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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‘Game of Thrones’ Christmas 2014 gift guide

“Winter is coming.” Looking for present ideas for the Game of Thrones fan in your life this festive season? Well, you’ve come to the right place…   A Pop-up Guide to Westeros book Inspired by the show’s title sequence, Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros features stunning pop-up recreations of several key locations … >

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‘Sherlock’ Christmas 2014 gift guide

“Oh, do your research. I’m not a hero; I’m a high-functioning sociopath. Merry Christmas.” Looking for present ideas for the Sherlock fan in your life this festive season? Well, you’ve come to the right place…   Official 2015 calendar 30cm x 30cm wall calendar. > Buy now on Amazon.   Sherlock: Chronicles book Packed with … >

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‘Terminator’ returns: The rebirth of a Hollywood classic

There has been a glut of classic film sequels and remakes in recent times, with plenty more mooted for 2015. One of the most prominent is the much vaunted fifth Terminator movie, which remains veiled in secrecy and uncertainty. Due in June 2015, Terminator Genisys has therefore been the centre of intense speculation, rumour and … >

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Top 7 most appearances in the James Bond films

Timothy Dalton only starred in two James Bond films; George Lazenby’s moment in the tuxedo came once and once only. But who are the journeymen (and women) of the 007 franchise, the stayers who stuck around a little longer and made the most appearances in the series? We investigate the seven actors in the top … >

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‘The Box of Delights’ Episode 2 revisited: ‘Where Shall the ‘nighted Showman Go?’

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 ‘Sherlock’ cast’s best projects in 2014

2014 has been a busy year for the cast of Sherlock! From blockbusters to independent films, gripping television series to treading the boards of London’s theatres, the actors have done it all. (Not to mention three knockout episodes of a certain detective show on BBC One back in January.) Read on to discover this year’s … >

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Why you should be watching ‘Psychobitches’

Like something precious that someone is keen to keep from breaking, the lady-led comedy Psychobitches is nestled away in the straw on Sky Arts. It really should be in a brighter spotlight, but there’s something nice about its niche presence. As the title suggests, there’s no comedy on TV right now more brazen and outlandish … >

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5 life lessons we’ve learnt from 2014’s TV shows

The thought of a compelling TV series that grips us by the gut from the offset is just as appealing as going to the cinema. An increasing number of people are channelling their downtime through the medium of the monthly (credit card only) subscription service Netflix or revelling in old-school physical box sets themselves for … >

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