Here's a few interviews with British artists and bands that have made good records in the last few years. Interestingly enough, they are all related somehow.

martina topley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJurmhJBCO4
tricky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po7cGTJXPU8
massive attack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9FI02XMOow
portishead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ--FwGRtNc
gorillaz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH0HlTloXHI