Supernatural in the U.K.

Welcome to the Supernatural in the U.K page!

This page is dedicated to all things Supernatural in the United Kingdom (UK)
The UK supernatural fans are an ever growing and increasingly excitable fan-base; more and more are discovering what it is like to become part of the award winning SPNFamily every day.

On this page you will start to see everything from lists of UK shops that sell Supernatural goodies to our UK specific Q&A sessions with some of the wonderful British guest stars.

If you would like to submit any ideas or information for this page please feel free to join the dedicated 'Supernatural in the UK' Facebook group

Where to watch Supernatural in the UK

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Supernatural Season 8 Fanart

Sky Living (HD)
has confirmed it has the rights and will bring us more of the Winchesters in 2013.

Season 8 (or Season Gr8!) aired for the very first time in the UK on Sky Living (HD) on July 3rd at 10pm starting with We Need To Talk About Kevin in a double episode viewing.

Sky Living (HD) have said the following about Season 8 on their website

The Winchester brothers are returning to screens in another thrilling season of Supernatural on Sky Living (HD!) Coming in July, season 8 will feature the same adventure and excitement that fans have come to expect from their favourite show – we’ve seen the brothers face demons, shape-shifters, angels and fallen Gods, and the new episodes won’t be any different.

If you cannot wait that long, there is also a Season 7 catch up: Starting on Sky Living (Sky Living HD & Sky Living +1) 1:00am Tue 18 Jun Season 7 Episode 1 of 23

Useful website Links

• You can check out the UK TVGuide website for all future listings
  

• The UK SFX website have written a blog about season 8
  

• UK Website Digital Spy's report on the Season 8 premier
  

Previous UK Premiere Dates:

• Season 7 - Sky Living - 1st August 2012 at 10pm

• Season 6 - Sky Living - 8th June 2011 at 10pm

• Season 5 - Living TV - 10th February 2010 at 9pm

Prior to it being aired on Living/SkyLiving, Supernatural was shown on ITV2. They gave us the infamous promo tagline of Scary Just Got Sexy

• Season 4 - ITV2 - 9th January 2009

• Season 3 - ITV2 - 4th October 2007
  

  Supernatural: The Anime Series

• Season 2 - ITV2 - 2006

• Season 1 - ITV2 - 2005

Where else to watch...?

• Seasons 1-7 are available to buy on DVD right now.

• Season 8 has not been given a DVD release date in the UK as of yet, we will keep you posted on that.[UK SFX Reviews for all Season 8 episodes
  

• Supernatural: The Anime Series was released in the UK on 27 May 2013 Review by UK SFX
  Supernatural Anime clips
  

Conventions in the UK

Misha Collins during a panel at Rogue event - Asylum 10 (credit SpnUK)

Rogue Events organize the only Supernatural Conventions held in the UK (as well as some in Europe)

The Asylum (convention) feature stage talks, photo studio & autograph sessions and our popular Coffee Lounge events plus lots of fun and free evening entertainment. They are held in Birmingham in May at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole hotel or in London in November at the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel

Previous event information can be found here:

• Asylum 1 2007 / Asylum 2 2008 / Asylum 3 2009
• Asylum 4 2010 / Asylum 5 2010 / Asylum 6 2011
• Asylum 7 2011 / Asylum 8 2012 / Asylum 9 2012
• Asylum 10 2013 / Asylum 11 2013 / Asylum 12 2014

When are the next conventions being held? The next two Asylum Conventions are Asylum 11 in London on 1st-3rd November 2013 and Asylum 12 in Birmingham on the 16th-18th May 2014

• Rogue Events Asylum 11 booking
  / Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel Website
  
• Rogue Events Asylum 12 booking
  / Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel Website
  

Where can you read about the convention experience?

• Asylum 10, Part 1: Arrivals, actors and autographs
  
• Asylum 10, Part 2: The weekend starts here…
  
• Asylum 10, Part 3: The madness continues…
  
• Asylum 10, Part 4: Remembering Sunday
  
• Asylum 10: If Music be the Food of Cons…
  

All taken from the Yoppul Website
Written by Emily Scotcher

Rogue Links:

• Rogue Events Website
  
• Rogue Events Forum
  
• Rogue Events Facebook Fanpage
  
• Rogue Events on Twitter
  

Supernatural UK Events

SPNFamily Meet ups

The SPNFamily in the UK are a dedicated, loyal and crazy bunch. Would you like to meet some of us?

Supernatural UK Events

• Supernatural Cosplay Event Facebook Page
  

- 6th July 2013 12:30am onwards in Nottingham - Meeting up dressed as your designated character in Nottingham to get to know one and other and have a laugh

• York Meet up - Facebook page
  

- 17th August 2013 - An SPNFamily meet up in York, for Sightseeing, Dungeons visit, Food+drinks, Ghost walk & Past time group photo.

• Supernatural Spooky Manchester Halloween Meet-up Facebook page
  

- 26 October 2013 - Join Supernatural Fans for spooky Supernatural goodness.

For more information on UK Fan Events:

• Supernatural UK Events Facebook page
  
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  Amanda Tapping as Naomi

- Supernatural UK Fans organising fun events dedicated to our favourite show.

Other Events

Amanda Tapping, who plays Naomi in Supernatural, will be at the London Film and Comic Com
- Event Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th July 2013 at Earls Court

Autograph Price: £25 / Photo Shoot Price: £25

UK Supernatural Shops

There are more and more places in the UK selling Supernatural inspired collectibles, gifts, accessories and clothing every day. Below are listed just a small selection of where you can pick up your Supernatural items.

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Mishapocalypse Tote by Missing_Alice

• Missing_Alice
  - Home of the [Mishapocalypse] Tote! Here you will find a selection of uniquely designed prints available on both t-shirts and tote bags. There are currently just a few designs available mostly inspired by Supernatural.

