When Doctor Who returned to television, the “Time War” was a masterstroke; side-stepping years of continuity, it allowed new viewers to learn about the Doctor’s past alongside his die-hard fans. Through a drip feed of titbits, passing references and old enemies in subsequent years, this backstory built inexorably towards Gallifrey’s climatic return in time for … >
Big Finish’s Doctor Who Short Trips range continues with Matthew Waterhouse narrating The Ingenious Gentleman Adric Of Alzarius, a fifth Doctor, Adric (of course), Nyssa and Tegan story. As the synopsis hints, writer Julian Richards takes Adric to a mythic landscape, where there be giants (or perhaps windmills), an evil enchanter, a hero in the … >
Spoilers: in the penultimate episode of Red Dwarf’s twelfth series, the crew discover that their ship is now owned by M-Corp and Lister can no longer see products that aren’t also owned by the corporation.
Blake’s 7 are back on audio in the form of Vila, Avon, Cally, Tarrant, Zen, Orac and Dayna, with Yasmin Bannerman now cast in place of Josette Simon, who declined to return to the role. This boxset marks the start of a set under the banner of Crossfire, and does a good job of introducing … >
The third episode of All 4’s interesting new drama, The End of the F***ing World starts up right where the previous ended, giving it a feel that if you binge watched the show, it would feel like a movie. As it stands, the episodes are short and have no room to recap, so we’re right back … >
The fourth episode of Red Dwarf’s twelfth series pits Rimmer and Kryten against each other in an election to become ‘machine president’ of the ship.
Here’s our spoiler-filled review of Stranger Things 2, episode 5 – Dig Dug.
Here’s our spoiler-filled review of Stranger Things 2 episode 4…
This 8-parter doesn’t hang about, with both protagonists well establlished in the first episode using a Peep Show narrative styling. Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden are beautifully awkward, slightly scary, both a little scarred (albeit it in different ways) and, while they are not necessarily likeable characters, there’s something there to keep you invested … >
Sitcom faves Scott and Robinson muddle through this overly explained 80s homage.