

Here are the prize details:

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive:

One (1) $4,000 American Airlines gift card to purchase airfare home to see friends and family.

One (1) Second Place Winner will receive a War Horse prize pack:

One (1) War Horse soundtrack
One (1) War Horse novel
One (1) War Horse Making of coffee table book

The contest is open to legal residents of the continental U.S. (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories and possessions) and 18 years of age or older as of December 19, 2011. You have until January 8th to enter the contest so enter quickly!

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER THE CONTEST!

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The folks over at the Travel Channel are running a sweepstakes giving away a trip to Scotland. The Travel Channel is giving away the trip of a lifetime inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s own travels. They’ll fly the winner and a guest to Scotland, where they’ll spend an amazing 7 days and 6 nights enjoying luxurious hotel accommodations. The winner will also receive a tour of a classic scotch distillery and dinner at The Kitchin, one of Scotland’s finest restaurants.

Here are the full prize details:

(A) Sweepstakes Prize: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A trip for two (2) to Scotland consisting of the following: (i) round-trip, coach-class airfare from the major continental U.S. airport closest to winner’s home, as determined by Main Sponsor, to Edinburgh, Scotland; (ii) luxury hotel accommodations in one (1) double-occupancy room (room rate and tax only) for seven (7) days and six (6) nights (5 nights in Edinburgh, Scotland, and 1 night in Aviemore, Scotland); (iii) $1,000 in spending money (for Grand Prize winner only) ; (iv) dinner at The Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland; (v) a tour of The Glenlivet Distillery; (vi) and a GPS-equipped rental vehicle for use in Scotland for the duration of the trip. The trip must be completed by December 31, 2012, or Grand Prize Winner forfeits the Grand Prize in its entirety.

The contest is open only to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia, except residents of California and Utah, who are at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of entry.

You have until December 31, 2011 to enter – so enter quickly!

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO ENTER

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Fast food chain Carl’s Jr. is sponsoring a Sherlock Holmes themed contest for a free trip to London. You’ll get airfare to London, a hotel stay and ton more prizes. It’s a great contest!

Here are the prize details:

Grand Prize (1): One Grand Prize Winner will receive a six (6) day/five (5) night
trip to London, England, for two (2) people, the Grand Prize Winner and his/her
guest (the “Guest”), as set forth below:
1. Roundtrip, coach airfare for two (2) people, from gateway airport nearest
Grand Prize Winner’s home, as selected by Sponsor, to London, England;
2. Five (5) nights stay in a guest room, single room double occupancy, at The
Sherlock Holmes Hotel in London.
3. Return airport transfers to and from the airport to the hotel in London.
4. Daily breakfast at the hotel for two (2).
5. Dinner for the Grand Prize Winner and his/her Guest at the Punch Bowl not
exceeding $150 total.
6. Sherlock Holmes walking tour of London with a drink each for Grand Prize
Winner and Guest at The Sherlock Holmes Pub (provided that the Grand
Prize Winner and Guest are of legal drinking age).
7. English Afternoon Tea for the Grand Prize Winner and his/her Guest at The
Wallace Restaurant, near Baker Street in London.
8. Two (2) Fast Track tickets to The London Eye.
9. Two (2) Skip-the-line tickets at The London Dungeon.
10. Travel Insurance for Grand Prize Winner and his/her Guest.

There is no purchase necessary to enter the contest – but you have to provide a special code in order to enter without purchase. That code is: watsonSH2CJ1211

To be eligible to enter  you must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and a legal resident in the 47 United States or the District of Columbia, excluding the states of New York, Florida and Rhode Island.

You have until January 3rd, 2012 to enter the contest.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CONTEST OR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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We were just notified about this contest – which is a shame because it closed to entries on Sunday. Movietickets.com is giving away an Iron Lady themed trip to London to promote the upcoming movie.

Here are the prize details:

• A three (3) day/two (2) night trip for two (2) to London
• A two (2) night stay at the Savoy Hotel

The contest is open to legal residents of the continental U.S. (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories and possessions) who are 18 years or older.

