What is it that makes some programmes hit the merchandising jackpot? What do Dallas, South Park, Alien, Scarface and The Invisible Man have in common? They are, of course, in their separate ways all ‘classics’ in one genre or another. But that is not the answer. That would be too easy. If we gave you … >
Let’s be honest, many sporting movies are disappointing. Even those that are hailed as greats often aren’t as good as they’re made out to be (think Field of Dreams and you know what we mean). But this makes the ones that do get it right even more special. So, let’s have a look at three … >
As we approach the end of Broadchurch‘s second season, here we take a look at some the show’s many familiar faces from the Doctor Who universe… Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams and as Reverend Paul Coates Adjoa Andoh as Martha’s mum and as psychologist Julie Jonathan Bailey as Psi in ‘Time Heist’ … >
Sometimes the most inspiring dramas are those without a script. From time to time, the most moving, exciting and memorable TV moments occur organically, off the cuff and in the white heat of the moment. Sport on TV is not everybody’s cup of tea, but every so often there comes a moment that simply captures … >
BBC One announced earlier this month that Last Tango in Halifax will be returning for a fourth season. So what will lie ahead for the dysfunctional Halifax/ Harrogate clan? If the previous three seasons are anything to go by, it’s unlikely that it’ll be calm waters, with Wainwright reminding us that “There’s not much drama … >
Atlantis is no more, much to the dismay of its fans; a small but hardy cross-section of viewers that included mythology buffs and those who like buff mythological figures. It hasn’t quite sunk without a trace – the final seven episodes of Season 2 will air on BBC One this Spring and will no doubt … >
From the wild Westerns to Viva Las Vegas – the casino scene has been an iconic movie moment for over a century of cinema. To celebrate this, Ladbrokes Casino have put together a quiz for you to find out which era you’d belong to! Would you be the Bootlegger trying to make a quick buck, … >
We’re counting down the days until the launch of Thunderbirds Are Go, ITV’s brand new series based on the Gerry Anderson’s classic 1960’s show. With the brilliant team behind Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) providing the action in both CGI and miniature form, and with a top notch voice cast consisting of … >
A press launch for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy was held in London last week. Based on the Harry Potter author’s global bestseller, the three-part mini-series begins at 9pm on Sunday 15 February on BBC One. The Casual Vacancy is adapted for TV by Sarah Phelps (The Crimson Field) and stars … >
Following our recent wishlist of British acting legends that are overdue a guest spot in Doctor Who, here are ten more thespians we’d love to appear in the show. Dame Angela Lansbury Question: compelling though Michelle Gomez was as the (ahem) Master of the Nethersphere, why couldn’t space have been made for giving her … >