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Editor’s Note: Please note that we will not be getting into the politics of immigration to the UK, a toxic and emotive subject – this is only a practical guide. Save the politics for somewhere else, please. This is a happy place.Many American Anglophiles dream of moving to the United… Read more »

The Young Ones stands as one of the most influential and anarchic British sitcoms ever made, blending surreal humor, slapstick violence, and punk rock attitude into a revolutionary comedy cocktail. Running in the early 1980s, it followed four mismatched student housemates – Rick, Vyvyan, Neil, and Mike – as they… Read more »

Timothy West, CBE, one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors who graced stage and screen for over six decades, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90. His family announced that he spent his final moments surrounded by friends and family, with care provided by NHS… Read more »

Thornbury Castle, located in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, England, is a magnificent Tudor castle with a rich and compelling history. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the ambition, power, and tumultuous times of the Tudor era. Now a hotel, this special place just outside of the Cotswolds is a… Read more »

Over a decade ago, I wrote an article about some of Benjamin Britten’s best works. And near the end, I promised to write a larger article about War Requiem. This did not come to pass, mostly because I figured out that I was well out of my depth trying to… Read more »

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, historian and author Katherine Carter offers a fascinating look into her new book, Churchill’s Citadel, which examines Winston Churchill’s pivotal “wilderness years” of the 1930s. Katherine shares her lifelong passion for history and her journey to becoming Chartwell’s curator, diving into how this beloved… Read more »

Following the 2024 Churchill Conference in London recently, attendees traveled to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, where Sir Winston Churchill was born 150 years ago, to witness the unveiling of a new statue celebrating the wartime leader’s passion for painting. The statue, created by artist Paul Rafferty, captures Churchill standing at… Read more »

We have two copies of Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm by Katherine Carter to give away. We’re launching the contest in advance of our special podcast coming Friday where we have a wonderful interview with Katherine.The book is out now in the USA! I’ve read it,… Read more »

For American visitors to the UK, language can sometimes feel like a minefield, with words that seem the same but carry vastly different meanings. Here’s a fun guide to some common American terms that take on new (and sometimes surprising!) definitions across the pond. Understanding these differences can save you… Read more »

In exciting news for fans, Amazon Prime Video has renewed Clarkson’s Farm for a fifth season even before Season 4 has premiered! The popular documentary series, which follows Jeremy Clarkson’s unpredictable farming adventures at his beloved Diddly Squat Farm, has set new viewing records in the UK.Clarkson broke the news… Read more »