You have until Midnight (EST) on Sunday to enter – so act fast.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER.

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American retailer Kohl’s is running a sweepstakes with a chance to win a dream trip to London.

There are two options for the prize:

I. Rapunzel’s Tea Party: For Two (2) Adults and Two (2) Children.: 4 Coach Round trip tickets from US Gateway city to London from Air Carrier of Sponsor’s choosing; Transfers to/from hotel, four (4) day 3 Night Hotel accommodations for four (4) at Royal Garden Hotel; tickets for four (4) to attend Rapunzel’s Tea Party at Kensington Palace on May 20, 2012; one (1) additional sightseeing tour; additional money to go towards incidentals and meals ($400 USD).

Total ARV of Trip is $5,360 USD.

II. Silverstone Raceway Trip: The Trip is for two adults and two children (under 12). Winners must travel between July 06-09, 2012 for the British Grand Prix. Ground Package includes: Return flights to London Heathrow (costed separately); Transfers from airport/hotel/airport; Two (2) nights accommodation at Villiers Hotel, Silverstone including breakfast; Two (2) nights at the Royal Garden Hotel, London including breakfast; Four (4) Two Day ticket passes to the British Grand Prix including transfers to and from the Circuit; One (1) Three (3)-course meal for Four (4) at Planet Hollywood, Four (4) Tickets to the London Eye

Total ARV of Trip is $5,360 USD

What a great prize! And it’s nice that you have the option to choose which type of trip that you want.

The contest is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER!

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Steven Moffat introduces this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special:

“The Doctor at Christmas – it always just feels so right. When I was a kid, Santa and the Doctor somehow lived in the same place in my head – two generous madmen that I loved so much. So now that the Doctor is a regular feature of Christmas the world is just that bit more right.

“This time we’re in England in the 1940s, and recently widowed Madge Arwell hasn’t told her children, Lily and Cyril, that their father has died flying his bomber home over the channel, because she doesn’t want Christmas to become the day that broke their hearts.

“But when they’re evacuated to a draughty old house in Dorset for the holidays, and meet a mysterious young caretaker in a bow tie, events take an unexpected turn. What could be inside that big blue parcel under the tree?

“Soon the Arwells find themselves in a battle for survival in a magical new land. As ever, at this time of year, the Doctor is trying to make things right, and as always it doesn’t go according to plan. But maybe he’s reckoned without the power of a determined mother.

“This Christmas, it might just be the lonely Time Lord who’s shown the way home.”

Interview with Matt Smith

The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe is Matt Smith’s second Christmas outing as the Doctor and this time he doesn’t have his trusted companions, ‘The Ponds’, by his side. However, it hasn’t stopped him relishing in another Christmassy adventure and here he reveals what Doctor Who has in store for festive viewers.

“Doctor Who and Christmas go hand in hand don’t they?” laughs Matt Smith as he sits down to discuss the special episode of Who, penned by Steven Moffat. “It’s a brilliant and touching story about a family who have experienced a tragic event and in many ways they’ve had Christmas stolen from them.”

Matt reveals that Madge Arwell and her two young children, Lily and Cyril, have been evacuated during the Blitz to a ramshackled old house in the country where the Doctor has taken up residence as caretaker. “The Doctor, in a very ‘Doctory’ way, tries to bring Christmas spirit and cheer back into their lives,” explains Matt. “He has ‘Doctorified’ the house so to speak and there’s a magical present under the Christmas tree which is a portal to another world. Cyril enters it and discovers an enchanting landscape that encapsulates the beauty, danger and madness that is Doctor Who at Christmas.”

So will viewers be cowering behind their turkey and stuffing sandwiches on Christmas Day? “Well there are two scary characters that live in a huge tower and move in a very strange and menacing way,” confides Matt with a conspiratorial grin. “I also really enjoyed making this episode because the characters unfold in a subtle way and you never quite know what’s waiting around the corner. I also loved working with the guest cast who all seemed to have a whale of a time.”

