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David Somerset

5 of the best book-to-TV adaptations

You can’t beat a good book in the garden on a summer’s day (anyone remember when we used to have summers in the UK?). Nothing can compete with a really good read — a great description is involving than the best special effects Hollywood will ever produce, good dialogue sounds all the better when it’s … >

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Cinema’s 10 most iconic motorbikes

Motorbikes have featured in some of cinema’s most memorable moments throughout the years. Metropolis Motorcycles are lucky enough to have many of these famous brands and models available so that you can ride away on your very own iconic screen motorbike. Let’s take a look at ten of the most recognisable motorbikes from the movies… … >

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‘Downtown Abbey’ closes its gates, but fans will keep story going

On Christmas Day Downtown Abbey will open its ostentatious doors for a very last time. The highly popular British TV period drama will conclude after six award-winning seasons. Creator Julian Fellowes told GoldDerby.com in an interview that it was never meant to become a never-ending story: “Certainly, we didn’t want to go on and on … >

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Win a copy of the most anticipated fantasy book of the year!

Fantasy author Garth Nix follows the previous instalments in his hugely successful Old Kingdom series with the highly anticipated prequel, Clariel. > Order the book on Amazon. Perfect for readers of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and avid watchers of the TV series Game of Thrones we have copies of the book … >

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Chivas presents Two Fingers Brewing Co.

Chivas launched a competition to find the UK’s most inspirational social enterprise. 1 in 8 British men have a chance of getting prostate cancer and the disease kills as many men as breast cancer does women, yet awareness is far smaller. Beer brand Two Fingers Brewing Co. have set out to change this, one beer … >

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10 ‘Star Wars’ secrets only a true fan would know

When it comes to the Star Wars franchise you probably have a mate who claims to be a ‘true fan’. You’ll be used to the knowing eye-roll when you pronounce a character’s name wrong or the fuming glance when you state that you didn’t really mind Jar Jar Binks that much. Or maybe this is … >

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‘Game of Thrones’ slot review

In the world of online casinos, Microgaming is best known for their exclusive deals with movie and game companies for the recreation of some of the most beloved franchises in existence. The highly anticipated video slot that borrows the theme of HBO’s highly acclaimed TV series and George R.R. Martin’s bestselling books, A Song of … >

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The 5 best British game shows

Ever since the exciting arrival of the incredibly popular and successful Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on British television in the late 90’s, Brits have always gone above and beyond when it comes to creating new and stimulating game show concepts. From picking the least popular answers, to being constantly belittled by an angry … >

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