Author Archives: The Anglophile Channel

An American Anglophile Contemplates The Coronation

The Anglophile Channel is planning a trip to cover the coronation of King Charles III. Because I am an American, and viewing the coronation as an outsider looking in, I hope you will forgive me for confessing I have some … Continue reading

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Savoring Sanditon

We’ve gone from the lean weeks of necessary pledge drives and musical crowd pleasing specials to an abundance of brand new television treats on Masterpiece and our local PBS stations. Last weekend saw season premieres for both Call The Midwife … Continue reading

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Stewart Pearce at Spring Place

When Los Angelenos drive through a lashing rain storm to hear an author speak, you know that author must be someone incredibly special. Friday evening the British American Business Council hosted a fireside chat with celebrated vocal coach and best … Continue reading

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See Your Favorite Television Stars at PaleyFest LA 2023

It’s that time of year again! Our opportunity to see our favorite television stars up close and personal!  The Paley Center for Media has announced the full lineup for the 40th Annual PaleyFest LA, which will run from Friday, March … Continue reading

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Legendary American Comedian and BBC Television Star Kelly Monteith Passes Away at 80

Legendary American Comedian and BBC Television Star, Kelly Monteith, Passes Away at 80. [JAN 1, 2023 – LOS ANGELES] It is with great sadness that The Anglophile Channel announces the passing of our dearest friend, teammate and creative collaborator, award-winning … Continue reading

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First Impressions on Persuasion by Elyse Ashton

  Persuasion 2022 inspired a lot of criticism from the moment the first still photos were released. When the trailer dropped the reactions from the Jane Austen purists (of which I am one, in my own way) ranged from curiosity … Continue reading

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Supes Multiverse of Madness Experience: Marvel Camaraderie After Covid

Supes Multiverse of Madness Experience: Marvel Camaraderie After Covid  By Juliette Boland  Six years since the first Doctor Strange film comes one of the most highly anticipated Marvel movies of the year, Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness. Five years since … Continue reading

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PBS SoCal Celebrates Sanditon

To say that my local PBS stations have been influential in opening up my world would be an understatement. I watched spellbound since I was a child. After Sesame Street and Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was over, the television stayed tuned … Continue reading

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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is a Return to Childhood 

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is a Return to Childhood  by Juliette Boland Jan 4, 2022 – Hogwarts       “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers…” to watch Harry Potter movies. Since … Continue reading

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Spencer

Spencer: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful Diana Princess of Wales By Elyse Ashton The controversy about the film Spencer is raging before it even opens on November 5th.. I was invited to attend a screening last night in … Continue reading

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