This week’s Doctor Who episode ‘Under the Lake’ hit all the notes of a traditional base-under-siege tale with plenty of running down corridors, as well as some terrific ghostly monsters. While we wait for the concluding part, ‘Before the Flood’, here are five Doctor Who stories we’d recommend checking out if you liked ‘Under the … >
You get used to everyone on TV looking as fashionable as possible, as if the screen’s a catwalk into your home. But occasionally you’ll get characters who turn heads and trends simply by virtue of not trying to following what’s in vogue. Characters like Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens in Justified, who focus more on what … >
Starting back in 2006 with the episode that reintroduced Sarah Jane Smith, and then returning under Steven Moffat, Toby Whithouse has become a regular fixture in the line-up of modern Doctor Who writers. Often touted by fans as a potential successor, much in the way that Moffat himself was during Russell T Davies’ tenure as … >
In some films the ‘car is the star’ in a big way, while in others the car is certainly an iconic part of the whole. Think of the various cars that James Bond has driven in the 007 franchise. Many people probably think of the Robert De Niro classic Taxi Driver when hailing a New … >
It’s almost three years now since Merlin ended, still pulling in high ratings to BBC One on Saturday evenings after five seasons. However, those 65 episodes weren’t enough for most fans, with many demanding more time in the world that Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps had created back in 2008. > Buy the complete Merlin … >
Whatever the reason, the British seem to have a penchant for drama. Be it sports, theatre, or film, the people of the UK always know how to put on a gripping production. This also applies to the small screen, as some of the greatest mini-documentary series ever created have come from this side of the … >
The first season of Marvel spin-off Agent Carter (finally) completed its run in the UK last month. So now that Peggy has put paid to the evil machinations of Leviathan, it’s time to look to the future. Peggy and her pals will return in a 10-part second season in 2016, which is to be set … >
No Game of Thrones season is complete without a few shocks along the way. From Ned’s execution in Season 1 to Joffrey’s poisoning in Season 4, the show has delighted in pulling the rug out from under its viewers’ feet and the show’s recent fifth season was no different. > Buy the complete Season 1-4 … >
BBC One’s Merlin began in 2008 as a family show, becoming increasingly darker as the seasons progressed. The fantasy drama was made up of humorous one-liners, bromance and chainmail-clad adventures, but along with that, the show brought battles of light and dark, betrayal and heartbreak. > Buy the complete Merlin Season 1-5 boxset on Amazon. … >
Whether you’re a collector parading them on your shelves or a kid playing with them, belly-down on the living room floor, it has to be said that Doctor Who action figures are, largely, very good. As a soon-to-be uncle, I’m looking forward to having an excuse to play with them. However, there are some that … >