Reality TV makes stars out of ordinary people The latest fashion on British TV is Reality TV. Reality TV means that shows follow and film ordinary people in an artificial situation. This could be at work, or in some kind of competition. One of the fi...
The UK charts are the most exciting in the world Have you ever heard of Al Martino? Not many people know his name nowadays but back in 1952 he made history by becoming the first recording artist to have a number one record with his song Here In My He...
British food is not as boring as you might think The cult of the television chef started in the 1960s when Fanny Craddock presented her BBC programme Adventurous Cooking. Each week she would teach the viewers a new recipe which they could later make...
British film star Clive Owen at the BAFTA awards ceremony Clive Owen is one of the new generation of British actors who are making it big in Hollywood. He has shared the screen with stars like Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman and Bruce Willis, and has...
After a hard-fought campaign, London has been awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games. The UK capital saw off competition from four rival cities: Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New York. Londoners can now look forward to the transformation of the...
One of the many theatres in London's West End For many people the highlight of a visit to London is the chance to see a West End show. The West End of London, situated a stones throw from Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown, is home to dozens of beautifu...
Music downloads have increased dramatically in the UK Do you like music? Of course you do. Are you still going to the record shop to buy your records? If you are, you may not be for much longer. According to the British Phonographic Industry the BPI,...
Harry Potter has been a global publishing phenomenon All around the world millions of people are eagerly waiting for the 16th of July. Thats because it is the day when the sixth Harry Potter novel will be published worldwide. If you are one of the fe...
UK online gamers are on red alert as they prepare for the arrival of the Cyberathlete Professional League World Tour. The tour, which takes in nine countries on four continents, is the first of its kind and demonstrates the desire amongst the pro-gam...
Pop stars have traditionally not come from the upper classes of society. Eminem grew up on a trailer park. 50 Cent is from the dangerous ghettoes of New York. The Beatles grew up in the poor, industrial city of Liverpool. However, some musicians have...
