Netflix has released a new official trailer for season 2 of The Crown and also confirmed the launch date which will be December 8th, 2017. We loved the first season of The Crown so we are very excited about the new season. Season 2 will start with the Suez Crisis and go into the 1960's. From Netflix: Beginning with soldiers in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces fighting an illegal … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: The Crown – Season 2 New Official Trailer Released
British TV Videos
Brit TV: Call the Midwife – Christmas Special 2016 Trailer
The Call the Midwife Christmas special is starting to become a welcome Christmas tradition. Here is a preview for this year's which will air in both the UK and USA at Christmas. … [Read more...] about Brit TV: Call the Midwife – Christmas Special 2016 Trailer
Doctor Who: Christmas Special Sneak Preview – Video
During the BBC's Children in Need telethon that night, they aired an extended preview from the upcoming Christmas Special. It's looking like cheeky Christmas fun, which is to be expected from a Doctor Who Christmas Special. It will air on Christmas Day in the UK and the USA and also play a few days later in some movie theaters. … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Christmas Special Sneak Preview – Video
Brit Telly: BBC’s Sherlock Get the Honest Trailer Treatment – Video
The folks over at Screenjunkies on YouTube have given BBC's Sherlock the 'Honest Trailer' treatment where they sarcastically talk about a TV show or movie. It's rather funny! … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: BBC’s Sherlock Get the Honest Trailer Treatment – Video
Brit TV: Another Poldark Preview Released
Last week saw PBS releasing their preview of the upcoming hit British TV series of Poldark. This week, the BBC have released their own trailer (as it comes back a few weeks earlier in the UK). The tone and footage is different so we get a much better look at what to expect from the upcoming series. Can't wait! It premiere on the BBC in a few weeks and then on PBS Masterpiece … [Read more...] about Brit TV: Another Poldark Preview Released
Brit Telly: First Full Trailer Released for New Victoria Drama from ITV
ITV has released the first long trailer for the upcoming new drama about Queen Victoria starring former Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman. Check it out: This looks really, really good. Victoria will air in the U.K. in 2016, with the eight-part series hitting the U.S. in 2017. Coleman is joined by Rufus Sewell as Lord Melbourne and Tom Hughes, who takes on the role of … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: First Full Trailer Released for New Victoria Drama from ITV
Poldark: Our First Look at Poldark Series 2 – Video
We're getting pretty excited that Ross Poldark will be returning to our screens for a second series in September. Yesterday in California they had a press event and released the first preview of what's in store. Check it out below. Poldark series 2 begins in the UK in early September and begins on PBS Masterpiece at the end of September. … [Read more...] about Poldark: Our First Look at Poldark Series 2 – Video
Netflix’s 10 Part Drama about HM The Queen Starts November 4th Worldwide – New Trailer Inside
We've been very excited about this. Netflix has announced the release date of their new 10 part drama about the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign starring Claire Foy as HM The Queen and Matt Smith as the Duke of Edinburgh. Created by London-born writer Peter Morgan (The Queen, The Audience, Frost/Nixon), the series stars former Doctor Who actor Matt Smith as the Duke … [Read more...] about Netflix’s 10 Part Drama about HM The Queen Starts November 4th Worldwide – New Trailer Inside
Top Gear: New Top Gear Series Trailer With New Hosts – Video
It's been a year now since we've seen any new Top Gear footage after the old team was forced out and the new team came on board (a saga we won't recount here, not necessary). I must say that I'm looking forward to the new series, even with the new slate of hosts. (But I'm also looking forward to the Old Gang's new show on Amazon Prime). Whether or not it will be any good … [Read more...] about Top Gear: New Top Gear Series Trailer With New Hosts – Video
Downton: Stephen Colbert Gets Downton Abbey Actors to Read Parts in American Accents – Hilarity Ensures – Video
In this really funny video from The Last Show with Stephen Colbert, he gets three cast members from Downton Abbey to read their parts in American style accents (admittedly they aren't very good either). It's very very funny. … [Read more...] about Downton: Stephen Colbert Gets Downton Abbey Actors to Read Parts in American Accents – Hilarity Ensures – Video
The Sherlock Victorian Set Special: New Trailer Released – Video
PBS Masterpiece have released a new trailer for the upcoming Sherlock special that is set in the Victorian Era. Check it out below: … [Read more...] about The Sherlock Victorian Set Special: New Trailer Released – Video
Brit Telly: Mr. Bean – 25th Anniversary – Mr Bean Drives His Mini Again Around London! – Video
To celebrate Mr Beans 25th anniversary, Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean, drives around through the parks and landmarks of London in Mr Beans Iconic Mini. Very cool to see him in character again! … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: Mr. Bean – 25th Anniversary – Mr Bean Drives His Mini Again Around London! – Video
Royal Weekend: Trooping the Colour 2015 Full BBC Coverage – YouTube
London was filled with the sights and sounds of pomp and ceremony at the Queen's Official Birthday was marked with the Trooping the Colour ceremony. It's well worth a watch for anyone interesting in British cultural traditions. Always stay until the flypast at the end. This video is the full BBC coverage. London was filled with the sights and sounds of pomp and ceremony … [Read more...] about Royal Weekend: Trooping the Colour 2015 Full BBC Coverage – YouTube
