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Rob Smedley

‘Doctor Who’ quiz: Which generation of Cyberman are you?

Just when Cyberman fatigue was setting in in Doctor Who, it was announced yesterday that the original Mondasian Cybermen – last seen in 1966’s The Tenth Planet (also their first appearance) – would be returning for Season 10’s finale. You’d have to have had your emotional inhibitor chip activated not to be excited about that. … >

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‘Taboo’ Episode 7 review: A bold, intriguing, even delirious piece of TV

Hahahahahahaha. What. Is. Going. On?!? No, seriously (that laughter was just desperation), what’s going on? It’s the penultimate episode and I’ve still no idea where Taboo is heading, or why. In fact I’m at a strange nexus where I’ve no idea what will happen next but can barely remember what’s happened before. That’s not because … >

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‘SS-GB’ spoiler-free review: Episode 1 sets up a febrile atmosphere

‘Allo ‘Allo, what’s this? It’s November 1941, and it’s fourteen months after the Germans have won the Battle of Britain. Buckingham palace lies in ruins, Churchill’s been shot in front of a firing squad, swastika-emblazoned flags are draped over the nations landmarks. The bodies of Captain Mainwaring and the rest of the Home Guard of … >

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