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David Somerset

‘Sports Personality of the Year’: Who are the front runners?

While the BBC has gradually lost its reputation as a haven for sports’ fans in the last decade, the coveted Sports Personality of the Year award remains the channel’s seminal occasion. Whether your idea of sporting achievement involves intense physical activity or playing mobile games through the Europa Casino, this is an event that captures … >

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5 life lessons we’ve learnt from 2014’s TV shows

The thought of a compelling TV series that grips us by the gut from the offset is just as appealing as going to the cinema. An increasing number of people are channelling their downtime through the medium of the monthly (credit card only) subscription service Netflix or revelling in old-school physical box sets themselves for … >

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Putting a different spin on TV drama

Don’t you sometimes want to be involved in the drama? Not necessarily launching yourself off a building or tip-toeing around the crater of a volcano, but don’t you think it would sometimes be nice to have more of a handle on what’s going on than your remote control allows? Sherlock bingo is a great idea, … >

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Britain’s smallest businesses open on Oxford Street for 12 hours

Six of Britain’s smallest businesses opened their own flagship store on Oxford Street in London last month for 12 hours each. No, it wasn’t part of the new season of BBC One’s The Apprentice – this stunt by iZettle aimed to remind entrepreneurs that even the big global brands now trading on Oxford Street began … >

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The influence of pop culture in the world of online gaming

If there is one industry sector or market that has evolved beyond all recognition in recent times, it is the world of gaming. From the bright lights of Vegas to a series of dimly lit casinos throughout the world, gambling has emerged into the mainstream through a number of online and mobile platforms. As if … >

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‘High Stakes Poker’ set for a dramatic television return

While the rise of mobile gaming and online casino NJ has characterised the gambling industry in the last five years, the presence of sports such as poker has dwindled on television. There are various reasons for this, but despite a relative lull in televised casino action it is interesting to note that stalwarts such as … >

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Discover Okinawa: Asia’s hottest travel destination

Don’t know much about Okinawa? Well, it remains one of the world’s best-­kept secrets. A hand-picked team of seven travellers from seven countries – including a musician, a scuba diver, a food blogger and a dancer – were sent to experience the tropical paradise of Okinawa and set some unique challenges!   Meet the cast… … >

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Video: Halloween horror with giffgaff

A scary clown, a creepy giant baby and a seven-foot escaped convict – it must be giffgaff’s latest Halloween story, of course! Following 2013’s bloody (and we mean bloody) ‘Different Takes Guts’ video, this year the mobile network has brought together a bunch of the most popular horror clichés for their “When you’re scared, you’re … >

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