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I'm a huge Wallace and Gromit fan (we named our dog Gromit!) so I was excited to see that Visit England have enlisted the help the popular claymation duo to promote travel in England. Check out the video above. Love it! You can follow in Wallace & Gromit's footsteps plan your UK break and get a great offer from your local travel agent at … [Read more...]
Clara and the Doctor visit Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a order zithromax online desolate moor... Guest starring Jennifer Worth. … [Read more...]
On November 23rd, silence will fall as the First Question is asked... and things for the 1000+ year old Time Lord will never be the same again! Coming Soon, the 50th Anniversary 3D Special of Doctor Who! In anticipation for this, here's a trailer a superfan has made, it's not official - but it could almost be! … [Read more...]
It was bound to happen eventually - Downton Abbey has been zombified! Rob Kutner over on YouTube has made a fun parody of Downton and a certain cast member that recently departed the show has made a triumphant, hungry return. Hilarious! … [Read more...]
ITV has released the first trailer for Foyle's War, Series 8, which begins airing on ITV in the UK on Sunday, March 24th, 2013. No word yet on when it will air on PBS in the USA - probably this fall. Check out the preview and see the new challenges facing Christopher Foyle in 3 all new feature length adventures set after World War II. … [Read more...]
Here's a nice treat for a Friday. Acorn Media has posted a 13 minute behind the scenes look at the upcoming new series of Foyle's War. For those that don't know, the new series (which will air this summer on PBS) picks up in 1946 and sees Foyle navigating the secret world of spying after World War II. This video is the first good look we've had at … [Read more...]
Channel 4 in the UK aired a documentary a few weeks ago that showed a behind the scenes look for the search for Richard III. It was a very good program and it's unlikely to air in the USA. Someone was kind enough to upload it to YouTube where you can watch it in its entirety. It's well worth a watch as the whole story behind it is very … [Read more...]
In this fun video, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe gives us a guide on how to be a successful actor! Radcliffe has played in some of the most successful movies of the past decade, he has dedicated fans all over the world and knows some of the most influential actors and actresses of our time. No doubt it is a struggle to try and stay down to … [Read more...]
The folks over at Sesame Street have made a hilarious parody of Downton Abbey that they're calling Upside Downton Abbey. Cute and hilarious! Check it out below: … [Read more...]
This video can only be described at Michael Kitchen playing the theme to Foyle's War on an Electric Guitar. You're welcome. Hat tip to Quietly Enigmatic (Foyle's War Forum) for the discovery. … [Read more...]
This fun video shows what Downton Abbey would be like if it was a classic videogame for the Super Nintendo. … [Read more...]
With Series 19 of the British Top Gear (the best Top Gear) starting up on January 27, I wanted to take a look back at some of my personal favorite Top Gear Challenges. These aren’t necessarily ranked, as that would’ve been like trying to pick my favorite beer. This difficulty was compounded by the fact that the show has gone on for a decade … [Read more...]
The BBC has posted a preview video of the upcoming new series of Top Gear which starts in the UK on January 25th. No word yet on a US broadcasting date. … [Read more...]
Fiat, the carmaker, has released a fun music video featuring a British Mum rapping about the glories of being a mum in the modern era. It's hilarious. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
Love is the theme to the BBC in 2013. Clips featuring Dr. Who, The Voice, Miranda, Call the Midwife and Luther all feature in the two-minute trailer in which the tag line states: 'There's more to love in 2013.' Set to the Tom Odell song 'Another Love' the BBC 2013 trailer previews an exciting television year! … [Read more...]
The Colbert ReportGet More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive The Colbert Report recently aired a hilarious parody of Breaking Bad and Downton Abbey using the actual cast from Downton Abbey. It's hilarious - but the language is very strong - you've been warned! The video is probably only viewable in the … [Read more...]
The smash hit show Call the Midwife will return to screens in the UK this Christmas for a special Christmas episode followed by 8 new episodes of compelling period drama. We've got the first look at the Christmas Special here: No word yet on when this will air in the USA, probably fall 2013. … [Read more...]
During the BBC's annual Children in Need fundraiser telethon, as is the usual tradition, they aired a long trailer for the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special and a short prequel clip to get you prepared. Here's the trailer, introduced by Matt Smith and lovely new companion Jenna-Louise Coleman. And here's a longer clip they're … [Read more...]
Black Friday signifies the start of the holiday shopping season in the US. Opening before the sun rises stores will fight for your business by offering sales and deep discounts before the Thanksgiving turkey has even begun to digest. Long lines, mad dashes and to crushed spirits will likely result in a few bah humbugs. Why not take a more … [Read more...]
My husband is pretty much in charge of the clicker in our house. He rules the TV like a lazy monarch from his comfy reclining position on our well-worn couch, while from my overstuffed chair across the room, I watch whatever he chooses. Fortunately for me, my husband has fantastic taste in TV. Plus, he keeps up with trends in entertainment that … [Read more...]
In this video, David Mitchell gripes about Downton Abbey and makes some surprisingly cogent points about the second season's shortcomings. A very interesting view! … [Read more...]
After releasing a Downton Abbey clip last week giving us a peek at Shirley Maclaine playing Cora's mother, this week PBS has released a full trailer for series 3 of Downton Abbey. It's pretty light on the SPOILERS but provides some plot tidbits for the upcoming season. Watch Downton Abbey Season 3 Preview on PBS. See more from … [Read more...]
Here's a lovely supercut on YouTube of Basil Fawtly many unique 'Basilisms.' Hilarious! … [Read more...]
The folks over at PBS have released the first promo clip from Downton Abbey season 3 showing the fireworks that will ensue between The Dowager Countess and Cora's Mother, played by Shirley Maclaine. Watch Downton Abbey, Season 3: A Scene from Episode 1 on PBS. See more from Masterpiece. Downton Abbey starts in the UK in September … [Read more...]
Big news in the Doctor Who realm. It has finally been confirmed by the BBC that Doctor Who will return to TV screens for a 5 episode series on Saturday, September 1st. It will premiere in the UK on BBC 1 and in the USA on BBC America on the same day. Check your local listings. The BBC also announced that next week, they will release a web … [Read more...]
Have you ever wanted to watch Alan Rickman make a cup of tea in epic slow motion to the music from Inception? Your wish has come true. Awesome. … [Read more...]
British TV channel ITV has released a trailer for their upcoming slate of Autumn Drama and it features a tantalizing look at Downton Abbey Series 3 - watch all the way to the end for a glimpse of Shirley MacLaine as Cora's mother. For details on the other shows featured in the trailer, here's the press release from ITV: The Drama Lives on … [Read more...]
Last week we brought you a ton of pictures from Benedict Cumberbatch's new series called Parade's End. Today, we bring you the first trailer. … [Read more...]
The Olympic Ticket Scalper with Sir Patrick Stewart, Ryan Lochte, Simon Pegg & Maisie Williams from Patrick Stewart Sir Patrick Stewart plays a London 2012 Olympic Ticket Scalper from the East End in this hilarious video with a cameo from Simon Pegg and Ryan Lochte. … [Read more...]
Our friends at WTHR in Indianapolis had the rare chance to go behind the scenes of the clock tower that's home to Big Ben. Check out this fascinating video about it! 13 WTHR Indianapolis … [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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