Quick question for Brits

I'm in the middle of watching Top Gear's Winter special - The Toyota versus sledge race to the North pole and Jeremy says, "Meanwhile, James is breaking out the "Elevenses" (chocolate)"

My question is ... is "Elevenses" strictly Jeremy just having fun reffing LotR, or has "Elevenses" always been part of English "meals" culture? I always thought it was just Tolkien adding in another meal, cos we all know what food aficionados the hobbits are, but maybe ... no?

TV, and films

Boy, I had a marathon last night and today.

( The Finale of Torchwood S2 Exit Wounds , )

( Cloverfield )

( Doctor Who S04E01 Partners in Crime  )

( Across the Universe )

made a few new Rodney icons

I was sick of my Rodney icons ... made a couple more. Still haven't mastered the happy Rodney icon *g*