Friday Fun: Liam Neeson Reads a Bedtime Story – Hilarious Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQZAUVOMoGk The great Liam Neeson reads a classic children’s book. It's hilarious. … [Read more...] about Friday Fun: Liam Neeson Reads a Bedtime Story – Hilarious Video
Downton Abbey: Downton Funk – Uptown Funk / Downton Abbey Mash-Up – Hilarious Video
We love a good parody of Downton Abbey and the folks at College Humor have a new with a funk them. Nothing's funkier than Post-Edwardian British class struggles. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO7t7fRk4IU … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: Downton Funk – Uptown Funk / Downton Abbey Mash-Up – Hilarious Video
Video: A User’s Guide to British Comedy – How Well Do You Know British Comedy? – Anglophenia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgTB4p5Rah8 Most Americans know Monty Python and AbFab, but here are some basics you should know to consider yourself well-versed on British comedy. Another great video from the folks at Anglophenia. … [Read more...] about Video: A User’s Guide to British Comedy – How Well Do You Know British Comedy? – Anglophenia
Brit Telly: First Look at the Poldark Remake Starring Aidan Turner
The BBC has released the first good look at the new Poldark remake starring Aidan Turner (The Hobbit). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A0U6kQNCN0 About Poldark Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: First Look at the Poldark Remake Starring Aidan Turner
Frat Boys Love Downton Too – Downton Abbey (With My Bros) by Dave and Brian – Hilarious Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5YMV6FNFac You will find Downton Abbey fans in the most surprisingly places. One place I did not think to look was a Frat House. No one loves Downton Abbey more than theseDelta Alpha Frat Guys. Very funny stuff! … [Read more...] about Frat Boys Love Downton Too – Downton Abbey (With My Bros) by Dave and Brian – Hilarious Music Video
Mrs Bates Goes to Hollywood: Joanne Froggatt Wins Big at the Golden Globes and Makes Moving Speech
Joanne Froggat - who plays Anna Bates on hit show Downton Abbey - won big last night at the Golden Globes. She wont the award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV show. Check out her moving acceptance speech below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my07C3tO4Z4 … [Read more...] about Mrs Bates Goes to Hollywood: Joanne Froggatt Wins Big at the Golden Globes and Makes Moving Speech
Happy New Year from Anglotopia! Here’s the London New Year’s Fireworks from the BBC
We want to wish all our Anglotopia readers a very Happy New Year! Here's to 2015 being the best year yet. Here's the footage from the BBC of London's New Year's celebrations last night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXk-7tA21Kw … [Read more...] about Happy New Year from Anglotopia! Here’s the London New Year’s Fireworks from the BBC
British Christmas: Our Most Favorite New British Christmas Tradition – The Snowman – Watch Here
As many of you may remember, the Anglotopia family had the opportunity to spend Christmas in Britain last year and it was a truly magical trip. We weren't able to go again this year, but we plan to go again in the future. It's truly a lovely time to be in Britain, even when the weather is awful. There's just something to be said for curling up in front of a stone fireplace in a … [Read more...] about British Christmas: Our Most Favorite New British Christmas Tradition – The Snowman – Watch Here
Downton Abbey: Watch the Hilarious Downton Abbey Cast Spoof Starring George Clooney
There's been a ton of hype over the news that George Clooney would be starring in a special 0ne-off Downton Abbey Spoof with the cast of the show for ITV's Text Santa Appeal. They spoof has now aired and it's available on YouTube. It's quite simply hilarious! Watch it for yourself below - there are no SPOILERS for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: Watch the Hilarious Downton Abbey Cast Spoof Starring George Clooney
Foyle’s War Series 9 Trailer Preview Gives a Peek at What’s in Store in the New Series
As we reported a couple weeks, ago Foyle's War is returning for 3 new episodes, like the last series they'll be set after the War as Foyle deals with the aftermath. Acorn Media have released a new trailer giving us our first good look at the new series and it's looks awesome! Post by Foyle's War Fans. Acorn Media also annouced a few weeks ago that the new … [Read more...] about Foyle’s War Series 9 Trailer Preview Gives a Peek at What’s in Store in the New Series
British Telly: TV Shows America Stole From Britain That You May Not Have Realized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0oFS2SQM1U Your favorite classic American TV shows were originally British? Anglophenia's Siobhan Thompson looks at the many series we've pilfered from the folks across the Pond. Many of which you may not have realized. Visit the Anglophenia blog: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia … [Read more...] about British Telly: TV Shows America Stole From Britain That You May Not Have Realized
Christmas 2014: Sainsbury’s Releases Moving Christmas Commercial to Rival John Lewis
John Lewis melted all our hearts last week with the new Monty the Penguin Christmas ad. This week it's Sainsbury's turn with a moving tribute to the men who fought in World War I. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWF2JBb1bvM From the video description: Presenting the new Sainsbury’s Christmas advert. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion. Inspired by real … [Read more...] about Christmas 2014: Sainsbury’s Releases Moving Christmas Commercial to Rival John Lewis
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