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‘Very often in life it’s the quiet, unassuming ones who turn out to be the most interesting.’ So says our Narrator, who happens to be a surprisingly charming James Corden, in full on Jackanory mode, as he tells us the tale of Esio Trot and bounds about a typically Richard Curtis London; one with all … >
SPECTRE’s back! The acronymised masters of acrimony (specialising in Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion) haven’t featured in a Bond movie since 1971’s Diamonds are Forever, and even then the secret terrorist organisation wasn’t mentioned by name. But now, 44 years later, they’ve slapped their brand all over the 24th Bond film‘s title with SPECTRE. Yes, … >
It’s approaching that time of year when you may be wondering what you’re boldly going to get your favourite Trekkie/Trekker for Christmas. And although ‘A Very Klingon Khristmas’ is still on the shelves, you might want to get them something a little less seasonal and a bit more perennial. ‘Ships of the Line’ would be … >
Channel 4 really went straight for the spoon when it came to Utopia‘s fate, didn’t they? Skipping the chilli or bleach, they just scooped Dennis Kelly’s dark dystopian drama right out of the future schedules, never to be seen again. Some torturers have no finesse. So while we don’t have a third season to look … >
Like something precious that someone is keen to keep from breaking, the lady-led comedy Psychobitches is nestled away in the straw on Sky Arts. It really should be in a brighter spotlight, but there’s something nice about its niche presence. As the title suggests, there’s no comedy on TV right now more brazen and outlandish … >
A new Doctor Who soundtrack album featuring Murray Gold’s music from ‘The Day of the Doctor’ and ‘The Time of the Doctor’ is released this month. > Read our review. The 2-CD album will be available from Monday 24 November with reversible covers. > Order the album on Amazon now. As always, we fed the … >
Fans know that Doctor Who music is music that gets stuff done. For the best part of a decade Murray Gold has created an accessible rhythm to saving the universe, and it’s one that’s too energetic, too fizzy, to just sit in a chair and absorb. The tenth album of his work for the show … >
YouTube user BlobVanDam has recreated the Doctor Who regeneration scene from ‘The Time of the Doctor’ in the style of the Lego video games. Watch the 11th Doctor regenerate into the 12th Doctor… Watch the original scene…
It’s not hard to ‘say something nice’ about ‘Death in Heaven’. It’s that rare episode under Moffat’s tenure: a Part 2 (this is the first since May 2011). It’s also that even rarer thing in 21st century Who: a finale as exciting as it is satisfying. Satisfying not simply in terms of the immediate plot, … >
‘My name is Thomas Shelby, and today I’m going to kill a man’. No ‘Red Right Hand’ opener this week. Oh no, things are far too serious for that. Epsom Derby Day gallops towards us, and one way or another Tommy Shelby has to meet his fate with a gun. Like a man aware that … >