BBC Does It Better.

I’m sorry, it’s true.

British television programming is by far more superior then American television. I mean, we basically stole most of their programming anyways right?

The Office, Who’s Line Is It Anyways, Being Human…..ok maybe Being Human is not the highest quality show but we took our shot at it …...and the American version of The Office is pretty fantastic…….regardless the point is they do it better.

I know this is fact, because when I cue up my Netflix at night, I find that most of my suggested viewing interests are British Drama’s with a Strong Female Lead.

Why yes, thank you Netflix! I will indulge in a little P&P. Seriously, it’s like they’re in my head. It might have also helped that I took their survey prior to signing up on what programs appeal to me. But that is neither here nor there.

British Television is just so well crafted. They take the simplest of formulas: good story, good writers, and good actors. And make it into something that is just so entertaining that it runs for 50 years. Cough Cough* Doctor Who* Cough Cough.

Ok, so Dr. Who might be a crazy exception but the logic is still sound.

British television besides being extremely well written also stacks their casts with some top notch actors. It’s like England birthed these people specifically to take on these roles. And then once they are well known, BBC only uses those specific people. Just look at there candidate pool: Sir Stephen Fry, Dame Judi Dench, Julie Andrews, Michael Crane, Colin Firth, Helen Mirren, Ewan McGregor, and Colin Firth……wait I already said him…well he deserves two times the recognition. I mean come on, did you see Bridget Jones Diary? He played Mr. Darcy twice.

Now let’s get this straight. I’m not saying that American television is not also amazing. There are some pretty great shows going on right now. Scandal is phenomenal, Breaking Bad-wholly crap, and lets not forget my personal favorite The Mindy Project.

I’m sorry? What did you say about The Mindy Project?? Nope sorry. Can’t hear you over Mindy Kalings greatness.

But seriously folks when it comes to quality, period piece, uplifting women drama-America has nothing on England. I mean look at Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, anything Austen basically. You take a plan girl from a poor family with unfortunate circumstances and though trial and tribulation she finds the love of her life by being exactly who she is. 

This always reminds me of one of my favorite scenes in Bridget Jones Diary. So, you know when Marc Darcy is talking to Bridget after she was basically verbally accosted about being single at an awful couple’s party? Well he comes down stairs and tells her that he actually likes her “very much”. And she is all yeah right apart from all the other crap you hate about me right??? No…he “likes her, very much, just as you are”.

JUST AS YOU ARE!

Could you just die?? It’s a freakin dream come true. A handsome, well dressed, employed man telling you he likes you exactly as you are.

I mean come onnnnnnnnn America. Get your shit together. We need more Marc Darcy characters out there and since I’m not getting any younger I would suggest starting now!

And preferably played by Taylor Lautner. Or one of the Hemsworth Brothers.  Not American but hey I’m not kicking them out of the bed for eating chips.

Hottie of the Moment

Chris and Liam Hemsworth 

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!?! 

Fun Fact: There is actually a third Helmsworth Brother. His name is Luke, and he is also an actor. He was on a very popular Australian TV series called Neighbors.

Yeah I’ve never heard of it either.

<3 JM