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In the modern age, the concept of scheduled television programing and traditional viewing has become increasingly redundant. This is thanks to the unprecedented rise of live streaming and video-on-demand, which is available through services such as Netflix and enables viewers to set their own viewing schedule. While this has been well-received and is gradually changing … >
Thieves, criminals and even passing pedestrians do the strangest things on CCTV. Sometimes they are aware of the fact, and at other times they are blissfully unaware of their crass stupidity. Here are five of the funniest CCTV fails of 2015… Be careful when stealing a car Stealing a car is never a good … >
With so many options to stream movies and TV online, what are the best choices? In 2016, it would be fair to say that the Friday night trip to rent a DVD is now a nostalgic thing of the past. No longer do we trudge down to the ancient video store, complete with dog-eared posters … >
Rome was the city that once stood as the centre of Roman Empire, and according to legend was established by Romulus who was brought up by a wolf. Today it is the capital of Italy and an embodiment of greatness, culture and romance. The city has served as an inspiration for poets and filmmakers for … >
Downton Abbey may be slipping into the stream of television history following its last ever Christmas special last month, but the characters will live on in our imaginations. Few programmes in recent years have managed to capture the affection of the viewing public in quite the way that Downton has. A series that itself harked back with … >
HBO’s Game of Thrones has become one of the most popular shows on television, to the point that it inspires discussion and debate all year round. Based of course on the epic fantasy series A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R. Martin, the television show has taken on a life of its own, … >
The 1950s was a decade known for the increased choice of leisure time activities, the rise of modern jazz, drive-ins, the rise of fast food restaurants, a baby boom, the advent of television, and the rise of drive-in theatres among many other. There were over 4,000 outdoor screens in the late ’50s. In these years … >
This post is sponsored by The National Lottery. The National Lottery is bringing all generations together this festive season, through the power of… Ping Pong! Yep, a brilliant new short film sees young players from Greenhouse Sports meet their match when they take on a team of over 70s players from the Veterans English Table … >
Unless you’ve spent the last few months trapped down a well, it’s been hard not to catch a glimpse of the hype surrounding the new Star Wars film. But perhaps what you haven’t noted is that the biggest winners here aren’t just the fans, but the production company and the stock market traders themselves. Drawing … >
As the New Year approaches many of us will take the opportunity to evaluate the past 12 months and vow to make 2016 that little bit better. For some, that will involve finding a better job, or perhaps a complete career change. If that’s you you’re in luck, as job search website Adzuna has suggested … >