49 Up – British Social Study

Although it began as a political documentary, the series has become a film of human nature, existentialism, and the drama of success, failure, promise, disappointment, and growing up.

Norwegian Wood Explained

The lyrics of the song sketch an encounter between the singer and an unnamed girl (or “bird” in British slang). They drink wine in her room and talk into the night.

British Films With Character

Flicking through my DVD collection I notice that most of my British films have a violent theme to them. I am not sure why this is. My only conclusion is that although I do not have a violent nature, the characters based in the films are somewhat familiar to me.

Film: Cemetery Junction

Cemetery Junction is set in 1973, in Reading, Berkshire, where Gervais grew up. According to him, it is a “coming of age” story that is a cross between The Office and Mad Men.

Book: A Yank Back To England

Encouraged by Frances to take a break from plays and write up the family’s adventures and escapades on their annual visits across the pond, Denis wrote A Yank Back to England: The Prodigal Tourist Returns, his first book.

Postcards From Across The Pond

As a writer who has lived in both the UK and America, Michael Harling is well placed to write about life in both countries. His non-fiction humour book Postcards From Across the Pond, a look at British life from the point of view of an ‘accidental expat’, has recently been published…

Terry’s DVD Guide To Bristol

Join You Tube star and Bristolian, Terry The Odd Job Man, as he takes you on a hilarious tour of his beloved city of Bristol. An insight into Terry’s life, he visits Southmead, Bedminster, Kingswood, Filton, Clifton, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta and much, much more!!

United Kingdom Radio

Live talk radio from the UK! You can podcast the shows too on the website or itunes.

Missing Andy – Made In England

Missing Andy are on the crest of a wave that is about to crash through the music scene, ready to refresh the people that thirst for someone to make a stand and tell it the way it really is.

One Night In Turin Film

The events of this World Cup also laid the groundwork for what our national sport would become: the Premier league was born soon after, creating a top class football that could be enjoyed by everyone. Football, two decades ago, was our worst ambassador, now it has become one of our best.

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