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I will preface this review by saying that I am not the target demographic for this movie. I would normally probably not have even watched it except that it’s set in Oxford. For those that don’t know, Oxford is my favorite city in the UK outside of London, and I’ve… Read more »

As Blenheim Palace undergoes its most significant restoration in decades, the Oxfordshire estate has unveiled the definitive guide to capturing the perfect photograph at what many consider Britain’s greatest palace. The timing couldn’t be more poignant, as the UNESCO World Heritage Site marks 75 years since first opening its doors… Read more »

Note: In celebration of our book launch this week, we’re releasing this special discussion on British TV, but it’s not part of our numbered cadence of episodes. It’s truly an extra episode! In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas discusses the launch of his new book, ‘Great British… Read more »

After years of celebrating, analyzing, and passionately discussing British television here at Anglotopia, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our most comprehensive project yet: Great British Telly: An Anglophile’s Complete Guidebook to the Best of British TV.This 400-page tome represents the culmination of countless articles, reviews, and deep dives… Read more »

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews Naomi Kent, a British expat and CEO of the Boardroom Company, about her experiences growing up in British boarding schools. Was it like Hogwarts from Harry Potter? The reality is much more fascinating! Naomi shares her journey from living… Read more »

There’s something profoundly satisfying about a film that knows exactly what it wants to be and delivers it with quiet confidence. The Ballad of Wallis Island is precisely that kind of gem—a beautifully crafted character study that finds enormous depth in the smallest of stories, set against the breathtaking backdrop… Read more »

Rising majestically above the ancient city of York, the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter—better known as York Minster—stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Northern Europe. This magnificent cathedral, with its soaring towers reaching 230 feet into the Yorkshire sky, represents nearly eight centuries of continuous… Read more »

In the pantheon of British culinary traditions, few condiments command as much devotion—or inspire as much fierce debate—as Branston Pickle. This chunky, tangy, sweet-and-sour relish has been gracing British tables since 1922, earning its place as an essential component of the nation’s most beloved sandwich: the humble cheese and pickle.… Read more »

It’s been a quiet fortnight in the sleepy market town of Horsham, West Sussex, which is why I’m sitting in an overheated Kia on the A303 heading to Devon for an exciting mini-holiday. I say “sitting” because that’s what you do on the A303 when heading to Devon, and “overheated”… Read more »

A remarkable piece of British garden history has been rescued from decades of neglect at Blenheim Palace, where Head Gardener Andy Mills is breathing new life into a forgotten Grade II listed temple that even long-serving staff didn’t know existed.The Temple of Flora, built from limestone with a Welsh slate… Read more »