The 2012 Summer Olympics in London start in less than two weeks, and the folks at BBC America have been blogging about all things British on its Anglophenia blog.
I’ll Put the Kettle On
Ever since the microwave became a kitchen mainstay, millions of people in the U.S. and elsewhere, perhaps including you, have been using it to heat a cup of water for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. And when heating water for multiple
Theme Music: More Than a Mood Setter
Theme music. It lets you know a show is starting and sets the tone of the program. And it can do more, such as affect the listener in ways beyond entertainment.
Inspector Lewis: Series V
A quick reminder: PBS will begin airing Inspector Lewis: Series V tomorrow, Sunday, July 8. Check your local listings for stations and times. Episodes include: The Soul of Genius — July 8 Generation of Vipers — July 15 Fearful Symmetry
Happy July 4th!
It’s Independence Day in the U.S. today, a day that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which declared this country’s independence from Great Britain. So it seems a tad ironic that this blog is all about the greatness
British TV Programs 24/7… And Not Just On BBC America
For this inaugural post, allow me to start with something that isn’t from a British TV show, but a U.S.-based public TV station instead. Namely WETA UK, which launched a month ago yesterday. I think it’s “ab fab.”