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I've noticed that since leaving Britain, I have watched a lot of British films/TV. "This is England" was a wonderful film that won some 2007 Independent film award, about a group of English Nationalists (much like neo-Nazis) in the 1980's. Depressing, but really good.

"Doctor Who". I didn't watch it at all in Scotland, but the DVD library here at UVA has the entire new series, at least as much as is released. It's a sci-fi show in which a girl from London and the mysterious Doctor travel through space and time, protecting planet Earth and vanquishing evil aliens.
The original "Doctor Who" series started in 1965 or so, this new series continues where the other left off.
The special effects are of questionable quality, and the acting is hollow at times, but it's enjoyable to watch and to have a laugh.

Speaking of "Doctor Who", I was reading a local weekly paper today that happens to have a cartoon in it called 'This Modern Life'. This week's cartoon features the Doctor in the first panel!


"Torchwood", which I followed this past year, is set in the same universe as "Doctor Who", but is set in present-day Cardiff, Wales. This time the aliens space-and-time-travel to Wales, and the Torchwood team are responsible for maintaining order.


I've found that many people can't understand the accent spoken in British program(me)s; last week my roommate asked, "Is that English?" funny enough, it was. And from England, too.