Britbox

BritBox International is now wholly owned by BBC Studios

BBC Studios takes full ownership of BritBox International in a £255 million deal Reported by both sides from different angles (BBC takes full ownership vs ITV sells its 50% share), it’s clear the deal has been some time coming. Since ITV launched ITVX, its focus has been there, with Britbox coverage increasingly limited. Now BritBox … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – February 2024

Here’s our February 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, the picks this month are… Young Again – Peter Capaldi Kirsty Young kicks of a second run of her podcast which asks sees guests reflect on life lessons and asks the question: If you knew then, what … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – January 2024

Here’s our January 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, the picks this month are… The Last Ever Two Shot Podcast – Craig chats with Vicky McClure Okay, a slight cheat as it was released on December 31st 2023, but our first podcast listen of 2024 was … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – December 2023

Here’s our December 2023 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, the picks this month are… Out To Lunch with Ade Edmonson – Reece Shearsmith Ade Edmonson enjoys a charming and disarming chat with Inside No. 9‘s Reece Shearsmith. The conversation prompts memories of The League of Gentlemen, … >

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Big Finish – five audio dramas we’re excited for in 2024

Sontarans, Rutans, Sea Devils and the Seventh Doctor’s Last Day are all on the 2024 Big Finish schedule.  Big Finish have enjoyed a busy 2023, including their celebrations for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary. However, the ever-industrious audio producers have plenty lined up for the new year too. Here’s five release we’re excited for… Star Cops: … >

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Six new shows for 2024

Six new shows to look forward to in 2024

We pick six new shows coming in 2024 we think deserve your attention How to pick just six new shows to watch in 2024? Between terrestrial television and even some of the streamers, it’s not even one show each and whatever we pick will do a disservice to others. In the end we’ve chosen shows … >

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Six returning shows 2024

Six returning shows we’re looking forward to in 2024

There’s plenty that’s new to television in 2024, but also lots of returning shows vying for our attention.  Here’s a quick rundown of six shows that we will be setting the series link button for… Death in Paradise / Beyond Paradise There’s two for one here, as Death in Paradise and its UK based spin-off … >

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