Mr Bean's Holiday He may be annoying, but he's back! Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two come back together. On the way he discovers France, bicycling, and true love, among other things. More here
Spark Notes is probably the best site for anyone studying classic English literature. Synopsis, character studies, and in depth analysis, lots of it for free. Even if you're not studying English literature, it's worth a look.
The Diary of Samuel Pepys. This project started on January 1 2003: Blogger Phil Gyford has posted a new entry of the 17th-century London-based diarist's work on the web every day and will carry on doing so for the next 10 years. So far he has been true to his word.
Every month I choose a quote from people far wiser than me to appear here.
The Listen to English - Learn English blog / podcast is a great chance to listen to and read some English every week.
The same team that brought us Shaun of the Dead, and IMO the best comedy duo England has to offer - Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, return with Hot Fuzz. A brilliant sound track accompanies this hilarious homage to action / buddy cop movies.
Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, but with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force he's making everyone else look bad. As a result, he gets shipped off to a place where his talents won’t be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford. Let the mayhem begin...