The Doctor has had many festive adventures over the years but what are Matt’s favourite Christmas memories? “The best present I’ve ever had was a snooker table when I was a kid,” he reveals, “although my SEGA Mega Drive came close! I also used to love getting pyjamas and wearing them all day. Plus my granddad absolutely hates dressing gowns so it’s become a family tradition for us to buy him one every year and it always makes me laugh.”

And Matt’s recipe for the perfect Christmas?

“Family; everyone happy, healthy and together with lots of food, presents and good TV. Oh and football on Boxing Day! I’m really hoping for a white Christmas but if I couldn’t have a traditional Christmas I’d spend it somewhere really warm like South America or Australia and have a barbecue on the beach.”

Interview with Claire Skinner

Claire plays Madge Arwell in the Doctor Who Christmas Special.

Who do you play in the Christmas Special?

I play a character called Madge Arwell who, first and foremost, is a mother. It just informs everything about her character. What I found attractive about the role is that she’s warm and a thoroughly decent woman, as well as being quite straight down the line. In the episode she gets tested and challenged and it’s interesting to see how she handles different things and adapts to various situations for the sake of her children.

What was it like working with Matt Smith?

Lovely! A really nice experience. He’s thoroughly charming, good fun and has loads of energy.

What about the other guest stars?

I’ve worked with Alexander Armstrong before, so it was great to see him again. We’ve actually been fishing together! Bill Bailey is just completely brilliant; a really nice, natural and funny bloke. And the children as well. Maurice and Holly were just delightful, completely lovely.

Are you a fan of Doctor Who?

Yes for several reasons actually. My son watches it, my husband has directed it before and my father in-law was in an episode. It’s a nice connection to have.

How did it feel being cast in such an iconic show?

I was very excited to be in it, both because it’s Doctor Who and also a great script. When I got the call I was like “Yay, at last I’m going to be in Doctor Who.”

How did you find filming on location?

We shot some scenes outside in a public space and it was an unusual experience acting in front of huge crowds of people who had come to watch. I had to drive a car down the road, which took about 500 takes, and they applauded my driving each time. It was lovely, but I hadn’t been quite ready for that.

What do you think is the scariest Doctor Who monster of all time?

It’s not exactly a monster, but the creepy people in the gas masks in series one were pretty scary. They definitely freaked both my children out at the time.

What will you be doing on Christmas day?

I will be with my family and my husband’s family; a traditional Christmas. We’ll of course be watching Doctor Who.

What other Christmas TV do you like?

I like traditional comedy; I’m such a fan of Morecambe and Wise. We’ve got the box set, so we always get that out at Christmas.

Interview with Alexander Armstrong

An interview with Alexander Armstrong who plays Reg Arwel in the Doctor Who Christmas Special.

What can you reveal about your character?

I play Reg Arwell, who is a bomber pilot in the Second World War. We witness him flying over the channel and all the navigation equipment completely stops working. It doesn’t look good for him! His wife Madge then receives a slip of paper saying that a ‘Reg’ is missing and presumed dead. Their two children hope that their Daddy is going to be back for Christmas and that’s when the Doctor gets involved to return a favour to Madge as she helps him out at the very beginning of the episode.

Did you enjoy working with your co-stars?

Amazing. Lovely to work with Claire Skinner again, I did a drama with her called Life Begins a couple of years ago. But the real treat was working with Matt, who’s just a tremendously fine fellow and an excellent person to hang out on set with. As you can imagine, there’s an awful lot of time between takes and I can think of few nicer people to spend time with than Matt.

Doctor Who will soon be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Are you a fan?

It’s something I’ve always wanted to be in and there really isn’t another show like Doctor Who. The heritage of it is amazing and when the BBC got it going again it suddenly took on a whole new life. It has all the charm and ingenuity of the first incarnation but it also has Russell and now Steven’s really current TV brains behind it, people who are so literate in really good television that gets you thinking. With Christopher, David and now Matt, this Doctor Who has kind of gone nuts. I mean my Doctor Who when I was young was Tom Baker, I loved Tom Baker, everyone did, but the Doctor these days has taken on a sort of rock star status.

