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This Week from Anglotopia March 13, 2011

Mar 13, 2011 By Jonathan

  • Video: This Week’s British Travel News from VB.TV – Wizard of Oz, King Lear, British Film and More
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  • British Movies: Attack the Block Trailer Released
    This looks fun! From the producers of Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World comes Attack of the Block, a fast funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground, a tower block into […]
  • Ancient Rivalry Comes to BBC America This Month – Oxford Cambridge Boat Race in the USA
    One of my favorite events in the U.K. sporting calendar is the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race. Held every year for hundreds of years, it’s a rivalry that goes back centuries. It’s so awesome to watch the boats plow down the Thames with the beautiful backdrop of London going by. This year, Anglophiles and British Expats […]
  • Video: Girl Begs Stephen Fry To Have His Baby
    This is hilarious. A girl begs Stephen Fry to let her have his baby. From the description: On YouTube, one of the highest compliments you can pay someone is telling them that you want to have their babies. This song isn’t necessarily about that. I adore Stephen Fry, and think that our gene pool would […]
  • Video: A Tribute to David Tennant’s Left Eyebrow
    This is a fun video! A tribute to one of the best left eyebrows ever seen on television. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print Friendly Share this on Reddit Share this on Tumblr Tweet This! Get Shareaholic
  • Doctor Who: Get Your Very Own TARDIS Door for Your House
    File this under AWESOME. This company makes unique doors, and they’ve got a TARDIS door that fits over your existing door to give you the ultimate geek cred in your house. And it only costs $350. The detail and workmanship is quite impressive, and it beats having to build an entire TARDIS from scratch. For […]
  • Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London from Air New Zealand
    The latest contest to come through the wires is sponsored by Air New Zealand – which apparently now flies to the U.K. from the U.S.A. The details:   From March 5 – April 11, you can enter to win the Royal Treatment Sweepstakes. Winner will receive: Round trip economy airfare for two to London on […]
  • Open Gardens: A glimpse into London’s secret squares
    The 2011 Open Garden Squares Weekend takes place in London on 11–12 June, when around 200 private squares and other hidden gardens in the capital will be open to the public. This is the 13th year of the event, designed to highlight the important contribution private community gardens and squares make to London’s environment. This […]
  • Anglophile Alert: British Airways Launches Great Sale! As Low as $420 Round Trip!
    Our friends at British Airways have announced a great sale that’s definitely worth sharing with you guys. It’s for spring travel to the U.K. and Europe. Taking advantage of their new partnership with American Airlines, they now fly to more destinations. Here are some sample fares from New York: London from New York (JFK) $210 […]
  • Video: The Queen Visits Lovely Warwickshire
    Her Majesty opens the Royal Shakespeare’s Company’s new theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print Friendly Share this on Reddit Share this on Tumblr Tweet This! Get Shareaholic
  • Video: Preview Released for the Prince William and Kate Middleton Love Story Movie
    A preview has been released of the upcoming Lifetime-produced film about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s love story. This could either be really good or really be bad. It will probably be the latter. What do you think? Let us know in the comments! Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this […]
  • British Movies: IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade Directs “Submarine”
    Did you know that Richard Ayoade, one of the stars of the awesome comedy The IT Crowd, has made a movie? I didn’t either! Check out the trailer below for Submarine. Here’s the plot summary: A comedy which follows a 15-year-old boy with two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to […]
  • A power house for 900 years – New Exhibit at the Tower of London
    A new permanent exhibition opens in April at the Tower of London, exploring the building’s remarkable history and its importance as a fortress, a palace, a prison, and a base for royal power. Power House will uncover the stories and personalities behind the major organisations of state, who took care of royal business from within […]
  • British TV Podcast Show #75 – Comic Relief – Red Nose Day Guide
    The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 75 has a feature on Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day which will be on March 18th this year. We’ll talk about the history of the event, some of the classic comedy sketches that have appeared over the years, and what to expect this time. Plus a […]
  • Doctor Who: Series 6 USA Airdate Set by BBC America
    This is a small news item with big news implications. Doctor Who Series 6 has a premiere date set for the U.S.A. on BBC America. BBC America and BBC America HD will air the first part of a two-part premiere on Saturday, April 23rd at 9/8 EST. This is pretty amazing news considering that the […]
  • Doctor Whooligan 3-9-11: Latest Doctor Who Series Six News, Casting News, Book News and More!
    It certainly has been a busy week. Torchwood is still filming in L.A., Doctor Who is still filming in Wales, and somewhere in between, fandom is being treated to a heavy dose of nostalgia as several older episodes are making their way to DVD. There is definitely a sense of excitement in the air. People seem […]
  • Coolest DVD Cabinet Ever – London Red Phone Box
    This is crazy awesome – a DVD/CD cabinet made to look like a London Red Phone Box. It’s a bit pricey at $142 – but it’s freaking cool and worth it! This will go great in my office or in my living room to house all my great British TV dvd’s! Call Box Media Cabinet  […]
  • Royal Round Up 3-8-11: Scheming Yorks; BBCA Royal Line Up; Kate Welcomed in Belfast
    Duchess’ “Error of Judgment” Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is in all kinds of hot water regarding his friendships and finances. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, isn’t the only one with problems now. Fergie admitted that she received money from convicted pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein to help pay off her debts. She let it be […]
  • Brighton Festival: A festival for liberty and justice
    Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi is this year’s guest director of the Brighton Festival. The Burmese human rights advocate has asked the festival organisers to “use your liberty to promote ours.” Brighton, on the England’s south coast, considers itself to be the U.K.’s most liberal city and the place to host a […]
  • Royal Wedding: Designer Chosen for Royal Wedding Dress – Video
    Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen, will design Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, according to reports. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print Friendly Share this on Reddit Share this on Tumblr Tweet This! Get Shareaholic
  • Prince William to Visit Disaster Stricken Australia and New Zealand Next Week
    He may be busy with work and his upcoming wedding, but Prince William is going to manage a visit to disaster-stricken Australia and New Zealand next week. According to the BBC: Prince William will visit New Zealand and Australia next week to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters, St James’s Palace has said. The […]
  • Pancake Day: Prince William and Kate Middleton Compete in Pancake Race – Videos
    On their first visit to Northern Ireland, Prince William and Kate Middleton test their pancake flipping skills. The future princess tests her flipping skills during her first royal visit to Northern Ireland with Prince William. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print Friendly Share […]
  • Royal Mail Releases First Harry Potter Stamps – Magical Realms Collection
    Britain’s Royal Mail is releasing two Harry Potter related stamps as part of a collection of stamps related to magical realms. Featured on the stamps are Dumbledore and Voldemort as well as other characters from fantasy and fiction. Check out the details and buy them here. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? […]
  • Royal Wedding: Palace Releases Official Biography of Kate Middleton and Picture Gallery – Video Inside
    The official Royal Wedding website released an official biography of royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton. They also released a gallery of pictures of Kate charting her life. And finally we have a video from ITN news analyzing them. Here’s the official Kate Middleton biography: Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born to Michael and Carole Middleton at the […]
  • Doctor Who: Fun Video – Dog vs. a Dalek
    This video is hilarious. We did this to my dog a while ago, and he had the exact same reaction. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print Friendly Share this on Reddit Share this on Tumblr Tweet This! Get Shareaholic
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