Tag Archives: United Kingdom

This Is NOT an April Fool’s Joke

Posted on April 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle Previously, I speculated that Edward VIII and Prince Harry might be karmically related. Now I want to look at the women they gave up their royal duties for. And before you remind me that Meghan … Continue reading →

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The Beatles’ First Hit Single:

Posted on March 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Love Me Do (September 4, 1962) I thought it might be informative to show you what the energy was on this second attempt to record The Beatles’ first single in 1962. There’s a documentary that reveals the details of the … Continue reading →

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1967: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Across The Universe (2007) Having lived through the Summer of Love (as it was called that year), I watched as the world changed completely. The Beatles were at the forefront of the Revolution with their music and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely … Continue reading →

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It’s What They Call the Television Set in the UK

Posted on March 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gogglebox (2014 to present) At the moment Bell TV is offering free previews of some of its channels. Last night, we watched an episode of this show from some time earlier in its latest season on a channel called “Cottage … Continue reading →

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No One Thought Lightning Could Strike Twice

Posted on March 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Man on the Run (2025) This documentary on Prime Video was suggested by a family member. I would have got around to it eventually, but the prompt moved the viewing forward by weeks, if not days. There’s something about history … Continue reading →

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When Port Wenn Moved Stateside

Posted on March 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Best Medicine (2026) During its 18 year run on ITV in the UK, “Doc Martin” brought drama and humour to their television screens. Now Fox is launching an American version called “Best Medicine”. Most of the original concepts and scenarios … Continue reading →

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On His Sixty-Sixth Birthday…

Posted on February 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Andrew Arrested (February 19, 2026) This has been a long time coming. But it isn’t for sexual abuse of young women and girls, it’s due to sharing UK government secrets with Epstein. So the solar eclipse of two days ago … Continue reading →

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Honestly, This is Just a Rehashed Cinderella Story

Posted on February 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton Season 4 (2026) There truly is nothing new under the sun. Bridgerton has been a staple of Netflix since its first season in 2020. The stories are riveting especially if you like love in the English Regency period. The … Continue reading →

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When Divorce was a Scandal in High Society

Posted on January 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Lady Mary was dressed in red (scarlet woman) during the opening sequences of this final chapter of the Downton Abbey story. Visual clues are always welcome, especially when the viewer feels like they’re visiting … Continue reading →

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It was Probably Just a Fever Dream about Santa

Posted on December 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

A20 When a fever breaks, my dreams take on a repetitive hue. So, even when I get up for a rest break, I immediately returned to the scene of the crime (which in this case is, “What happened to Santa … Continue reading →

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