After the success of Doctor Who’s relaunch in 2005, it was perhaps inevitable that CBBC would come knocking for a spin-off show. Thankfully, Russell T Davies rejected their ideas and instead capitalised on the success of 2006’s ‘School Reunion’ to create a vehicle for fan favourite Elisabeth Sladen. Promoted from companion to star, intrepid investigate … >
The sheer quantity and quality of programming output that we now see on television is quite incredible. Being able to generate strong dramatic stories and flesh out unforgettable characters on a weekly basis is impressive and there is certainly a very British feel to many of the current most popular shows, and this influence has … >
001. The story After killing arch-nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld in a puddle of mud, James Bond heads off to infiltrate an international diamond-smuggling ring and uncovers a deadly scheme to ransom the world. Played by a returning and freshly-bewigged Sean Connery, 007 quips his way through Amsterdam and Las Vegas before reaching an oilrig off … >
One thing that characterises the greatest British children’s television dramas of the 1980s is fear. Without ever crossing the line into the kind of adult shockers that were popular in the cinema at the time, programme makers knew the best way to engross young audiences was to scare the shit out of them – not … >
Being Human creator Toby Whithouse took part in a Q&A session with fans for BBC America on Twitter yesterday. The writer answered questions about Doctor Who and his new Cold War spy drama The Game, which began on BBC Two last night. Here are 10 things we learned from the Q&A… Three words to … >
I doubt Jenna Coleman knew exactly how important her character Clara Oswald would be to Doctor Who when she took the part back in March 2012. Like her or not, Clara – thanks to Steven Moffat’s masterful planning and/or serendipity – is the most important companion of all. This has nothing to do with favouritism. … >
Last month marked a decade since we were all sent cowering back behind our sofas when Doctor Who returned to our screens with Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor. One of the biggest components of that scare factor, however, is of course the music, and what with it being the 10th anniversary of ‘nu-Who’, it is also the … >
More sequels than ever are at Cineworld this summer! Fast & Furious 7 and Avengers: Age of Ultron are tearing through our screens already, while the next few months will see Ted 2, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Pitch Perfect 2, Insidious: Chapter 3, Magic Mike XXL, Terminator Genisys and Despicable Me spin-off Minions arriving. However, … >
Festival season is almost upon us! As more British music fans than ever combine their fest-going plans with a trip to the continent and with Flybe flying to over 20 destinations, we decided to share our top tips for this summer. All Tomorrow’s Parties: Iceland 2015 Where? Fly into Reykjavik then head to Ásbrú; … >
At last, espionage drama The Game is about to air on British shores. Like so much spy intelligence, it has passed through American hands first, premiering on BBC America last November. Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse’s first original drama series since Being Human was largely well-received by what the show calls ‘the cousins’ when it … >