This Autumn, PBS in America aired a six-part series by Ken Burns on the nation's national parks. It mostly focused on the men and history behind what has been called America's "best idea". For me, it was a bit dry and didn't focus enough on the most...

I've always been inspired by people who one day decide to shed their old skin and try something completely new and different (and even scary.) Many people spend their lives doing exactly what is expected from them (or so they believe) instead of what...

Well, it's that time of year again. Great if you like shopping (which I don't) and even better if you're a Britophile and look forward to the little gems that come out of the Beeb this time every year. Christmas 2008 was a real treat with specials from...

I received so many great entries for this giveaway it was difficult to choose the winners. If you recall, I requested that entrants comment on what they would do if they only had one hour to spend in London. All of your comments were wonderful and the...

Last night (or tonight if you are in the U.S. at this hour) was the BBC's annual Children in Need fundraiser and the show was billed as the best yet. One of the segments included this fun tribute to Motown from the folks in Albert Square. Well done you...