Things to BB-See
Another day, another eight hundred interviews. A lot of the day was devoted to radio interviews, which I especially like. Many were with BBC radio affiliates.
Now back in London, I am getting educated on more English slang: a “Diet Coke” can also be called a “Skinny Coke.” You can guess what a “Fat Coke” is. I am also amassing a list of “Must See” British movies and TV, courtesy of Ben. He’s told me about “Withnail & I,” which rivals “Spinal Tap” as a quotable college kid’s movie here… then there is the iconic TV character “Allan Partridge,” played by Steve Coogan… a series about a TV anchor demoted to a small-time radio talk show. These both sound like ancestors of the BBC’s almighty “Office” starring the almighty Gervais. And I’ve been told to have respect for ancestors, so I’m going to check these out.


















October 13th, 2006 at 4:10 pm
While Alan Partridge is certainly required viewing, and Richard E. Grant is superb not only in Withnail but in How To Get Ahead in Advertising), you should definitely cop some more contemporary Beeb fare – Little Britain and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Just one taste of those mental antics and you’ll be a native in no time. Both are available on DVD and in the States on BBCAmerica.