Did you enjoy filming in Cardiff?

Brilliant, it was lovely. It was a fantastic journey out of Cardiff down to the studio – a really beautiful part of Wales. We filmed in an amazing Victorian castle looking right out on the Gower peninsular. It was absolutely stunning.

What will you be doing on Christmas day?

Entertaining children, trying to keep a lid on sugary treats and desperately rationing presents because our children got high on them last year. Also, we will of course be watching Doctor Who. I really hope it’s another cold Christmas; I loved the cold winter last year. A bit of snow and a bit of sledging – it’ll be great.

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If you don’t know what to put under your Christmas tree or in your stocking this Christmas, The BBC America Shop does, a huge prize pack of the best of BBC DVDs and gifts! Best of all, it will cost you nothing. That’s right, they’ve given us a huge pack of books and DVD’s to giveaway to make an Anglophiles Christmas.

Excited and wondering how to enter?

All you have to do to enter this amazing give away is like us on Anglotopia’s Facebook page or sign up for our weekly e-mail newsletter. One winner will be chosen at random to receive this awesome gift package.

What if you’re already a Facebook Fan and a Newsletter subscriber? You’re already entered!

Wondering what all is included in this massive prize package? Take a look!

• Spot: Spot’s Magical Christmas DVD
• A Walk in London (Children’s Book)
• Being Human: Season 3 DVD
• Planet Earth: Special Edition DVD
• BBC Holiday Comedy Collection DVD
• Top Gear 16 DVD
• Guinness Baseball Cap
• The Hour  DVD (2011)

Now if you don’t win, you can still find all of these awesome gifts at the BBC America Shop and  discover other perfect gifts at the BBCAmericaShop.com

Find DVDs and official merchandise from your favorite BBC shows including Doctor Who, Planet Earth, Top Gear and more.  Also, find traditional holiday decorations from the United Kingdom including ornaments and nutcrackers: http://bit.ly/BBC_Gifts

Plus, it’s back! The annual BBC America Shop Sweepstakes giving you a chance to win two $500 Gift Cards for you and a friend: https://bitly.com/BBC_Sweeps -  Valid toward your purchases on the BBCAmericaShop.com.

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Even though this sweepstakes doesn’t include airfare to get you to London – it gives you somewhere to stay when you get there so I thought it was worth mentioning.
Here are the contest details from AnyTrip:

We love London UK, and to show you how much, we’re giving away a trip for two to this fair city. Read on to find out how to win…The prizeThe full prize for one lucky winner and a friend includes:

• A two-night stay in one of our London hotels
• A meal with champagne at Grand Imperial Chinese restaurant (courtesy of Fluid London)
• A Sandeman’s London tour of your choice
• £300 travel money

How do I enter?All you have to do is tell us what you and a friend would do on your perfect day in London.

Like us on Facebook and finish the sentence on the comp post on our wall “On my perfect day in London, I’d take @____ and we would _____”

Here’s the important part: you have to tag the Facebook friend you’d bring along. To tag your friend, hit the @ button on your keyboard and start typing their name (without creating a space in-between). Their name will automatically appear in a selection box. Click the name and the friend will be tagged in your answer.

Good luck!!!!  We will announce the winner on Facebook on Friday 16th December.

It’s a global contest open to anyone and it’s a great prize.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

Click here to enter.

Anglophile Alert: Win a London Hotel Stay and £300 from Anytrip is a post from: Anglotopia.net

This contest is not strictly a trip to Britain contest – in fact London is just one stop in the 10 day prize. This contest is run by Alouette cheese in honor of the hit film Tin Tin.

Share in the adventures of Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock from the new movie The Adventures of Tintin! Enter for a chance to win a 10-day trip to Europe exploring select capitals, weekend trips to Hollywood, Tintin prize packs, and movie passes.

