‘The Box of Delights’ Episode 4 revisited: ‘The Spider in the Web’

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 … >

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5 awesome ‘The Hobbit’ blind designs

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 … >

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What should we expect in ‘Mr Selfridge’ Season 3?

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 … >

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‘The Box of Delights’ Episode 3 revisited: ‘In Darkest Cellars Underneath’

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 … >

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10 of the funniest one-liners from ‘The Inbetweeners’

The Inbetweeners 2 rocketed to the top of the UK box office earlier this year, enjoying the biggest opening weekend of 2014 and achieving the biggest ever opening day for a comedy. > Buy The Inbetweeners 2 on DVD on Amazon. To celebrate the film’s release on Steelbook, Blu-ray, DVD and VOD ahead of Christmas, … >

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‘SPECTRE’ wish list: 10 things we’d love to see in the new Bond film

SPECTRE’s back! The acronymised masters of acrimony (specialising in Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion) haven’t featured in a Bond movie since 1971’s Diamonds are Forever, and even then the secret terrorist organisation wasn’t mentioned by name. But now, 44 years later, they’ve slapped their brand all over the 24th Bond film‘s title with SPECTRE. Yes, … >

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eBay celebrates ‘The Joy of Giving’ this Christmas

Struggling to find the perfect gift this Christmas? You’ve got less than three weeks! Head over to eBay.co.uk, where every hour 85 gamers get a new challenge, 53 bikes begin a new journey, 258 people get connected, 99 people touch technology, 5 teddy bears find a new home, 57 players roll the dice and every … >

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Top 5 ‘Sherlock’ villains

Over their time spent together in BBC One’s detective drama, Sherlock Holmes and John Watson have faced a number of threats to themselves and those close to them. They have confronted criminals of all kinds, from dangerous organisations to foes hiding in plain sight. > Buy the complete Season 1-3 boxset on Amazon. Here we … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas 2014 gift guide

“On every world, wherever people are, in the deepest part of the winter, at the exact mid-point, everybody stops and turns and hugs. As if to say, ‘Well done. Well done, everyone! We’re halfway out of the dark.’ Back on Earth we call this Christmas…” Looking for present ideas for the Doctor Who fan in … >

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