Paul Whitehouse is bringing back DJ Mike Smash

Paul Whitehouse can currently be seen on cinema screens around the UK in The Death Of Stalin. But he’s also got another project on the go: he’s resurrecting the character of DJ Mike Smash! Smash was one half of Smashie & Nicey, the radio DJs that he and Harry Enfield brought to life in the … >

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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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