Here are the prize details:

Grand Prize: 10-day trip for a family of four (two adults and two children under the age of 12) to selected European capitals (Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris and London) including airfare, hotel and entrance to the Tintin museum in Brussels. All details are subject to the discretion of the Sponsor. Approximate Retail Value of Prize: $10,000

Second Tier Prizes: Up to Four (4) Second Tier Prizes are available. Each Second Tier Prize consists of a weekend trip for a family of four to visit Hollywood, CA including airfare, hotel and tour for four (4) of The Studios at Paramount lot . Approximate Retail Value of each Second Tier Prize: $4,500 per trip.

The contest is open to legal residents of the lower US 48 states whom are 21 years or older.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER!

Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London and Other European Cities is a post from: Anglotopia.net

Our friends at British Airways have launched a new sweepstakes on Facebook for a free trip to London from anywhere they fly.

The prize includes:

Could this be a dream come true? Just imagine how you’d spend your perfect day in the city. Win 2 transatlantic flights, 3 nights at the Hilton Park Lane London or Hilton New York and a meal for 2 at Gordon Ramsay’s Plane Food restaurant at London Heathrow Terminal 5.

There are also some great second and third prizes:

Second prize  2 World Traveller tickets from either UK/Europe* to New York, or USA to London. Plus 2 Gordon Ramsay Plane Food Picnics

Third prize  £200 BAA shopping vouchers

50 runners up prizes  Exclusive British Airways Olympic calendars

Next 25 runners up prizes  Vintage British Airways posters

The contest is open to US residents, UK residents and the residents of many other countries – it’s almost a global contest. The deadline to enter is December 18th, 2011. See the terms and conditions for details.

It’s a Facebook based contest so you need to like BA on Facebook and answer some trivia questions to enter. If you hate Facebook that’s your business but that’s what you have to do to enter.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us and complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists. Do not comment that you refuse to have anything to do with Facebook.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CONTEST

Anglophile Alert: Win a Free Trip to London from British Airways is a post from: Anglotopia.net

Do you remember this classic Office moment?

It’s finally happened The Office Special Edition is now available. The show that started the  world wide comedy phenomenon can be yours to watch whenever you want, you can own it on DVD. The entire UK series is included in this edition. The New York Times wasn’t lying when they called The Office, “pretty much the funniest show ever.”

All 12 episodes are included in this fantastic edition, with all of the hilarious moments once again brought the small screen.  The beloved two-part holiday special is also included, which is particularly fun to watch during this festive time of year.  The set also includes the pilot episode, which is really fun to watch. Every season one episode has a special recorded introduction by Ricky Gervais and Stphen Merchant. Another special feature of this edition is the awesome and super funny documentrary called, Comedy Connections: The Office, which traces the history and production of the show.There are also wonderful interviews with the cast.

I loved all of the extras included in this set. I was able to laugh even more watching the behind the scenes extras, making the episodes new again to me. I adore the dry humor of Ricky Gervais. I can totally see why this series won  two Golden Globes. My favorite part of this set was the holiday episodes, they are too funny.

You can own this awesomely hilarious set yourself on November 22. The Office Special Edition would make a wonderful holiday gift for that special person in your life. Make sure to pick one up for yourself, or win a copy here! That’s right, we are giving away a copy of The Office Special Edition to one luck winner. All you have to do, is tell us your favorite scene from the show and why. One winner will be picked at random to win this special set.

This contest is only open to those in the USA. November 29,2011 is the last day entries will be put into the drawing. Good luck!

Brit DVD Review and Contest: The Office Special Editon is a post from: Anglotopia.net

Air New Zealand is running a sweepstakes to win a flight to London from Los Angeles to promote their new route from LA to London (direct flight). The prize also includes a 3 day London Pass as well.

Here are the prize details:

There is one (1) Grand Prize.

