The noughties is renowned as one of the most seminal decades in recent history, ironically for its timing rather than its contributions to culture. While its main claims to fame involve being the first decade of a new millennium and a focal point for technological advancement, however, if we dig a little deeper there are … >
Poker has always had a seductive allure for those who like to live on the edge. It has been depicted in films such as Ocean’s Eleven, The Sting and Rounders as a game for risk-takers and daredevils, the powerful and those seeking power, the mega-rich and underdog swindlers. And, naturally, poker has attracted a number … >
Since the departure of Matt Smith in 2013, Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has appeared keen to establish the stories of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor as a new era. Although the Paternoster Gang appeared in ‘Deep Breath’ and the new UNIT gang introduced in the Eleventh Doctor’s era returned in ‘Death in Heaven’, fandom seems divided … >
It seems that we have reached a watershed moment. Boy Meets Girl, BBC Two’s new trans-based sitcom, offers a serious look at transition. This is something that is still relatively new on television, which should be surprising! While Hayley Cropper’s introduction in Coronation Street happened 16 years ago, serious portrayals of transgender characters are only … >
In this new regular feature, we’ll be picking out the best of the latest Doctor Who products on sale each month! Check out September’s goodies… Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control Available from 7 September, this brand new prop replica is a detailed recreation of the Sonic Screwdriver used by Peter Capaldi in … >
Cult TV creates memorable scenes and characters, quotes we carry in our head, and lessons on how to deal with certain situations – or not. They also conjure images of style, of clothing from another era that fits the characters’ personalities like…gloves. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t – so here’s five lessons we’ve learned. … >
Downton Abbey returns next month for a final season. With the last ever episode due to air on Christmas Day, following eight episodes this autumn, we had a think about what we’d like the show’s many characters to get up to before they take their final bow. Cue the titles… Tom and Sybbie are off … >
Downton Abbey is back and has returned to former glory. Whilst the show has been critically acclaimed since its inception, there were a lot of complaints that the recent two seasons were focusing too much on the love affairs of Lady Mary and her various suitors. I’d be inclined to agree – the show is … >
It’s not just the Doctor’s face that changes; the Time Lord has also embarked on a number of disguises and costume changes over the years, with varying degrees of success. The First Doctor as a Dalek in ‘The Space Museum’ The Third Doctor as a milkman in ‘The Green Death’ The Eleventh … >
Struggling with the wait for new Sherlock? We’ve collected together some of the best Sherlock Holmes items available to help you cope until 2015’s Christmas special… Sherlock: Season 1-3 boxset > Buy the DVD boxset on Amazon. Elementary: Season 1 boxset > Buy the DVD boxset on Amazon. > Read our review. Jeremy Brett’s … >