It’s not long now until the much-anticipated tenth instalment of Sherlock arrives on our screens! Earlier this year the official promo pic of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Victorian era Holmes and Watson sent the internet into a frenzy, while the first footage from the special itself caused something of a meltdown. > Buy … >
The latest instalment of the Channel 4’s hit reality TV show Educating Cardiff was an entertaining and heart-warming series that has introduced us to a range of exciting and loveable characters, but what have we learned? Tenacious teaching Well, for starters, it is obvious how hard these teachers are working and how much perseverance … >
So, what did you think of Doctor Who Season 9’s epic opening story? > Buy Season 9 on DVD on Amazon. > Buy Season 9 on Blu-ray on Amazon. Following yesterday’s double-bill omnibus screening on BBC One, let’s take a look at the best, worst and middling bits of ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s … >
Last month Private Eye reported that there would be no full season of Doctor Who in 2016. It was a bold claim, and one which elicited a vigorous response from commenters. But despite being a satirical publication, the magazine’s Media column is often a source of truths, and has been correct before in its reportage. … >
While the classic game show remains commonplace on British television, this is mainly due to the proliferation of channels and mediums. In terms of mainstream and primetime television, however, the days of game shows dominating the schedules has almost disappeared, with many traditional gaming patterns and cult classics now consigned to occasional re-runs on niche … >
The noughties is renowned as one of the most seminal decades in recent history, ironically for its timing rather than its contributions to culture. While its main claims to fame involve being the first decade of a new millennium and a focal point for technological advancement, however, if we dig a little deeper there are … >
Since the departure of Matt Smith in 2013, Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has appeared keen to establish the stories of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor as a new era. Although the Paternoster Gang appeared in ‘Deep Breath’ and the new UNIT gang introduced in the Eleventh Doctor’s era returned in ‘Death in Heaven’, fandom seems divided … >
Cult TV creates memorable scenes and characters, quotes we carry in our head, and lessons on how to deal with certain situations – or not. They also conjure images of style, of clothing from another era that fits the characters’ personalities like…gloves. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t – so here’s five lessons we’ve learned. … >
Downton Abbey returns next month for a final season. With the last ever episode due to air on Christmas Day, following eight episodes this autumn, we had a think about what we’d like the show’s many characters to get up to before they take their final bow. Cue the titles… Tom and Sybbie are off … >
The gaudy cinematic sci-fi zoetrope that is Dr. Who and the Daleks turned 50 this week which, depending on who you are, is either cause for celebration and re-watch, or outright ambivalence and a quick sneer in the comments section. However you feel about the film (love it), it’s a 50-year-old conundrum, clinging like a … >