We referred to On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as the ‘black sheep’ of the Bond family. However, a similar claim could be made for this, Sean Connery’s one-off return (as long as we only count Never Say Never Again as an unofficial Bond). It’s a complete tonal shift from its predecessor and plays out as … >
Following massive viewing figures for its return earlier his year – far beyond what Fox were likely hoping for – it’s almost certain that The X-Files will be back for an eleventh season. There’s certainly plenty of life left in these characters and the mythology they dwell within. The revival had a lot of problems, but the willingness of … >
After four seasons broadcast over five years, Channel 4’s university sitcom Fresh Meat has come to an end. In its final season, we saw the six housemates struggle through the last year of their studies and prepare for post-university life. > Buy the complete Season 1-4 box set on Amazon. Now that the gang have graduated from Manchester … >
We take a look at some of the many Game of Thrones actors who’ve travelled from Westeros to the Doctor Who universe. Mark Gatiss as Tycho Nestoris and as Professor Richard Lazarus in ‘The Lazarus Experiment’ Paul Kaye as Thoros and as Prentis in ‘Under the Lake’ and ‘Before the Flood’ Maisie … >
Catchphrases aren’t new to Doctor Who, but since the series’ revival in 2005 there’s been a noticeable increase. Well, that’s only fair. Kids need something written on their Doctor Who lunch boxes other than Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart shouting “Five rounds rapid!” (although that’d be a great bit of merchandise). Anyway, we all love a good catchphrase. … >
From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers of The Cove, Discovery Channel’s acclaimed eco documentary Racing Extinction is out now on DVD. Using state-of-the-art technology and covert tactics, Racing Extinction follows a team of activists working to expose the ways in which many of the planet’s species’ populations are threatened, from endangered species trafficking to environmental damage. However, there … >
‘This house is full of eyes … all looking at me.’ What was it about? Adapted from the first of Lucy M. Boston’s series of novels, The Children of Green Knowe is a sedately-paced ghostly period drama which was originally shown on BBC One in December 1986. 1950s public schoolboy Tolly goes to spend … >
Though legend has it J. K. Rowling penned her world-famous and series while sitting in an Edinburgh café, the majority of the action is set in and around London. As such, the UK capital provides an excellent opportunity for fans of the Harry Potter franchise to explore the places which inspired the books and films … >
We take a look at an alternate Doctor Who history with the Doctors that never were. With Doctor Who changing hands after Season 10, the internet is abuzz with speculation. Some of it is entirely plausible like the suggestion that EastEnders actress Rakhee Thakrar will be the next companion, while some of it less believable … >
The Night Manager, BBC One’s gripping new spy drama that’s been thrilling Sunday night audiences – and set Tumblr aflame with images of Tom Hiddleston’s bum – is out now on DVD (pause buttons at the ready!). A slick, updated adaptation of John Le Carré’s 1993 novel that sees a former soldier recruited to infiltrate … >