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‘Girls’ Creator/Star Lena Dunham: British Television Has Shaped Me

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:45:28 +0000

Might there be a bit of Edina Monsoon or Nessa Jenkins in Lena Dunham‘s controversial, post-feminist creations on Girls? The Golden Globe-winning star and creator of the acclaimed HBO series cited British TV as an influence when ...

Joanna Lumley is Taking Patsy to the Grave

Brigid Brown — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:30:11 +0000

Joanna Lumley broke the mold when bringing Absolutely Fabulous‘s Patsy to life. It’s understandable she doesn’t want anyone else playing her.

New Year’s Resolutions: Some Absolutely Fabulous Quotes to Live By

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:27:12 +0000

When choosing a role model to help you navigate the rocky path to enlightenment, make sure you get one that has learned from their mistakes, otherwise every nugget of wisdom offered has to be considered just theory, and untested by the ...

Holiday Gift Guide for Her (Maybe Him)

Brigid Brown — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:43:51 +0000

Christmas shopping can be stressful for some with the crowds and “accidental” elbow in the rib. BBC America might be able to help cut down on the holiday madness and take out some of the guesswork.

Summer of London: Five Great British Comedies on iTunes

staff — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:01:51 +0000

With the new BBC America docu-comedy Twenty Twelve premiering Thursday (June 28) at 9/8c, we thought it might be fun to “‘av a laugh” by checking out iTunes where BBC America is giggling its way through Summer of ...

Summer of London: Which ‘AbFab’ Character is John Barrowman Most Like?

staff — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:55:16 +0000

This Summer of London will see the return of Absolutely Fabulous to BBC America. To celebrate the occasion, we asked our good friend John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) which character on the series he identifies with most.

The Brit List: Summer of London – Television

staff — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:00:40 +0000

It seems as if there’s been a British explosion on TV this summer across the channels but according to Luther star Idris Elba the Brits have been here all along.

The Brit List: Five Great British TV Matriarchs

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:02:47 +0000

Full disclosure: the original title for this was “Five Great British TV Mothers,” which is perhaps more factually accurate, but could be misleading if you came of age in the ’60s, or listen to a lot of hip hop, so ...

Gallery: How to Dress Like Bubble From ‘Absolutely Fabulous’

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:08:24 +0000

Next ‘AbFab’ Special To Air BAFTA Night, February 12

Kevin Wicks — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:58:22 +0000

Last night, Absolutely Fabulous fans partied like it was 1992 with the U.S.