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David Somerset

10 of the most inspirational sports movies

A sports film with an inspiring message behind it can often tick all the boxes of family drama, romance, and excitement. James from CompareTheBets has put together a list of what he considers to be the best inspirational sports films…   Any Given Sunday Starring as Tony D’Amato, Al Pacino is the head coach of … >

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The most unusual celebrity hobbies

We live in an age where celebrity culture rules, with reality television and a significant rise in the number of so-called stars driving this trends. While this initially manifested itself through celebrity iterations of established reality programs, shows such as The Only way is Essex have created an entirely new breed of celebrities that have … >

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A look at bingo on the TV

Although many do not realise it, bingo on the TV is nothing really new at all, in fact it has been tried a few times. Do you remember Bob Monkhouse and the TV show Bob’s Full House?  Maybe you also remember Shane Richie’s Lucky Numbers? Bingo sites have been sponsoring popular programmes like Family Fortunes … >

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The video games that have made it to the silver screen

Developers are always a little nervous when Hollywood tries to create a movie version of their beloved creations, but sometimes it pays off. Assassins Creed, for example, is the latest franchise to dip its toe into the world of film, with Michael Fassbender taking on the lead role. So, let’s take a look at the … >

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Top 10 ‘Doctor Who’ movies that don’t feature the Doctor

Doctor Who is arguably the most popular British television show of all time. Spanning from its creation back in 1963 to present day and running for over 800 episodes (and counting!), the series seems to be immortal and has spread across countless viewing platforms. But what happens to the Doctor’s companions when they go back to their … >

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11 of the most iconic seats and sofas on TV

Couches, sofas, chairs and thrones – these might seem to be some of the more mundane props on TV, but they’re often seen the most frequently. Distinctive Chesterfields, a handmade furniture manufacturer based in Yorkshire, are celebrating 11 of the most iconic and famous of all seats in TV history…   The Iron Throne “The … >

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UK festivalgoers’ Top 5 annoyances revealed

The British public have named their biggest festival annoyances in a new survey by electrical retailer AO.com. It turns out that nearly two thirds of UK music fans actually prefer to watch their festivals on television at home rather than in person! This year’s Glastonbury festival saw Adele and Coldplay wow audiences in Somerset last month, despite the event having “the … >

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Infographic: 10 times ‘Star Trek’ predicted the future

Star Trek celebrates its momentous fiftieth anniversary this year – and a lot has changed over the past five decades. Incredibly, the unstoppable sci-fi franchise has been remarkably and unnervingly on the ball with its predictions of the future. Did the writers in the ’60s actually just time travel forward and pop into their local … >

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Matt Smith as The Eleventh Doctor

Infographic: What is the most dangerous fictional workplace?

Being so wrapped up in their own personal dramas, most of the protagonists from our favourite TV shows, films, and books don’t have time to pay attention to the many, many dangers of their workplaces. However, the rack safety inspection specialists over at Storage Equipment Experts do have the time. And so they have made … >

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