Author Archives: Brigid Brown

Anniversary Gallery: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 2nd Wedding Anniversary

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 29th, 2013

The young couple enjoy themselves during a visit to Scotland. (AP)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, celebrate their second wedding anniversary today, Monday, April 29. William, 30, will be away due to his Royal Air Force duties.

Brit Binge Watching: Five British Sitcoms You Can View Online

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 26th, 2013

We’ve been highlighting popular British TV shows currently on-air in the U.K. with our series What Are Brits Watching?

10 British Things About New York City

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 26th, 2013

You can’t walk too far in NYC without hearing a British accent. In addition to our British expat friends, here are 10 British Things About NYC:

Sir Richard Branson’s ‘Guide to Getting Lucky’

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 25th, 2013

Sir Richard Branson, Virgin mogul, has released a video entitled, Sir Richard Branson’s Guide to Getting Lucky. Oh my, he doesn’t mince words, does he?

What Are Brits Watching?: ‘The Syndicate’

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 24th, 2013

The lottery winners look alarmed. (BBC Season One)

A story about ordinary people thrown into an extraordinary situation.

What’s on: The Syndicate What is it: Five coworkers join forces, creating a syndicate, and chip in to buy lottery tickets and end up winning £18 million and some change. Each employee struggles with figuring out how to live with ...

Damian Lewis Stars in 12-Minute Jaguar Commercial

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 24th, 2013

Damian Lewis (Homeland) sports his native accent in the Jaguar advert, disguised as a short film, produced by Ridley Scott’s (Pompeii) advertising company, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

‘The World’s End’ Release Date Moved

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 23rd, 2013

Writer and director Edgar Wright has taken to Twitter to announce schedule changes for the upcoming film The World’s End co-written with actor pal Simon Pegg, who stars in the film. The follow up to Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz will ...

Shakespeare Day: In Honor of the ‘Bard of Avon’

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 23rd, 2013

Poet and playwright William Shakespeare is celebrated on April 23 each year, affectionately known as Shakespeare Day, and while today is not a bank holiday (people don’t get the day off of work) in the U.K.

WATCH: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ John Harrison

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 22nd, 2013

Have you overdosed on the Star Trek Into Darkness trailers just yet? Well, we can’t get enough of Benedict Cumberbatch.

WATCH: ‘The Apprentice UK’ Trailer

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 19th, 2013

The trailer for The Apprentice UK has been released leading up to the season premiere of the ninth season and there are some zingers in it. But, to be honest, that’s all.