She’s the malign Mary Poppins played by Michelle Gomez that first popped up at the end of ‘Deep Breath’ for a spot of brolly-brandishing bonkersness. But who the hell is she? Publicity for Season 8 has described Missy as ‘the Gatekeeper of the Nethersphere’ – the Nethersphere presumably being the sought-after ‘Promised Land’ – but what … >
Just under 51 years ago, two schoolteachers strolled down the corridors of Coal Hill School, and, while it wasn’t an era for overt flirtation in teatime drama, their absolute, made-to-be-together compatibility was evident to everyone watching. Now it’s happening all over again. Former soldier Danny Pink has rocked up in Shoreditch, and already he has … >
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Australia’s weirdest ever children’s comedy series, Round the Twist. Yeah, that makes us feel ancient too. Here’s how the cast look now to make you feel even older… Jeffrey Walker as Bronson Twist (Series 2) Lachlan Jeffrey as James Gribble (Series 1) Richard E. Young … >
Spooks movie The Greater Good arrrives in cinemas next year, starring Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington. With Peter Firth reprising his role as Harry Pearce, CultBox decided to take a look back at the spy drama’s previous spooks to see which other characters made it out alive and could possibly return… Zoe Reynolds … >
Steven Seagal’s long movie career stretches over several decades, in which he has played numerous iconic roles which showcased his bad-assery as well as his formidable martial arts skills. Seagal’s characters all have in common a fierce determination to defy all odds and depend on their own wits and abilities to get out of the … >
Nearing 70, Danish director Gabriel Axel decided to think big and directed one of the greatest European movies ever made, winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Set in a remote 19th Danish century village, Babette’s Feast stars Stéphane Audran in the title role as French refugee Babette Hersant, taken in by two … >
Any of the fuddiest of duddies who say kids’ TV is in a doldrums of creativity and talent should head over to CBBC these days. Aside from a criminal lack of Gordon the Gopher, the channel has been on strong form of late, with a roster of drama and comedy including Wolfblood, Wizards vs Aliens, Harriet’s … >
Samuel Anderson makes his debut as new recurring Doctor Who character Danny Pink in this weekend’s episode. Written by Phil Ford (‘The Waters of Mars’) and Steven Moffat, ‘Into the Dalek’ airs at 7.30pm on Satuday 30 August on BBC One. Here’s everything we know so far about Danny Pink… Samuel Anderson has acted … >
What was it about? First shown on 3 September 2004, Green Wing revolves around the staff of East Hampton Hospital. Caroline Todd starts work in the Hospital as a Surgeon and promptly becomes one side of a love triangle between the witty Dr. “Mac” Macartney and vain anaesthetist Guy Secretan. Alongside the central trio we … >
After an eyebrow cameo in the 50th anniversary special, a kidney-based regeneration scene at Christmas and a rather long wait, the Twelfth Doctor has arrived. Spiky, sharp-suited and definitely more of a window than a door man, the universe had better watch out. Buy Season 8 on DVD on Amazon. Buy Season 8 on Blu-ray … >