This week brought the surprising but welcome news that comedian Matt Lucas will be reprising his role of the bumbling Nardole in the new season of Doctor Who. Not just for one episode, though – the Little Britain actor will be joining Peter Capaldi and newcomer Pearl Mackie on the TARDIS for a run of adventures, following his … >
“Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep.” The above quote is, of course, from the “Scottish Play.” Not that I am superstitious, but by invoking a quote from the… well, you-know-what play… for his eighth Doctor Who episode, writer Mark Gatiss may have been asking for trouble. But then he goes one better and confounds audience … >
American fantasy TV drama Game of Thrones is one of the genre’s most successful ever shows. Now screening its sixth season, the saga has a rambling narrative full of civil war skirmishes, debauched noble houses, and dastardly dynasties fighting tooth and nail for absolute power. At the heart of the drama, two particular characters stand … >
Well, this is good news. Toby Jones, one of the UK’s finest actors and the second best Captain Mainwaring, has been cast in the new season of Sherlock. Details of his role are still under wraps – because this is Sherlock and there are spacecraft that are less well hermetically-sealed than this show – but … >
The role of love in our lives can hardly be overestimated. About 91 million people around the globe are the members of free dating sites and active users of mobile apps. Viewing profiles, winking and going on a date are the norm of our modern society. In this connection the posts about how to find … >
Brought to life by actor, singer, presenter and sheer force of nature John Barrowman, Captain Jack Harkness redefined the role of the Doctor Who companion. Bold, heroic and refreshingly omnisexual, Jack was a very modern man from the 51st Century who grew into a hero through his association with the Doctor. Though he only starred … >
The Mindy Project is probably a show that you’ve heard of but never seen. If you’re here in the UK you can’t be blamed for not being familiar with it. Like some other cult and critically-acclaimed US comedies of late, it’s had a surprising lack of exposure over here. So we’ve not had the fun … >
With the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the caped crusader has now appeared in eight major motion pictures in the last 26 years alone. Despite an eight year gap following Batman & Robin, Batman has hit the big screens almost every three years. Batman has always been one of pop cultures most recognisable characters and his … >
We finally know! The BBC have at last revealed to Doctor Who fans that the actress who will play the Doctor’s latest companion in the next season is Pearl Mackie. What’s more, thanks to a special two-minute clip, we even got to see Pearl in action alongside Peter Capaldi, as well as facing off against the … >
The BBC announced yesterday that the new Doctor Who companion will be officially revealed tomorrow evening during MOTD Live: Everton vs Manchester United. While fans are pretty excited right now about finally learning who will be replacing Jenna Coleman’s Clara in the TARDIS next season, many have been slightly scratching their heads trying to figure out why the heck the … >