Author Archives: Audrey

Shamelessly Eccentric and Dirty, But Isn’t That Why We Love British TV?

Here it is, kids.  Shameless Season 1 Episode 2 in its entirety on youtube for your enjoyment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE73fUj8aGs And isn’t it wonderful that you can just type it into the search bar, and it’s there?  You wouldn’t find that with most, … Continue reading

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Good Try, “Upstairs, Downstairs”…

The BBC is not renewing “Upstairs, Downstairs” for a third season… http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/upstairs-downstairs-canceled-downton-abbey-315003

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“Community” Belongs on British TV?

This is a bit off-topic, but I was reading this article about one of my absolute favorite shows on television (I know there are other “Community” fans in our class) and at the very end of the review of the … Continue reading

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The FUNNIEST thing EVER.

In preparation for writing this post, I googled Stewart Lee. His official website, http://www.stewartlee.co.uk/ came up as the first hit, and amongst the links for media clips, tour date tickets, and Stewart Lee merchandise, what kept flashing up, right under … Continue reading

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“Yes, Prime Minister” to make a return to UKTV Gold

This news dropped early this morning – the “constitutional treasure” will return, produced by BBC Productions. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/political-satire-yes-prime-minster-305843?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter    

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Cassie.

As Ronnie mentioned, Skins seems to fit right in with the Channel 4 objective, one I would sum up as “edgy”, to borrow Ronnie’s term.  And edgy it is, but only for one particular reason, in my opinion. I hated … Continue reading

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“Downton Abbey”: If your mum watches it…do you?

Prior to our class screening, I asked one of my friends from London about Downton Abbey.  His response?  “I’ve heard it’s excellent, but my mum watches it, so I’ve stayed away.” I think it’s interesting to point out that my … Continue reading

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A Whovian Checking in from Utah…

Unlike most Doctor Who fans, (who refer to themselves as “Whovians”),  “Blink” isn’t my favorite episode.  It’s certainly well done, perhaps technically the best episode of the entire series, and as the previous posts on this blog can attest to, … Continue reading

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