When Doctor Who returned in 2005, the roles of Script Editor and Producer had changed. The Script Editor was no longer a creative role, and was now about storytelling logic, continuity and liaising between writers and the production team. The Show Runner (who was also an Executive Producer) was the main creative force, commissioning stories, … >
Since the summer came to an end, a lot of new comedies have made their way onto our TV screens – in fact, so many that we’ve decided to split our October-December recommendations into two parts. Here’s part 1 of the best new TV comedies that have aired in the UK over the last three … >
Wow, what a battle!
With much discussion at the moment around how the sixth episode of Netflix’s The Haunting Of Hill House was shot in just five long takes, let’s revisit an episode of Psychoville which accomplished a similar feat back in 2009. Post-The League Of Gentlemen and pre-Inside No. 9, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton co-wrote and co-starred … >
The phrase ‘Give the audience what they never knew they needed’ springs to mind. I never knew I needed a sentient universe in the shape of an amphibian.
If there’s one thing living in Edinburgh has taught me, it’s that the most horrific parts of history are worth enduring so that a few centuries later we can monetise them and use them for entertainment.
A timely episode to remind us that, just before Christmas, warehouse staff aren’t getting blown up and therefore have absolutely nothing to complain about.
Imagine a universe without Yaz. We wouldn’t have had Demons of the Punjab, but on the other hand we wouldn’t have had Arachnids in the U.K.
In addition to the scheduled releases, September brought forth a clutch of Short Trips Rarities from the Big Finish archive. Formerly available as subscriber bonuses, these five narrated stories feature adventures for the Doctor and friends, read by some familiar BF voices, and each has been enlivened with fresh artwork from Tom Saunders. To help … >
Woah. We’re halfway there. Woah. Caught me unawares. Reduced episode count but we’ll make it I swear. Woah. Ending on a prayer. Press 1 if you felt the conundrum aspect of this episode was overemphasised. Press 2 if you noticed Chibnall’s cunning trick of distracting us from this week’s implant device by using a word that sounded a bit … >