The Anglo Files

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February 15, 2020 43. About A Boy
If you're not too disturbed by the thought if a duck being killed by a gigantic loaf of bread, you may love About A Boy. This week we discuss this charming English comedy film, discuss it's depiction of mental illness, and try a soft drink from the UK! Sheldon tries very hard to guess the meaning of "A Dog in the Manger"
1 hr 9 min
February 01, 2020 42. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
DON'T PANIC! This week we're discussing the galactic best-seller: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. (While wearing towels) We try a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, and Sheldon guesses a listener-submitted English phrase.
1 hr 17 min
January 18, 2020 41. Dracula (BBC/Netflix)
We want to suck you bloooood ah-ah! This week we cover The BBC Dracula series by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. We discuss all three episodes, try some tasty Dolly Mix, and Sheldon learns what "Bodge" means in the UK! Remember listeners.....Blood is lives.....

58 min
January 05, 2020 40. Dunkirk (movie review)
*Note: We mistakenly describe Branston Pickle as being pickled onion, when it is in fact, a few different pickled vegetables.*
On this episode we review Christopher Nolan's stunning film about the WW2 events at Dunkirk. We also try a Branston Pickle and Cheese sandwich, discuss the different between Mince/Mincemeat, and Sheldon guesses the meaning of the phrase "All Mouth and no Trousers"
54 min
December 22, 2019 39. Anna and the Apocalypse
The tree is decorated, children are singing carols, and zombie have taken over your town...must be Christmas! In this episode we talk about British Zombie Musical Horror Film: Anna and the Apocalypse! We try mince pies and Sheldon learns what the actress said to the bishop!
58 min
December 08, 2019 38. Bridget Jones's Diary (A Christmas movie?)
In this one, we talk about Bridget Jones's Diary, and discuss its status as a Christmas movie. We try a Kendal Mint Cake, and Sheldon learns what "Spend a Penny" means.
54 min
November 22, 2019 37. Black Mirror
**CORRECTION: On this episode we say that we think the McVities Penguin was based on the Australian Tim Tam, it's the other way around, the McVities Penguin was first**
Are you on the run from mechanical dogs? Are you being blackmailed by online hackers? Don't worry, just take a break and listen to our Black Mirror episode! We discuss the best and worst episodes, and try McVities Penguin Biscuits!
1 hr 12 min
November 09, 2019 36. Fleabag
Have you ever had a horrendous haircut or worried about the size of your arsehole, you may like our episode on British comedy Fleabag. We discuss the show's origins, try Jammie Dodgers, and Sheldon learns an English phrase with "Duck Egg"
1 hr 13 min
October 25, 2019 35. Cornetto Trilogy - Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End
In this episode we talk about Edgar Wright's Three Flavors Trilogy, consisting of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End. We try the American equivalent of a Cornetto, and Sheldon tries to guess what Cock-a-leekie means :)
1 hr 44 min
October 14, 2019 34. Kinky Boots
Have you ever thought that a shoe could be the most beautiful thing in the world? If so, you are this episode's niche market!
Join us as we discuss the British comedy film Kinky Boots and try a Dairy Milk Caramel bar!
47 min

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On The Anglo Files podcast, American Anglophiles Dani and Sheldon discuss their obsession with British TV and culture! They try UK snacks and learn British slang along the way!