ONE of the things – if I was ever given the chance to ask – I’d love to know more about with Benedict, was his time teaching Tibetan monks during his gap year. By all accounts he worked for a perfumer to raise the funds for his trip to Darjeeling, where he worked at a […]
For those that missed the BBC Chelsea Flower Show 2014 segement containing Benedict Cumberbatch and his mother Wanda Ventham–never fear– According to Benedict website is here.
Who ever said “Flowers were boring” was absolutely right? Right. But dearest reader I should warn you that I am American. I am a hot dog eating, cowboy loving, bleeding heart liberal at heart. Being that I am American I know I don’t understand two very British key themes; the obsession of Eurovision, why you […]
Benedict is a born and bred Londoner and he often mentions how much he loves the place. I understand completely. I have been madly in love with London for the last 15 years and living there for 6 blissful months only deepened my feelings for that magical city. Benedict often speaks about his favorite places […]
During his stay at OZ Comic Con in Adelaide, Australia, Benedict Cumberbatch stated quite clearly how important it is to believe in education and which impacts education can have on a society. But what influences had education on the 37-year-old, who is often admired for his intellect, himself? The London born actor started boarding at […]
Sometimes you come across something so deliciously random, you just have to share it. In 2010 Benedict Cumberbatch reviewed several books for the Richard & Judy show. This conveniently took place in the grounds of a gorgeous Greek hotel in Mykonos and, luckily for us, was captured on camera. Exhibit A, Benedict’s review of the […]
Benedict’s hotly anticipated film, The Imitation Game, centers on the life and achievements of British mathematician and war hero, Alan Turing. For those unfamiliar with Turing, he played a major role in helping to decode German intelligence during the Second World War. Building upon the pre-war work of Polish codebreakers, Turing devised techniques to break […]
“I wish people would take more notice of… Each other. Metaphorically speaking, it’s easy to bump into one another on the journey from A to B and not even notice. People should take time to notice, enjoy and help each other. In weak moments… Try to imagine myself on top of Hampstead Heath, breathing in […]
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