‘Doctor Who’ Christmas countdown Day 3: ‘The Runaway Bride’

Donna Noble at her splendid shoutiest: what more could anyone want from a Doctor Who Christmas, really? Just what we needed after a very sad Tenth Doctor burned up a sun to say bye to Rose Tyler, 2006’s ‘The Runaway Bride’ is unapologetically silly, with just enough punch of emotion. The Robot Santas from ‘The Christmas Invasion’ … >

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3 of cinema’s coolest drivers

Let’s be honest. There’s nothing in cinema as pulsating and frenetic as a good ol’ fashioned car chase. While flipping cars and handbrake turns are incredibly thrilling to watch, it’s also the steely-eyed badass characters in the driver’s seat that we’re really cheering for. These are the ones that don’t flinch at the first sign … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas countdown Day 2: ‘The Christmas Invasion’

It was a time of uncertainty for Doctor Who: after a single successful season, Christopher Eccleston had chosen to regenerate, and for the second time in 2005, viewers watched with a mix of curiosity and trepidation as a new Doctor found himself. A whole new generation of viewers were being introduced to that heady mix … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas countdown Day 1: ‘The Unquiet Dead’

Back in 2005, when just the idea of there being new episodes of Doctor Who on the telly box felt like Christmas had come early, ‘The Unquiet Dead’ marked Christopher Eccleston’s third outing as the Ninth Doctor, and his first tale set in Earth’s past. It bestowed upon us wishes of a merry springtime and … >

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‘Sherlock’ gift guide for Christmas 2015

“Oh, do your research. I’m not a hero; I’m a high-functioning sociopath. Merry Christmas.” Looking for present ideas for the Sherlock fan in your life this festive season? Well, you’ve come to the right place…   Official 2016 calendar 30cm x 30cm wall calendar. > Buy now on Amazon.   Sherlock: The Mind Palace: The … >

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‘Doctor Who’ gift guide for Christmas 2015

“On every world, wherever people are, in the deepest part of the winter, at the exact mid-point, everybody stops and turns and hugs. As if to say, ‘Well done. Well done, everyone! We’re halfway out of the dark.’ Back on Earth we call this Christmas…” Looking for present ideas for the Doctor Who fan in … >

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‘Game of Thrones’ gift guide for Christmas 2015

“Winter is coming.” Looking for present ideas for the Game of Thrones fan in your life this festive season? Well, you’ve come to the right place…   Game of Thrones Monopoly game Official board game featuring locations from the show. Collect your money and take your place on the Iron Throne! > Buy now on … >

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Everything we know about this year’s ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special

Doctor Who returns for its eleventh Christmas special this festive season. This news summary will be updated regularly as more details are revealed, with the latest updates at the top of each section. Rumours and unconfirmed reports will be marked with a *. > Order ‘The Husbands of River Song’ on DVD on Amazon. > … >

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James Bond retrospective 003: ‘Goldfinger’ (1964)

In the words of Ab Fab’s Eddy and Patsy in the middle of a wine tasting: ‘this… this is the one.’ Or at least so everyone says. Some might argue that this is more of the recognised opinion rather than one that anybody actually holds. Others would point out that this is the quintessential Bond … >

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