‘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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10 things you didn’t know about ‘The Hangover’

It’s over six years now since Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis found themselves in Las Vegas for the ultimate bachelor party in hit comedy The Hangover. Filmed in Nevada over just 15 days – no doubt the cast spent some of that time searching for the best casino! – the movie became the … >

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A look at London’s local cultural talent

London’s showbiz factor is one to rival any other city. With a wealth of great theatres such as the Gielgud and Prince Edward, as well as many fantastic drama schools, it’s no surprise that London has produced some of the acting world’s best on-screen performers. In fact, London’s art scene as a whole is blossoming … >

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