Tag Archives: England

First Impressions on Persuasion by Elyse Ashton

Posted on July 19, 2022 by The Anglophile Channel

  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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Top 25 Reasons Why You MUST See Emma

Posted on February 14, 2020 by The Anglophile Channel

You Must See Emma If… 1. You understand this is an adaptation of Jane Austen and will take liberties so you are able to relax and enjoy it. 2. You need to be transported in a world so beautifully Regency … Continue reading →

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Review: Victoria & Abdul

Posted on September 21, 2017 by The Anglophile Channel

“Victoria & Abdul” is a tricky film. It’s excellent, no doubt, but is also thought provoking in ways which one might find unexpected. Once the credits rolled I heard members of the audience asking each other how they liked it. … Continue reading →

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Down in the Downton Dumps

Posted on March 9, 2016 by The Anglophile Channel

Down in the Downton Dumps By Elyse Ashton I’ve read several Downton postmortems and found a lot of snark, cynicism and dismissive superiority. I don’t buy it. Not for moment. Don’t even tell me what was wrong with Downton Abbey. … Continue reading →

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On Pleasure Bent Again: British Airways Club World Rhapsody

Posted on March 4, 2016 by The Anglophile Channel

For the record, British Airways isn’t paying me. They are not (yet!)sponsors of The Anglophile Channel. They haven’t promised me an upgrade. I am a budget traveler and careful with my spending. What’s well worth some extravagance? For what do … Continue reading →

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The Jane Austen Evening 2016

Posted on January 26, 2016 by The Anglophile Channel

The Jane Austen Evening Saturday January twenty-third, a horde of well dressed travelers slipped through the rents in the veil of time to descend upon the Pasadena Masonic hall. That’s not entirely accurate, but in an evening of elegant make-believe … Continue reading →

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Princess Charlotte’s Royal Christening…A Real Family Affair!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by The Anglophile Channel

Princess Charlotte was christened in a private ceremony at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.  It was a real intimate family affair attended only by immediate family members and Godparents. The Duke and Duchess … Continue reading →

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Prince William in Japan: Day Two “Innovation Is GREAT” [Speech]

Posted on February 27, 2015 by The Anglophile Channel

The Duke of Cambridge began his second day in Japan by paying his respects and laying a wreath at Hodogaya Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Yokohama, about 9 km west of Tokyo. His Royal Highness was accompanied by the Defence Attaches … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Christmas Cracker

Posted on December 19, 2014 by The Anglophile Channel

Ode To A Christmas Cracker  By Lady Elyse   Cracker thou art not to blame I was misled by your name Not festive fun that pops and splits ‘Cause I mistook you for a Ritz…. It was the late 1980’s … Continue reading →

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