New sci-fi series coming from creators of The Crown

The Crown has infamously been Netflix’s most expensive series to date, with the Matt Smith and Claire Foy-headlined show earning no shortage of plaudits. Now, though, the company behind it is switching its attention to a science fiction series. It’s working on a show called Origin, that’s being co-produced with Midnight Radio, China International Television … >

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Marvel’s Inhumans (Sky 1) review

Given that tonight’s UK premiere of Marvel’s Inhumans comes nearly a month after its US air date and even longer after the ill-judged IMAX release, I’d wager that you’re already aware of the bad buzz that’s been surrounding this series ever since the first footage was released.

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Blackadder

Blackadder’s greatest episodes

When the conversation turns to naming the all-time greatest UK sitcom, it’s no coincidence that Blackadder remains in the picture some three decades after it first aired. Written by Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Rowan Atkinson, the show delivered wonderfully crafted jokes, unashamed silliness and plenty of killer lines across four series and several one-off … >

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The Walking Dead hit by surprise ratings fall in US

Not many saw this coming, but the much-hyped return of The Walking Dead earlier this week has brought with it a notable ratings fall. Season eight of the show kicked off on AMC, and promptly fell to the show’s lowest opening ratings since its third season. Granted, there was no cliffhanger to resolve this time, … >

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A dalek

Doctor Who: the Daleks’ untold history told in new book

Doctor Who’s most famous foes, the Daleks, are the subject of a brand new book heading to stores. And their secrets are set to be revealed. Entitled Doctor Who: Dalek: The Astounding Untold History Of The Enemies Of The Universe (we suspect there will be fewer colons in the main text), the book has been … >

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Peaky Blinders

The top 21 most popular theme tunes to Netflix shows

The television theme tune perhaps doesn’t get the full credit it deserves in the modern era, outside of a few high profile examples. But global music streaming people Deezer have noted that people do tend to be streaming more and more tunes. So much so, in fact, that they’ve put together a top 21 list … >

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Red Dwarf XII

Red Dwarf XII proves ratings success

Dave’s continued investment in more episodes of Red Dwarf continues to be vindicated, as the official ratings have now come in for its debut episode. Red Dwarf XII has attracted, in all, 700,800 viewers according to official figures. That makes it the top rated non-public service broadcasted scripted show of its week. In fact, it … >

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