Blog Profile / Anglotopia
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| Archived Since: | August 30, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Brit TV Preview: Labyrinth – Starring Jessica Brown Findlay from Downton Abbey
After 21st Century archaeologist Alice Tanner discovers a labyrinth carved into a cave in the South of France she begins to have dreams involving a 13th century French woman named Alais. The young Alais holds the secrets of the labyrinth, as well as The Book of Words, The Book of Potions and The Book of [...]Show More Summary
Adele to record duet with Robbie Williams… in Swing!
As you know, it’ll take a long time for Adele to come out with her next album [Insert Adele's age at time of recording here], her follow-up to her award-winning 2011 album 21 [current chart positions: US: 23, UK: 42], and it’ll no doubt be years before the next Bond film comes out so she [...]Show More Summary
Earth Station One Episode 31 – Doctor Who Series 7b Preview
The time has almost come and it seems the wait for The Doctor’s return has been longer than ever! Although the 50th anniversary of the franchise doesn’t officially begin until later this year, Steven Moffat and company have already promised that the second half of the season will be one for the ages! Join Mike, [...]Show More Summary
Brit TV Preview: Plebs – A Modern Comedy in Ancient Times
Marcus, Stylax, and Grumio are three guys from the burbs trying to make it in the big city. In this new comedy from ITV the three lads from the farm try to live their everyday life in the usual guy way: meet women, sleep with said women, hold down a job, and break into the [...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast About London, 22 March 2013
Londonist Out Loud a podcast about London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. Londonist...Show More Summary
London Theatre: Your Chance to See Helen Mirren at The Queen in The Audience in the USA!
Many of you know that Helen Mirren has reprised her role as The Queen in a new play in London’s West End called The Audience. The play seeks to explore the relationship between the Queen and her various Prime Ministers – going all the way back to Winston Churchill. Sounds really exciting and its opened [...]Show More Summary
Anglophile Deal: Stay in Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Replica in Virginia
A while back we put together a list of British attractions in the USA and it was very popular. So popular, the owner of one of the attractions got in touch with us with a special offer for Anglotopia readers. Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Bed and Breakfast is a replica of the iconic Shakespeare location that [...]Show More Summary
Brit Music: Morrissey could possibly retire soon
Morrissey. Whether you idolise him for his work in the Smiths, which is, for better or for worse, one of the most influential bands in Britain, or you think he’s a pompous ass who may be one of the few people in the British music industry more abrasive than Noel Gallagher, this news might interest [...]Show More Summary
British Landscapes Photography: Churches, Chapels and Crosses – Concluding Part
Its a couple of months now since we took our last look at these so here’s the final few images on this subject, at least for the time being. To start with I am recalling some images from my trip to the “Queen of the Hebrides”, the Isle of Islay in the Spring of 2010. [...]Show More Summary
Brit TV Preview: The Village – New Sprawling Brit TV Epic
Spanning 1914 to 1916 the new BBC One series will chart the life of one poor family in The Village. John Middleton (John Simm) an alcoholic farmer in the Peak District and his wife Grace (Maxine Peake) struggle to raise their two boys Joe and Bert. As John succumbs to drink, the farm fails and [...]Show More Summary
Young British Designer Emily Tonkin launches new Tennis Wear Line 30:fifteen
Emily Tonkin may only be 25, but she has always had her eye on fashion. She grew up in a sporty family, so after training at FIDM in Los Angeles it was only natural she launched a fitness line. In a short time this sporty, yet girly line of ladies tennis wear 30:fifteen is already [...]Show More Summary
Brit Movies: First Alan Partridge Movie Trailer Released
We now have our first look at the upcoming Alan Partridge movie. The teaser trailer for the new Alan Partridge film, ‘Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa’. Alan and Sidekick Simon try to think up the name for the movie. It’s in cinemas 7th August. Fun! The post Brit Movies: First Alan Partridge Movie Trailer Released appeared first on Anglotopia.net.
Video: Doctor Who – The 50th Anniversary BBC One Fan Trailer
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 [...]Show More Summary
Downton Abbey: Zombies Invade Downton in Downton Zombey Parody – Video
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! The post Downton Abbey: Zombies Invade Downton in Downton Zombey Parody – Video appeared first on Anglotopia.net.
Doctor Whooligan: Matt Smith Leaving Rumor, Season Seven, The Mind of Evil, JLC On Ferguson, Doctor Who On EW, The Bells Of St. John
Those waiting to see more Doctor Who are almost there! The season continues on March 30th at 8:00pm EST on BBC America. By all standards the second part of the season appears to be an all out assault on fans who are eager for the fiftieth anniversary. It is exciting. MATT SMITH LEAVING? Take this [...]Show More Summary
The Fiver: Top 5 Most Uplifting British Films To Cheer You Up
Undoubtedly, one of the reasons we go see films is to experience a story that raises our spirits. A great film can make us laugh and cry, but ultimately makes us feel better about life, the world around us, and ourselves. Since the beginning of its film industry, Britain has created a great number of [...]Show More Summary
Brit DVD Reviews: She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens by Athena
Based on Helen Castors’ history book She Wolves: The Woman Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth, the DVD She-Wolves: Early Queens of England by Athena, recounts the struggles, triumphs, intrigue and tragedies surrounding the early Queens of England. The three-episode set, hosted and narrated by Castors, briefly tells the story of these early Queens. [...]Show More Summary
Brit TV Preview: Goodbye Television Centre
After 53 years the BBC is vacating its West London headquarters as it relocates the television and news departments to Broadcasting House in central London while sport and children’s programming are now based in Salford. Opening on June 29th, 1960, the building housed the studios responsible for most of the BBC programming for Monty Python [...]Show More Summary
Brit Music: Joss Stone murder plot trial begins
“Apart from someone (police) coming around to say someone is trying to kill me, it was a really nice day.” Although these words might seem to have come from an old Ealing comedy, maybe something starring Alec Guinness, these words really came from pop singer Joss Stone. Folks, I owe a lot to Joss Stone. [...]Show More Summary
Laura’s London: David Bowie Is – Latest Exhibition at The V&A
David Bowie is one of the most influential artists of our time. He has been at the forefront of the world of popular music for nearly 50 years and his immense creativity positions him as one of the most innovative performers of all time. For the exhibition, the V&A’s curators, Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, [...]Show More Summary