The West Wing

Steven Moffat calls for a British version of The West Wing

The former Doctor Who and Sherlock showrunner believes that we need a show which provides a non-cynical look at British politics.  There have been a couple of great British comedies in the world of politics over the years. In the 1980s, through the peerless Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, writers Antony Jay and Jonathan … >

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The West Wing: turns out there are revival talks after all

UPDATE: When we penned the story below back in November, we ended – as you can see – with the words ‘it’s all never likely to happen’. However, there’s been progress it seems, and for The West Wing, it looks like there’s a sporting chance of another run of the show. The news has come … >

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Top 5 political TV characters

Politicians. When they’re not looking like grey and greasy clones of themselves on 24-hour news channels, or being phone-hacked while trying to claim oxygen as an expense, they’re generally busy just being cardboard excuses for people in suits. But in the constituency of TV, where policies don’t matter, political figures are far more attractive. Even … >

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Top 5 political TV shows

To celebrate next week’s launch of Veep, the new HBO comedy from The Thick of It writer Armando Iannucci, we’ve picked out our five all-time favourite political TV shows.

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Comedian Adam Hills’ TV choices

Out now to buy on DVD exclusively from HMV, Inflatable sees Australian stand-up king Adam Hills celebrate his 21st year in comedy and his 40th birthday live on stage at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre, with a special performance of his critically acclaimed show. Inflatable is a raucous, poignant and ultimately uplifting show that received five star … >

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