Arlene Kelly
Born and raised in a small prairie town, by the time I graduated high school I decided I’d had enough of Manitoba winters and headed west to the University of Victoria. There I studied English and Creative Writing, submitting book and movie reviews to the student paper and doing a stint on the campus radio. I promptly rediscovered snow on a placement at a radio station in northern British Columbia, so when I finished my degree I decided a change of scene (and climate) was needed.
London seemed like a good place to start to broaden my horizons, so I came over on a student work programme, met my husband-to-be, and never made it back to Canada. After spending seven years toiling for the government, maternity leave gave me the perfect excuse to stop commuting and set up my own freelance writing and proofreading business. My main client is a web-based travel company, and I have spent many happy hours researching dozens of places, from big cities to hidden gems off the beaten track. I’ve visited Spain, Greece, Portugal, Orlando and Sydney, where I would quite happily live if only I could afford the flight back to Australia!
I also enjoy experimenting with new recipes from the countries I visit and have so far successfully avoided poisoning my husband, daughter and dog.
Latest Articles
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Meow! The Claws Are Out For BGT Winners Ashleigh and Pudsey
Shock horror! A dog act wins Britain's Got Talent. Did nobody tell them "two legs good, four legs bad"?
May 16, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: Britain Beware, ITV1
From Jimmy Saville's "clunk click every trip" to the Green Cross Code man and Charley the cat, Adrian Edmondson revisits memorable public information films.
May 11, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Dementia, BBC2
A simple, moving glimpse into the twilight world of Alzheimer's sufferers, and how their families and carers survive on a daily basis.
May 3, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: 2 Broke Girls, E4
E4's latest U.S. import is a tale of two New York girls hoping to set up their own business. Good leads, but nothing very original.
Apr 30, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: Jamie's Great Britain
Those in search of classic British recipes, from Scottish shortbread to Cornish pasties, need look no further than Jamie Oliver's latest offering.
Apr 23, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: The Matt Lucas Awards, BBC1
The Little Britain star goes solo with a sort of chat show/comedy show. Good idea, shame about the result.
Apr 17, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia - Sky Atlantic
What does being British really mean? The U.S. documentary maker attempts to dodge the tourist cliches and dig out the facts.
Apr 9, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Why Matthew Wolfenden Was Always Going To Win Dancing On Ice 2012
Forget the leather trousers and the dazzling smile - it was the partnership with Nina Ulanova that ensured the Emmerdale actor would lift the trophy.
Mar 28, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: Mary's Bottom Line, Channel 4
Retail guru Mary Portas reinvents herself once more, this time as the saviour of British textile manufacturing.
Mar 21, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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Review: The Sarah Millican Television Programme, BBC2
The South Shields comedienne gets her own show as the BBC attempts to spice up Thursday nights.
Mar 14, 2012
- Arlene Kelly
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