Why we hope Rakhee Thakrar is the next ‘Doctor Who’ companion

Doctor Who fans are currently in that exciting, nail-biting time between the previous companion having left and the new one being announced. Right now, there a few actresses (despite the rumour of a male companion, it seems the mould ain’t broke so there’s no need to fix it) linked with filling Jenna Coleman’s place at Peter … >

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5 ‘Doctor Who’ spin-offs that almost happened

With no new Doctor Who this year, we’re all resting on upcoming spin-off Class to provide us with our regular slice of wholesome Whoniverse entertainment. As you probably know, Doctor Who has had two spin-off series before Class: CBBC’s family-friendly The Sarah Jane Adventures and BBC Three/Two/One’s adult-orientated Torchwood. > Buy the complete The Sarah Jane Adventures box set … >

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Everything we know about BBC One’s ‘His Dark Materials’ adaptation

BBC One is making a new drama series based on Philip Pullman’s epic fantasy trilogy of novels, His Dark Materials. His Dark Materials has been published in more than 40 languages and has sold worldwide close to 17.5 million copies. Previous adaptations include Nicholas Hytner’s two-part stage production of His Dark Materials at the National Theatre … >

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Who has the edge in ‘Game of Thrones?’

The sixth season of Game Of Thrones is nearly upon us, and the latest trailer has worked fans up into a frenzy. It looks like a wildly exciting series filled, as always, with high drama, sizeable clashes, and in all likelihood more mysteries. But it also seems as if for the first time in a … >

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‘Class’ speculation: What if Katherine Kelly is playing a future Doctor?

Well, here’s a thought… What if Katherine Kelly’s character in BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off is in fact an undeclared future incarnation of the Doctor? Is Steven Moffat hiding one last surprise in plain sight before he hands over the show? Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class began filming in Cardiff last week. Former Coronation Street … >

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8 new British TV comedies we can’t wait to see this year

What’s coming up on British TV this year in the world of comedy? We take a look at some of the treats in store…   Camping This is a new Sky Atlantic comedy from Julia Davis (Hunderby, Nighty Night) which sounds like it’s going to be just as darkly funny as her previous work. It’s … >

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15 of the best ‘Doctor Who’ team-ups

While some team-up events can be less fun than others (Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, we’re looking at you), others can be pure joy. Whether it’s villains ganging up or heroes taking sides (Captain America: Civil War, don’t let us down!), there is always something special about seeing larger than life characters on screen together. … >

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‘Doctor Who’ fans, here’s what the ‘sleep’ in your eyes really is

After seeing Sherlock writer Mark Gatiss’s ‘Sleep No More’ episode of Doctor Who last season, did you wonder what the ‘sleep’ in your eyes actually is? Unfortunately it’s not really the Sandmen from Le Verrier Space Station. The clever folks at todayifoundout.com explain that the “sleep” is in fact a type of “rheum”, known as … >

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5 of the best ever sports movies

What’s the best sports movie ever? Well, ask any sports fan and they’ll give you a different answer, but here are five of our all-time favourites.   Rocky Not only one of the best sports movies ever made, but often regarded as one of the best movies full stop! The story of a small-time boxer and … >

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