Since the first glimpse of a menacing plunger at the end of Doctor Who’s fifth episode on 21 December 1963, Skaro’s hate-filled mutants have been a permanent fixture in the show’s 51-year history. Despite some periods off screen, their unique design has always kept them in the public consciousness and any match between the Daleks … >
It’s hard to believe that 33 years ago today, television viewers tuned in for what would turn out to be the final episode of Blake’s 7, Dalek creator Terry Nation’s seminal science-fiction space opera. A definitive cult classic from the off, blending gritty pulp sci-fi with boys-own adventure and occasional moments of camp, the show … >
In 1984, the BBC produced one of the most memorable and ambitious children’s television programmes of all time. Based on the novel by John Masefield, The Box of Delights was a tick-all-the-boxes psychedelic alchemy that combined captivating story, superb ensemble performance and special effects that transcended the clunky, pre-digital technology of the age to create … >
James Bond will return next year in SPECTRE. > Buy the James Bond 50th anniversary complete Blu-ray boxset on Amazon. Here’s everything we know so far about the 24th official 007 movie… SPECTRE will be released in cinemas worldwide on 6 November 2015. The title is a reference to SPECTRE (SPecial Executive for … >
Earlier this week, very sympathetic to the fact that everyone is probably suffering from festive fatigue, Channel 4 held a preview event in London for Charlie Brooker’s upcoming Black Mirror Christmas special, ‘White Christmas’. In various states of recovery from our respective office Christmas parties – aided by multiple mince pies and several glasses of … >
In 1984, the BBC produced one of the most memorable and ambitious children’s television programmes of all time. Based on the novel by John Masefield, The Box of Delights was a tick-all-the-boxes psychedelic alchemy that combined captivating story, superb ensemble performance and special effects that transcended the clunky, pre-digital technology of the age to create … >
The much-anticipated final film in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies, arrives in UK cinemas today. > Read our review of the movie. The Tolkien fans over at Made to Measure Blinds decided to celebrate by creating blind banner designs for each of the titular five armies – the perfect … >
With the third season of Mr Selfridge beginning on ITV in early 2015, we thought it might be fun to look at what the new run will hold for fans. Executive producer Kate Lewis has hinted that Harry’s life will “unravel” in the new season, ominously commenting: “His story was a rollercoaster ride that ended … >
Arriving at the BBC’s studio in Cardiff Bay on a grey October morning, it’s hard to feel festive. There is, however, something quite enchanting about the sets of Doctor Who’s Christmas special, ‘Last Christmas’, that immediately catapults one’s mood into a lofty snowbank of holiday cheer. CultBox were on set on the last day of … >
In 1984, the BBC produced one of the most memorable and ambitious children’s television programmes of all time. Based on the novel by John Masefield, The Box of Delights was a tick-all-the-boxes psychedelic alchemy that combined captivating story, superb ensemble performance and special effects that transcended the clunky, pre-digital technology of the age to create … >