TheGrand Prize Winner will receive:

• Roundtrip economy class air transportation for two (2) from Los Angeles to London on Air New Zealand.
• Two (2) adult 3-day London Passes.

Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London from Los Angeles from Air New Zealand is a post from: Anglotopia.net

The latest contest we’ve uncovered relates to Scotland this time and the grand prize is an all expenses paid trip to Edinburgh for Hogmany.

Here are the prize details:

• Return flights for two people with Icelandair
• Four star accommodation at the Apex Waterloo
  Hotel in Edinburgh for 3 nights
• Launch the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Midnight
  Fireworks by Edinburgh Castle
• Attend the Opening Reception and be at the
  head of the Torchlight Procession in Edinburgh’s
  historic city centre
• VIP passes for all Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events,
  an Edinburgh Pass and much more…

It’s a great prize!

Contest is open to US and Canadian residents (except Quebec) who are 21 years or older.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us an complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

Click here to enter the contest and get more information.

Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to Scotland for Hogmany is a post from: Anglotopia.net

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 about Thatcher, but it’s actually 3 separate dramas about Thatcher that have been plopped into this DVD set to create a picture of 3 key moments in Margaret Thatcher’s political career.

Margaret Thatcher – The Long Road to Finchley

The first drama covers the early years of Thatcher’s career as the ambitious young political hack tries and tries again to achieve her dream of winning a seat in Parliament, despite institutional sexism and making enemies along the way. This is a fun an light drama that provides a nice insight into her early days and should inspire people with the idea that if they want something bad enough and they persevere at it – they’ll achieve it.

The Falklands Play

The second drama in the set changes tone completely and focuses on one of Thatcher’s most dramatic points in her career when the Falkland Islands War took place. It’s a riveting drama that doesn’t just focus on her but all the key players in the war. My only complaint is that I couldn’t keep all the characters straight but this is something I would watch again. It’s provides a great insight into Britain’s last war of aggression fought over British territory.

Margaret

The final drama in the set concerns all the back room dealing that lead to Margaret Thatcher’s downfall after 11 years in power. She was betrayed by her own cabinet and this drama provides a riveting look at the play by play scheming that lead to her downfall. It’s also moving and sad – especially when she leaves Downing Street for the last time.

All in all – it’s a great British Drama DVD set and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the minutiae of modern British political history (I eat this stuff up).

My only complaint is that there are no DVD extras whatsoever – nothing to frame each drama historically. It’s no big deal really – just keep the Wikipedia entry on Thatcher open to help you keep up with things if you get lost.

We’ve been provide an extra copy of this DVD set to giveaway to one lucky reader. If you’d like to try your hand at winning a copy – leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite British Prime Minister. You have until Sunday, November 6th to enter. USA Only.

Brit DVD Review: The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher Review and Giveaway! is a post from: Anglotopia.net

The Foundary – a website that features cool products for sale is sponsoring a predictably named London Calling contest to giveaway a trip to London.

The prize includes:

4 days, 3 nights at The Kensington Hotel
Airfare allowance
Trip is for two people

To enter the contest, you have to join The Foundary. One entry per person open to anyone 18 years or older.

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us an complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

Click here for details on how to enter.

Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London from The Foundary is a post from: Anglotopia.net

The latest win a trip to London contest we have is from Ted Baker. The prize includes flights, hotel and spending money on a trip to London.

Here are the prize details:

We’ll pay for your flights and show you the sights with a little help from our friends at Quintessentially Travel. *Prize includes – return flights, 3 nights stay in a top boutique hotel, luxury car transfers, £500 shopping spree & £500 spending money.

Contest is open to anyone 18 years or older. The entry deadline is October 31st – so enter fast!

Anglotopia Contest Disclaimer – PLEASE READ – before you email us an complain about the contest please understand that we are NOT running this contest NOR are we affiliated with it in anyway. We are merely providing the information that this contest exists.

For more information and to ENTER the contest – click here.

Anglophile Alert: Win a Ted Baker Sponsored Trip to London is a post from: Anglotopia.net