This Week from Anglotopia March 20, 2011

The London American: Guide to Having a Pint in London – List of Cool Pubs The first week I got here, I heard someone invite a friend for a pint. I asked if this actually meant “a pint,” not like the American “a coffee.” Asking someone for a coffee never actually means having a coffee; […]

Prince William tours flood and cyclone-ravaged parts of Queensland giving a boost to disaster weary residents. 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

A host of stars, including Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Harry Enfield and Victoria Wood join forces for a period-drama-themed spoof for Red Nose Day. A fun thing to watch on Sunday morning. Upstairs Downstairs Abbey Part 1: Upstairs Downstairs Abbey Part 2: Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous […]

Mother’s Day in the UK often falls during Lent, which can make present-buying a little difficult!  The usual box of chocs from a swanky London chocolate shop might be off the cards, as many of us choose to give up the luxury of chocolate for this 40-day period. Rather than give my mum some chocolates […]

We weren’t planning on being in London for the Royal Wedding as we just had a baby – but a few opportunities have come up that we can’t say no to – so I’m making a solo trip to London for 5 days to cover the Royal Wedding. And there’s rumors afoot that we may […]

Earlier this week the government has published a statement of intent outlining major reform to the immigration system focusing on rebalancing the economy by supporting a private-sector-led economic recovery and rewarding those who contribute to the economic growth. The changes will come into effect on 6 April 2011 and will mainly benefit foreign entrepreneurs and […]

Donate and download exclusive content and top sketches at http://www.bbc.co.uk/rednoseday A special two-part mini episode with the Doctor, Amy and Rory in danger aboard the TARDIS. If you enjoyed these Doctor Who mini-sepcials – then be sure to donate to the Red Nose Day Appeal! Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post […]

Here’s a first look behind the scenes of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – due in theaters this summer. 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

The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 76 has a feature on actor/writer/comedian Simon Pegg. His latest movie, “Paul” opens in the U.S. on March 18th, providing us with the perfect excuse to talk about his start in British TV in the 1990s before he broke out into films. Also, reviews of “Monroe” […]

The speech by Prince William at the official service on March 18 in Christchurch, New Zealand at a memorial service for the recent Earthquake victims. 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 […]

We had a chance to sit down with Laura Waddell – one of the Brit stars with a role in the upcoming Lifetime produced movie about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s love story. 1. Congratulations on booking the role as Kate’s boss in the upcoming William and Kate film. Please tell us more about the […]

We begin with more sad news as Michael Gough has passed away at age 94. Gough is known mainly to Who fans as the Celestial Toymaker and Councillor Hedin in Arc of Infinity. Gough was also married to former companion, Anneke Wills. When you see the remaining parts of The Celestial Toymaker, it becomes apparent he […]

From Mapperton to Pilsdon Pen, Beaminster to Bridport, this tiny part of West Dorset is what I now call home. Here is a French view of this sleepy corner of the world. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print Friendly Share this on Reddit […]

There is nothing more quintessentially English than the image of a cross-gabled roof supporting large chimneys that suggest huge inner fireplaces. These sitting atop a wood shingled structure, set in an old-fashioned English garden. It is this image, this representation of an ideal time, that many English people seek to rediscover and many tourists wish […]

By Katie Butcher, Co-Founder of the Run Away! Travel Blog One of the real joys of travel is experiencing and embracing other cultures. If you’ve read this blog at all (and, hey, if you haven’t, welcome … tell all your friends!), you can’t have missed that we’re a little bit in love with the British. […]

I think most Anglophiles have a list of Brits they’d love to see get their own American TV show. I wonder how many of them have Katie Price on that list. Ah well, because reports indicate that she is, once again, going to be on our television screens. Price, also known by professional moniker Jordan, […]

Essex has one of the longest coastlines of any county in England. It certainly has the longest pleasure pier in the world. Indeed, Essex boasts a real maritime flavour. The resorts of Southend, Clacton, and the quieter resorts of Walton and Frinton offer all the traditional fun of the seaside and much more. Less well […]

The world-class attractions found throughout London make the country’s capital an extremely popular destination for weekend breaks. Visiting the likes of Buckingham Palace and the London Eye can lead you to build up quite an appetite, so it’s important to know about the best places to eat in the city. London is home to some […]

Prince William has arrived in Christchurch on his visit to disaster-hit areas of the country. The Prince will be in New Zealand a couple days before moving on to Australia to survey the flood damage in Queensland. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Post this to Posterous Send this page to Print […]

We’ve just gotten word that BBC America will be airing the Royal Wedding live as it happens in the UK. Not only that thy’re going to simulcast the official coverage from BBC One in the UK – so you’ll see it exactly was those in the UK will see it. It will be broadcast commercial […]

  Dirty Deal Duchess Outs The Duke The Daily Mail revealed that the Duchess of York accepted £15,000 from Prince Andrew’s associate, a convicted child sex offender,  to help pay off her debts. Though she previously denied it, Fergie has now claimed the deal really was brokered by her ex-husband, and disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein […]

On Valentine’s Day, I took myself out for a single girl’s date in London. I figured the most romantic thing I could do was to see “Sexual Nature,” a temporary exhibit about the mating habits of animals. The exhibit features pictures, video, and animal sex taxidermy!  We all knew the British were “stuffy” about sex […]

This is a fun little piece of information put together by the guy who also put together that great video a few months ago detailing the countries that make up the U.K. He was curious about passport ownership rates and compiled the data. Here’s the results — and they’re rather surprising. I’m really not surprised […]

England is a wonderful place to go for a visit. It has some of the most beautiful countryside in all of Europe, as well as some great historical sites to explore. One of the best things about visiting historic England is the wide variety of quirky and unusual places you can stay. Here are 10 […]

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