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Take A Sneak Peak At British Crime Drama ‘Whitechapel’ Arriving Later This Month

Written on October 11, 2011 by Paul
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Having previewed PBS’s excellent fall lineup (Case Histories, starring Jason Isaac’s is a must see) a couple of weeks back, I thought I would turn my attention to a couple of BBC America’s crime dramas arriving over the next couple of months. The first show I have got round to watching is Whitechapel a crime…

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British Movie DVD & Blu-Ray Releases – 10/11/2011

Written on October 11, 2011 by Paul
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With literally only one British movie out on DVD over the last few weeks (Submarine) it is great to finally see some new releases and some good ones at that. First up is The Trip featuring Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan touring some of Britain’s best restaurants all while aggravating the hell out of each…

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Tags: Mr Nice, The Four Feathers, The Trip, World Of The Dead: Zombie Diaries 2

Kate and Pippa Middleton Get An ‘E! True Hollywood Story’ Special

Written on October 11, 2011 by Paul
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If you are fan of the The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton or her little sister Pippa, then flick your channel over to the E! network tomorrow night (October 12) as the cable network has announced plans to give the pair the ‘Hollywood Treatment’ with a new documentary about the now famous siblings. According to…

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Tags: Kate Middleton, Pippa Middleton, Royal

Brits Seen – Kenneth Branagh, James McAvoy, Luke Evans, Henry Cavill (twice), Lily Collins, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law & More!

Written on October 10, 2011 by Paul
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What a week, on-set photos, movie stills and featurettes seem to have been appearing left, right and center. Some brilliant stuff in this weeks ‘Brits Seen’ featuring great stars in some very cool looking movies. We have Kenneth Branagh, James McAvoy, Luke Evans, Henry Cavill (twice), Lily Collins, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law, Asa Butterfield, Stephen…

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Tags: Ben Kingsley, Jude Law

Brits On TV – Sting, Ioan Gruffudd, Simon Cowell & Hugh Laurie

Written on October 9, 2011 by Paul
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A number of Brits once again frequented the chat show circuit in the US this week. Sting appeared on David Letterman to discuss his recent 60th birthday bash (We will also post his live performance later), Horatio Hornblower aka Ioan Gruffudd admitted that he had ‘gone all L.A.’ as he now needs a pint of…

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Tags: Hugh Laurie, Ioan Gruffudd, Simon Cowell, Sting

British Poster Update – Sherlock, Doctor Who, Wuthering Heights & London Boulevard!

Written on October 8, 2011 by Paul
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Its not the quantity but the quality that matters! Only four pieces of artwork in this weeks poster update but all good’uns! We have the first poster from the second series of Sherlock, we have a cool looking London Boulevard poster now it has finally arrived in the US, an amazing Toy Story / Doctor…

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Tags: Doctor Who, London Boulevard, Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes, Wuthering Heights

Ricky Gervais To Host Golden Globes Again (Sort Of)!

Written on October 7, 2011 by Paul
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After officially hosting the last two Golden Globes ceremonies, British comedian Ricky Gervais has announced via his blog that next year he plans to host the awards again, but this time he is doing it his way! Although he has not been asked back to lead the televised event, he detailed plans to produce and…

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A ‘Stone Roses’ Authorized Biography Is In The Works!

Written on October 6, 2011 by Paul
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British indie legends and music pioneers, The Stone Roses have authorised a new book that will chronicle the highs and lows of their turbulent career. According to the Independent Journalist Simon Spence (who ghostwrote the memoirs of Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham, Stoned), has interviewed the members of the band, lead singer Ian Brown,…

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Damon Albarn Streams DRC Charity Album, Releases Video All While Working On A New Solo Album!

Written on October 5, 2011 by Paul
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Damon Albarn is a very busy boy. Not only has he been working on the charity record for the DRC music project, he has also announced that he is writing a new solo album too! For those of you that don’t know about DRC music, it features Damon Albarn, T-E-E-D, Dan The Automator, Jneiro Jarel,…

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Tags: Damon Albarn

Adele Forced To Cancel US Tour

Written on October 5, 2011 by Paul
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International singing sensation Adele vocal woes continue when she announced today that she has been forced to cancel her upcoming US tour that was expected to start in New Jersey later this week. After taking advise from doctors, Adele will need an extensive lay off in order to allow a haemorrhage on her vocal cord…

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British Movie DVD Releases – 10/25/2011

British Movie DVD Releases – 10/25/2011

October 24, 2011

Three great movies arriving on DVD this week. There is urban action, urban comedy and something comp…

Brits on TV – Matt Smith, Carey Mulligan, Orlando Bloom, Rowan Atkinson & Ricky Gervais

Brits on TV – Matt Smith, Carey Mulligan, Orlando Bloom, Rowan Atkinson & Ricky Gervais

October 23, 2011

With a couple of new British movies out this week it was no surprise to see a number of Brits hittin…

Catherine Tate To Return To ‘The Office’

Catherine Tate To Return To ‘The Office’

October 23, 2011

You may remember last year British comedian Catherine Tate appearing on the US version of The Office…

Doctor Who Roundup – See Matt Smith At Scream Awards, Craig Ferguson Interview, Pumpkin Templates & More!

Doctor Who Roundup – See Matt Smith At Scream Awards, Craig Ferguson Interview, Pumpkin Templates & More!

October 20, 2011

Despite the show not actually being broadcast at the moment there never seems to be a shortage of co…

British Poster Update – Sherlock Vs Sherlock, James Bond, Arthur Christmas & More!

British Poster Update – Sherlock Vs Sherlock, James Bond, Arthur Christmas & More!

October 18, 2011

It’s Sherlock vs Sherlock in this weeks poster update, with new artwork appearing from both th…

Brits on TV – Russell Brand, Idris Elba, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson, Anthony Head & More!

Brits on TV – Russell Brand, Idris Elba, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson, Anthony Head & More!

October 16, 2011

Lots of chatter from Brits on late night this week. Russell Brand appeared on Rosie O’Donnell&…

Downton Abbey – New Cast Interviews, Filming The Battles, Behind The Scenes At Highclere Castle & More!

Downton Abbey – New Cast Interviews, Filming The Battles, Behind The Scenes At Highclere Castle & More!

October 14, 2011

The return of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) award Emmy award-winning show is still a…

Watch ‘The Films of Ridley Scott’ Movie Montage

Watch ‘The Films of Ridley Scott’ Movie Montage

October 13, 2011

We love movie montages !!  Since we started the site we have featured the works of  Kees van Dijkh…

Watch New PBS Trailers & Clips For ‘Case Histories’ Starring Jason Isaacs

Watch New PBS Trailers & Clips For ‘Case Histories’ Starring Jason Isaacs

October 13, 2011

As well as giving you a sneak peek of Case Histories with a trailer from each episode, this is also …

Doctor Who Roundup – Parody, US TV References, Behind The Scenes, Mark Gatiss & More!

Doctor Who Roundup – Parody, US TV References, Behind The Scenes, Mark Gatiss & More!

October 12, 2011

I thought my weekly roundup may be coming to an end after the season 6 finale aired just over a week…

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