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Wishing you all a happy and successful 2013! Here's the stunning London fireworks for this year! … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]
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...]

Check out this new BBC One trailer for Doctor Who 2011 Christmas Special: The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Marks & Spencer has released a star studded video for their yearly Christmas commercial. Check it out below: … [Read more...]

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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