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The least straight-laced comedic sketches for the most straight-faced comedy fans, including Armstrong and Miller, Mitchell and Webb, Little Britain, Harry and Paul, plus Key and Peele Armstrong and Miller Roger: "What are you doing here Peter?" Holly: "Rog…" Peter: "Surprise! Happy birthday!" Roger: "Well it’s not my birthday for six months." Peter: "Sorry, happy... Continue Reading →
The lowdown of what Gloucestershire has given Britain, including literature, festivals, food 'n' drink, famous historical figures ...and a Michael Jackson song. My home county is supposably an innocuous corner of the land. A Liverpudlian housemate testily put it once: ‘Gloucestershire is known for NOTHING’. But is Gloucestershire - Glos for short - known for... Continue Reading →
You've heard of fish 'n' chips but here are seven dishes from across Great Britain that you have to try if you want to really immerse yourself in the culture. 1. Chicken Tikka Masala "Chicken Tikka Masala is now a true British national dish, not only because it is the most popular, but because it... Continue Reading →
Half a dozen UK movies that left their mark, that veered away from the Hollywood vibe and portray contemporary British culture before the Age of the Internet These are films I enjoyed in my younger days, just out of school, forever raiding my absent brother’s legendary stack of VHS movies. Each review includes the classic... Continue Reading →
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