Wishing you all a happy and successful 2013! Here's the stunning London fireworks for this year! … [Read more...]
Video: The Queen’s 2012 Christmas Broadcast Message – Happy Christmas!
December 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
On Christmas Day in Britain, the nation stops at 3 O'clock in the afternoon to hear a message from their Queen. It's a time honored tradition. It's just been released on YouTube so here's the 2012 Christmas message from the Queen. Happy Christmas everyone! … [Read more...]
Brit TV: Sneak Peak at the Call the Midwife Christmas Special
November 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
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...]
Doctor Who: BBC Releases Children in Need Doctor Who Christmas Special Trailer and Prequel Clip
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
The Queen: The 2011 Christmas Message – Queen’s Christmas Speech – Watch Now!
December 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
As we have posted in previous years, here's the traditional Queen's annual Christmas message to her subjects for 2011. Watch it now below! Happy Christmas Your Majesty! … [Read more...]
Great Expectations: BBC Releases Two Clips from New Dickens Drama
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The BBC has released two new preview clips from their upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations starring Gillian Anderson. Pip Returns to Satis House - Great Expectations - BBC One Pip returns to Satis House a young gentleman. He is reunited with Miss Havisham and Estella. Miss Havisham has great hopes for their … [Read more...]
Top Gear: BBC Releases Trailer Preview for Top Gear India Christmas Special
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The BBC has released two trailer previews of the upcoming Top Gear India Christmas special which will see the Top Gear grew go on a trade mission to India, with a Top Gear bent. Top Gear India Special Trailer - BBC Two Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to … [Read more...]
Guide to a Crafty Christmas from John Lewis
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You can make your own Christmas decorations this year with John Lewis craft kits. Christmas is the perfect time to use your creative skills and imagination, and involve the whole family in making fun and festive decorations for the home. Craft kits are a simple way of making your own stockings, advent calendars, cards and bunting, to decorate a … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: BBC Releases New Doctor Who 2011 Christmas Special Trailer
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Check out this new BBC One trailer for Doctor Who 2011 Christmas Special: The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe. … [Read more...]
Christmas 2011: ITV Releases Trailer for their slate of Christmas Specials for 2011
December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
ITV has released a 2 minute preview of their 2011 Christmas special slate. We get glimpses of Downton Abbey, Poirot, Inspector Gently and more. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
How to Wrap Presents British Style with Fabric – Guide by John Lewis
December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this video Julia, one of our Partners, shows how to wrap a selection of presents using fabric. Fabric is a great alternative to paper gift wrap, and with various ribbons and trims from the Haberdashery department in our shops, you can give your presents a lovely personal touch. It's easy to work with, and because it's re-usable, it means no more … [Read more...]
Friday Fun: British Sailors on HMS Ocean Sing All I Want for Chistmas…
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A group of British Sailors on the HMS Ocean have made a fun video where they pretend to sing Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You. They were celebrating the end of their most recent tour of duty - originally 7 weeks that turned into 214 days as they were called up to take part in the Libyan conflict. … [Read more...]
Great Expectations Trailer – BBC One – Gillian Anderson Starring
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A few days ago we posted a great interview with Gillian Anderson about her upcoming role in the BBC's new version of Great Expectations. Now we have the first trailer preview. Check it out below: Lavish adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel in which orphan Pip becomes a gentleman when his life is transformed by a mystery benefactor. … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Two Clips Released from 2011 Christmas Special
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The BBC has released two clips from the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas Special The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe. Check them out below: … [Read more...]
BBC Christmas: The Beeb Releases Video Previews of their Christmas 2011 Specials
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The BBC has released a series of trailers to promote their Christmas 2011 Christmas Special lineup. BBC One Christmas 2011 - Christmas Feast A taste of BBC One's Christmas line up for 2011 featuring EastEnders, Lapland, Absolutely Fabulous, The Royal Bodyguard, Doctor Who, Frozen Planet, Mrs Brown's Boys, Winter Wipeout, Strictly Come Dancing, … [Read more...]
Video: BBC Releases Trailer for their 2011 Christmas Specials – Doctor Who
December 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The BBC has released its first trailer for it's 2011 Christmas specials. The trailer preview includes clips from Doctor Who, Great Expectations as well as all the other major specials this year. See the whole BBC Christmas line-up here. BBC Christmas Trailer 2011 … [Read more...]
Video: How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree British Style from John Lewis
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Simple steps to decorate a Christmas tree, from adding the lights through to putting the presents around the base. The Christmas tree is without a doubt, the key focal point of the home during the festive season and decorating it forms part of many people's annual Christmas traditions. Last year, John Lewis came up with 5 Christmas themes … [Read more...]
5 Years of John Lewis Christmas Adverts – Including the 2011 Commercial
November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
John Lewis Christmas 2007 advert, "Shadows" 60 second version of the 2007 John Lewis Christmas TV advert, called "Shadows". The soundtrack is Aubade/Morning Serenade from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. John Lewis Christmas Advert - November 2008 They used the Beatles in this one to moving affect. John Lewis 2009 Christmas … [Read more...]
Christmas 2011: BBC One Releases Fun Video Preview of their Holiday Lineup
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The BBC has released a rather creative look at their holiday season for BBC One. You won't find any footage from their upcoming 2011 Christmas Specials, but you'll find Karen Gillan and Matt Smith playing Twister with a Cyberman, among other amusing vignettes set to song. Check it out below! … [Read more...]
How to set a British Christmas Dinner – Guide from John Lewis
November 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
In this short video, John Lewis shares a few ideas so you can create your own, stunning seasonal table. We've updated a classic Christmas look, using Robin & Laurel tableware, with matching embroidered linen. The look is brought together with Christmas tree napkin rings, candles, red glasses and of course, the essential Christmas table … [Read more...]
Video: John Lewis 2011 Christmas Advert – Prepare to Break out the Tissues!
November 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
John Lewis is known for their touching and inspiring commercials they put together for the holiday season and this year's is no exception. From the video description: "For gifts you can't wait to give" There is something even more wonderful than receiving the perfect gift, and that is knowing you have found the perfect gift for someone you … [Read more...]
Christmas 2011: Marks & Spencer Christmas Commercial – Video
November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Marks & Spencer has released a star studded video for their yearly Christmas commercial. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
Video: Justin Bieber switches on the Westfield Christmas lights
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Justin Bieber sings song from his new album Under the Mistletoe and switches on the Christmas lights at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. Here's a video, if you're into this sort of thing. … [Read more...]
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