british tv

05:21 Winslet and Downton enjoy Emmy wins

Topix - Entertainment News  Mon, 09/19/2011 - 01:51

Kate Winslet reacts before going on stage to accept the award for outstanding lead actress in a mini-series or movie for Mildred Pierce Kate Winslet and Downton Abbey were among the big winners at the Emmy Awards, making it a successful night for British TV talent.


 

Beyonce Ad Deemed Too Hot For TV

Digg / Television  Thu, 11/18/2010 - 14:21

The ad for Beyonce's new fragrance was pulled from British TV prior to 7:30 PM because her skimpy outfit was a bit much for younger viewers.


 

Steve Carell Could Leave 'The Office' After Next Year, Report Sa...

FOXNews.com - entertainment  Thu, 04/29/2010 - 07:46

The actor reportedly told a British TV interviewer that next year "will probably be my last."


 

US version of Shameless on Showtime

Topix - Entertainment News  Fri, 04/09/2010 - 04:27

The long-running British TV drama Shameless is being adapted for US network Showtime with William H Macy and Emmy Rossum leading the cast.


 

Which Brit TV Star has the best American accent?

Digg / Television  Mon, 11/23/2009 - 14:50

They've made the transition from Old Blighty to Tinseltown so well, you'd never know they eat pasties and pies.

The following is a random sample of current British TV stars and their ongoing, sometimes wildly fluctuating, attempts at Murrcan accents.


 

5 TV Shows that Predicted the Future

Digg / Television  Mon, 11/10/2008 - 20:30

Sitting around watching television might not be as useless as you think. Certain shows have been remarkably accurate in their forecasts of the future.

The list suggests that British TV producers are far more prophetic than their American counterparts. But that’s OK; when someone invents Warp Drive, I’ll revise the list.