Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Top 50 British Songs of 2009

By | Posted on December 31st, 2009

2009 was a great year for British music, although much of it went unnoticed by the U.S.

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2009 In Review: Anglophenia’s Top 10 UK Stories

By | Posted on December 30th, 2009

2009 has finally come to a close, and New Year’s can’t come quickly enough. This was a rancid year, with the economy in shambles, people getting laid off left and right, and thoughts of hope sliding into malaise.

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Kowalski: On the convenient bus to easy street

By | Posted on December 21st, 2009

While Anglophenia head blogger Kevin is on vacation for the holidays, our resident Belfast native Michael Cree decided to step in and write about the music from his hometown. And he’s letting you in on one of Northern ...

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Top 10 BBC AMERICA SHOP Best-Sellers of 2009

By | Posted on December 17th, 2009

Tomorrow’s the last day to order items from the BBC AMERICA SHOP in time for a Christmas delivery. There are literally thousands of items to choose from in the shop’s catalog, including BBC AMERICA favorites (Doctor Who, Top ...

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The British Nominees for Golden Globes

By | Posted on December 15th, 2009

The Golden Globe nominations were announced today, and while British actors did not, as in many years, dominate the list, there were several UK performers who were recognized. Notably, three of the five nominees for Best Actress in a ...

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More X Factor: George Michael Sings With Joe McElderry

By | Posted on December 14th, 2009
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Joe McElderry Wins X Factor

By | Posted on December 13th, 2009

Sure, Joe McElderry can sing, and he’s attractive, but zzzz. No X Factor. He has a bland, serviceable voice with little richness, color, or personality, and he has zero stage presence.

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Ricky Gervais Hams It Up on 60 Minutes

By | Posted on December 11th, 2009

Extras and Office star Ricky Gervais steals the show from reporter Lesley Stahl during his 60 Minutes profile, which airs this Sunday. Stahl says, “Ignoring me, he totally took over and began doing schtick right into the ...

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Talking Movies: Interview with Colin Firth (“A Single Man”)

By | Posted on December 10th, 2009

BBC Talking Movies host and Anglophenia guest blogger Tom Brook recently chatted with Colin Firth, whose new film, A Single Man, has been drawing raves. The film is out on tomorrow (Dec.

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Susan Boyle: The Next John Travolta?

By | Posted on December 9th, 2009

Susan Boyle shocked producers of her special, I Dreamed a Dream, when she busted out some Travolta moves while performing a heartfelt song. The Daily Record reports, “SuBo, 48, was supposed to stand still as she sang ‘Who ...

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