Sapphire & Steel

Sapphire & Steel rewind: A look back at the ’70s British sci-fi fantasy series

“All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension. Transuranic heavy elements may not be used where there is life. Medium atomic weights are available: Gold, Lead, Copper, Jet, Diamond, Radium, Sapphire, Silver and Steel. Sapphire and Steel have been assigned.” In an exciting development reported last month, Luther creator and Doctor Who … >

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The ‘Quatermass’ influence

The influence of the Quatermass series is manifest throughout the annals of classic British sci-fi. Writer Nigel Kneale is perhaps the most significant constant in the Quatermass legacy and it was when he was a staff writer at the BBC in the early 1950’s that the character of Professor Bernard Quatermass was created. A heroic … >

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The history of TV shows

Undoubtedly, television plays important role in our life, because we spend several hours in front of a TV screen every day. It is impossible to deny that the popularity of television depends on TV shows that have always attracted viewers of different age, gender and interests. Some people enjoy sitcoms while others prefer detectives and … >

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Cilla Black (1943-2015)

At CultBox, we are usually preoccupied with TV personalities who have flown on board the TARDIS or the Liberator, or who keep a Synth or a book of English magic for personal use. But occasionally there are figures so mainstream, so ubiquitous, that they cut through narrow definitions of cult and seem to embody the … >

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Quatermass (1979)

Rewind: ‘Quatermass’ (1979) revisited

Huffity, puffity, Ringstone Round If you lose your hat it will never be found So pull your britches right up to your chin And fasten your cloak with a bright new pin And when you are ready, then we can begin Huffity, puffity, puff….   What was it about? During the 1950s, Professor Bernard Quatermass, … >

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Every time Missy’s garden has appeared in the ‘Doctor Who’ universe

Doctor Who star Michelle Gomez has hinted that it is “no coincidence” that she made her debut as Missy in a location previously used in the show. She teased: “Yes, there’s a connection yet to be revealed.” The location is at Dyffryn Gardens on the Dyffryn Estate in Wales. Designed by landscape architect Thomas Mawson … >

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Why slot machine games are recommended for any beginner

Slot game machine is a well-known gambling machine. With the advancement of technology, the slot machine evolved into a variety of different models. Today, this slot game can be played online, called the online slot game. Slot games have become more popular compared to gambling games around the world as well as other gambling games … >

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5 movie stars who suffer from hearing loss

There are over 10 million people in the UK suffering from some kind of hearing loss – that’s one in six of the population. It’s thought that around 800,000 are severely or profoundly deaf and about two million people using hearing aids. These are surprisingly high statistics, but no one is immune to ear-related ailments … >

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‘Our Girl’ opinion: For and against Season 2’s big recast

Our Girl fans finally had confirmed last month that BBC One’s army drama would be returning in 2016 for a second season. However, the announcement was bittersweet, as it was also revealed that lead actress Lacey Turner (Eastenders) has stepped down from her role as medic Molly Dawes and would not be returning for the … >

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