• Goblin Dreams
  – for all things shiny, beautiful & Supernatural inspired.

• Forbidden Planet
  – To pick up your Supernatural books and audio.

• Fanshoes
  – for custom made Supernatural shoes. Facebook Page
  

• Cafepress
  – For Supernatural Inspired t-shirts and other clothing.

• Everything Supernatural
  – For Supernatural inspired calendars, blankets and other paraphernalia.

• Etsy UK
  – Where you can buy everything from Supernatural jewelry and cushions to Supernatural inspired Tea! (how British is that?!!)

There are many, many other shops selling Supernatural related and official Supernatural items, including eBay, Amazon, Play and all the supermarket chains.

Happy shopping!

UK Fan-fic and Fan-art

UK Supernatural Fan Fiction

There is actually quite a bit of Supernatural Fan-fiction set in the UK, mostly in London, England.

There are some Harry Potter and Torchwood crossovers, SuperWhoLock stories and lots of the Winchester brothers travelling to London to fight a big bad or two.

I do not own any of the works listed and they are all works of fiction. Please note that some stories include adult content; all individual story warnings apply.

• Fanfiction.net: Supernatural in the UK community page listing UK SPN Fanfic
  

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Chibi Village plushies

UK Supernatural Fan Art

• Chibi Village

Hann Louise Fernee is an artist that specialises in Supernatural chibis, and manga etc...

Chibi Village Deviantart page
Chibi Village Facebook Page

Hann's comment on her work: I Draw A lot of Chibis. A lot of SPN. I take commissions. price will vary depending on time and size. message me! i also make plushies + puppets!! :D

Dirty Trench-coat. (Property of stoopidsarah - do not copy)

• stoopidsarah

Sarah creates amazing pencil drawings of the Supernatural characters.

• stoopidsarah Deviantart page
  

Comment from Sarah: Supernatural ruins my life in the best possible way

• Star Jem

Jemma creates some wonderful Supernatural cartoon strips.

star-jem Deviantart page

UK Music

It’s no secret that UK music totally rocks (on occasion!) but did you know how much of the awesome music, that helps to make Supernatural even more kick ass, originates from our very own shores? Well check this out!

Led Zeppelin live on stage

• Asia
  – Heat of the Moment 3.11 Mystery Spot

Asia (often stylised as ASIA) are a British rock band. The band was formed in 1981 as a supergroup of four members from different progressive rock bands, namely John Wetton (former bassist/vocalist of such bands as King Crimson, Roxy Music, and Uriah Heep), Steve Howe (guitarist of Yes), Geoff Downes (keyboardist of Yes and The Buggles) and drummer Carl Palmer (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Atomic Rooster).

• Led Zeppelin
  - Dean's Favourite songs "Ramble On" and "Traveling Riverside Blues" mentioned in 4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The group's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues on their early albums, has drawn them recognition as one of the progenitors of heavy metal, though their unique style drew from a wide variety of influences, including folk music.

• Foreigner
  - Hot Blooded 1.02 Wendigo

Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musician Mick Jones and fellow briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Foreigner are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time with worldwide sales of nearly 80 million albums, including 37.5 million albums in the United States alone.

• Bad Company
  - Movin' On 1.03 Dead in the Water - Bad Company 1.11 Scarecrow - She Brings Me Love 1.13 Route 666

Bad Company is an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of two former Free band members—singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke—as well as Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who, in years prior, was a key component of fellow British rock band Led Zeppelin's rise to fame, managed the band. Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. Many of their singles, such as "Bad Company", "Can't Get Enough", "Good Lovin' Gone Bad", and "Feel Like Makin' Love", retain popularity with rockers of both the past and present decades. To this day, their songs remain staples of classic rock radio.

• Black Sabbath
  - Paranoid 1.04 Phantom Traveler

Black Sabbath are an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1968, by guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ozzy Osbourne, and drummer Bill Ward. The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. Originally formed in 1968 as a heavy blues rock band named Earth, the band began incorporating occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and tuned-down guitars. Despite an association with occult and horror themes, Black Sabbath also composed songs dealing with social instability, political corruption, the dangers of drug abuse and apocalyptic prophecies of the horrors of war.

• Def Leppard
  - Rock of Ages 5.22 Swan Song

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). This is the band's longest-standing line-up.

• The Rolling Stones
  - Laugh, I Nearly Died 1.05 Bloody Mary

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Their early mission was to share their enthusiasm for rhythm and blues, but they were received as symbols and leaders of rebellious youth. The first settled line-up had Brian Jones on guitar and harmonica, Ian Stewart on piano, Mick Jagger on lead vocals and harmonica, Keith Richards on guitar and backing vocals, Bill Wyman on bass and Charlie Watts on drums. Jones founded and led the band, but after teaming as co-writers Jagger and Richards assumed leadership of the band. Jones' increasing physical and mental troubles forced his departure from the band two weeks prior to his drowning death in 1969. Since Wyman left in 1993, the full band members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975, replacing Mick Taylor (who had followed Jones). Estimated album sales are above 200 million, with 15 gold, 17 platinum and 11 mult-platinum selling albums in the US alone.

• Blind Faith
  - Can't Find My Way Home 1.13 Route 666

Blind Faith was an English blues rock band that comprised Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. The band, which was one of the first "super-groups", released their only album, Blind Faith, in August 1969. They were stylistically similar to the bands in which Winwood, Baker, and Clapton had most recently participated, Traffic and Cream. They helped to pioneer the genre of blues/rock fusion.

• Deep Purple
  - Smoke on the Water - Dean Winchesters Ringtone in 2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as progressive rock band, the band's sound shifted to hard rock in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-Seventies". They were listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US.

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