Another busy month for the Doctor Who universe saw the long-awaited launch of a new era as the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble arrived at Big Finish for their first volume of three adventures – which CultBox declared a triumph! Meanwhile in Cardiff, Sgt Andy Davidson finally got his shot at being part of the … >
Following on from last week’s very strong instalment, In the Club’s winning streak continues in tonight’s ep as all the women’s various problems are given time to be explored in high, dramatic fashion. “At the end of the day, we’re just human beings. We have our strengths and our weaknesses. We all make mistakes.” The … >
WE ADVISE NOT READING THIS REVIEW UNTIL YOU’VE SEEN THE MOVIE AS IT CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS. 2016 has arguably been one of the biggest years for comic-book movies yet. As the industry has ballooned in popularity and therefore scrutiny, it’s also been a year when each of the major releases have attempted to set themselves out … >
Well, things certainly got moving this week. As events heat up for the second half of Game of Thrones’ sixth season we were treated to an episode of surprise returns, rallying battle cries and rediscovery. Beyond the Wall, Meera continued to drag poor Bran to safety, still warging and seeing visions of past events which … >
Well, that was gloriously life-affirming, wasn’t it? Maybe it’s the fact that Shakespeare’s comedies, when done well, lead to a freeing of the human spirit. (When done badly, they’re excruciating.) Maybe it’s because there is little more delightful on television than hearing Bernard Cribbins sing. Whatever, that was a more than convivial way of spending … >
With his murder avenged and his position as Lord Commander given over to Edd, Jon Snow planned to depart Castle Black and go southwards as the sixth season of Game of Thrones continued. However, Jon’s getaway was delayed when his half-sister, Sansa suddenly turned up with Brienne and Pod in tow. It’s a reunion several seasons in … >
Near the end of ‘A Lesson in Love’ there’s a touching moment. Having accidentally killed her mother, teenager Hannah is arrested, and as we see her being interviewed by the police the adult accompanying her is Marlene Sidaway as her former foster mother, despite the fact that she hasn’t seen her in seven years. We … >
At last, The Musketeers make a triumphant return to BBC One with their final run of episodes, and I for one am positively beaming with delight about it. Season 3 opens on a dusty battlefield, our beloved heroes at war. With a rubbish general in charge, to boot, and it’s up to our heroes to … >
As Nick Hornby’s new five-part adaptation continues, Nina gets to know Nunney, George goes on a date with a man she doesn’t like very much and Malcolm is outraged when Nina blames him to get out of a tricky situation. Meanwhile, Max and Joe continue to run rings around their nanny. As the episode opens … >
In the first episode of this heart-warming gentle comedy, Nina (Faye Marsay) interviews to be a live-in nanny in 1980’s Camden. After a disastrous interview in which football is mentioned, Nina is dismayed to discover she hasn’t got the job. At least not yet. Six months later an enthusiastic and slightly awkward Nina moves into … >