British Rom-Coms Explained (Love Actually, Notting Hill & More)

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From Four Weddings and a Funeral to Notting Hill and Love Actually, British rom-coms have charmed audiences around the world. In this episode, Annie and Tom trace the genre's history, count down their all-time favourites, and unpack exactly why these quintessentially British stories became such a success story. 

Which British rom-com is your all-time favourite? Drop your answer in the comments👇

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00:00: Intro
03:29 The History of Rom-Coms
04:40 Four Weddings & a Funeral 
11:40 Notting Hill
20:15 Bridget Jones Diary
29:34 Love Actually
35:10 Cultural References
40:10 The UK's Favourite Rom-Coms
41:53 Annie & Tom's Favourite Films

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Annie and Tom