6 failed American remakes of British TV comedies

The American version of The Office is a classic example of a remake done right. The show managed to carve out its own identity, while retaining similarities to the BBC original, and it ran for nine seasons, receiving a lot of acclaim along the way. But this is a rare example, as American remakes of … >

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James Bond: What are the odds?

Daniel Craig shook the movie industry earlier this summer by telling producers of the James Bond movies that he would not be returning as the iconic British spy for a fourth outing. The news has caused hysteria on the betting floor leading to a number of potential candidates for the vacant role. Here, we take … >

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6 of the best dads in ‘Doctor Who’

Over the years we have seen the Doctor have a few issues with mothers – usually when the mothers of his companions deliver him an almighty slap – but what about fathers? We know that the Time Lord is a grandfather himself, and have even seen him cast in a fatherly role after a surprise … >

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4 of the most underrated episodes of ‘Doctor Who’

Not every episode of Doctor Who can be a universally-adored ‘Blink’ or ‘The Doctor’s Wife’. We’ve picked out four episodes that don’t get the recognition they perhaps deserve…   4. ‘The Beast Below’ A story of images and ideas, Matt Smith’s second story doesn’t quite coalesce as an adventure. It’s hard to grasp quite how this society … >

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5 of the Master’s most bonkers plans in ‘Doctor Who’

First appearing to menace him in 1971’s ‘Terror of the Autons’, the Doctor’s best friend turned best enemy is seemingly impossible to kill and keeps coming back for more. With a penchant for disguises and elaborate schemes, the villainous Time Lord often used to reel the Doctor in over an intimal episode, with a dramatic … >

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The ‘Doctor Who’ diet: How to eat like a Time Lord

These days you can’t move a parsec without encountering a constellation of dietary advice designed to get you ‘beach-bod ready’ for the first time you set foot on the automatic sand of Space Florida. I picked up the latest copy of Cybermen’s Health and found it recommended that the best way to get ‘steel-hard abs’ … >

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6 of the Master’s most evil moments in ‘Doctor Who’

We love The Master. The Doctor’s wayward childhood friend has been a bearded cigar-smoking charmer, a snarling cross between Keith Richards and Marty Feldman, a giggling silent movie baddie, Julia Roberts’ less talented brother, a manic flesh eating jack-in-the-box and most recently a Scottish Mary Poppins. And each incarnation comes with a moment that shows … >

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5 of the best regeneration scenes in ‘Doctor Who’ – watch clips!

The Doctor’s uncanny ability to change his whole appearance and personality has revitalised Doctor Who on a regular basis over the past five decades. Before 2005, regeneration looked utterly different each time, with the director of the day putting their own spin on the change. Some used practical effects and others opted for video imagery … >

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