When John Hurt was cast in Doctor Who’s fiftieth anniversary tale, ‘The Day of the Doctor’, it was terrific coup for the programme and proof of how high its stock had risen since its triumphant return to our screens in 2005. His curmudgeonly and reticent take on the Doctor, or indeed the missing incarnation of … >
Like a rock n’ roll tank trundling toward a 12th century warrior, ‘The Girl Who Died’ is bearing down upon us. Which means we’re in the last few days of being able to speculate about who the heck guest star Maisie Williams is playing. Admit it, you’re going to miss this game when it’s over. … >
Justified‘s Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) is the sort of man you can trust to get the job done, and also look justifiably good while doing it. As a Deputy US Marshal, his look is an update on that most reassuring of figures, the sheriff of the Old West. It’s a modern mixture of the uncomplicated … >
As most anyone who cares even remotely about superhero cinema has heard by now, Marvel is rebooting Spider-Man yet again. After franchises directed by both Sam Raimi and Marc Webb (starring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, respectively) fizzled out, the new attempt is being made not as a third solo franchise but as an immediate … >
Doctor Who star Michelle Gomez was engaging in an entertaining Q&A on Twitter last weekend. Almost inevitably, the possibility of a spin-off series for Missy was mooted, something that Gomez sounded enthusiastic about. There have of course been several spin-off series from Doctor Who before – two of them being led by the great Elisabeth … >
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 … >