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Sami Kelsh

‘Yonderland’ review: Season 3 Episode 5 is almost too good

Things get intense on this week’s Yonderland, as Debbie puts herself in a sticky situation to rescue… a dude who we’re pretty sure until very recently was definitely a baddie.  This can only turn out well! Hey, it’s Tom Meeten!  I love him in the things I have seen him in, which now includes this … >

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8 ‘Doctor Who’ episodes to cheer you up

Even the happiest of campers sometimes needs a televisual pick-me-up, and a good episode or two – or six, or twelve, or 813 – of comforting Doctor Who is an especially effective prescription. Here are a few suggestions to elevate your spirits when you’re feeling (TARDIS) blue…   ‘The Lodger’ Matt Smith and James Corden … >

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‘Yonderland’ review: Season 3 Episode 4 all comes together beautifully

This especially terrifying episode of Yonderland features one of the most terrifying things in the entire universe. No, I’m not talking about contemporary global politics, ice cream van music, or my pending loans: I’m talking about clowns.  Clowns are scary.  No amount of balloon snakes will make me less squirrely about them. It should come … >

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‘Yonderland’ review: Diabolical times have resumed in Season 3 Episode 2

Diabolical times have resumed in Yonderland this week, as it seems that the Chosen One’s retirement was decidedly premature. While Pete’s off to do business in sunny Glasgow, Debbie’s leaving do is appropriately touching (and fluffy, so fluffy!) but not-so-Cuddly Dick is quick to sow the seeds of dissent among the people of the realm.  … >

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‘Yonderland’ review: Sky1’s bonkers comedy begins its third season in fine form

Great news!  Yonderland continues to be basically the best thing on television. Bad news for Debbie, though: Pete’s got a thrilling new job offer, but it’s in Glasgow. Meanwhile, Negatus, finally free of his oppressive boss, the recently-thwarted Imperatrix, couldn’t be bothered to do evil overlording, because why bother when there’s pizza and video games?  … >

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6 of ‘Victoria’ star Jenna Coleman’s best roles

Jenna Coleman has been lighting up our screens this autumn in Victoria, ITV’s gorgeous historical drama about the English queen’s early days on the throne, and it’d made for truly compelling viewing. The good news for those who have yet to see it – or for those already keen to see it again – is … >

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‘Victoria’ Episode 7 review: ‘The Engine of Change’

Poor, poor Victoria. What an almighty hassle it must be, being such a subject of public scrutiny every time you feel a little barfy in the middle of a music performance – and indeed, the sense of tension and unease is captured beautifully in this episode’s opening scene. Turns out Vic and Bert made babies! … >

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‘Victoria’ Episode 6 review: ‘The Queen’s Husband’

If there’s anything that goes to show quite nicely that politics are a load of old nonsense, it’s that in this episode of Victoria, a good deal of fuss is kicked up over who gets to walk into a dinner party first. As if there aren’t more pressing matters to concern oneself with, such as … >

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