Sometimes you just want to sit down and switch off as you enjoy a favourite cozy crime show — here’s some returning (we think!) in 2025 The interest in cozy crime shows never seems to wane. There seems to be one on at sometime or other every day of the week on broadcast channels, and that’s where we … >
As streamers become more risk averse, we reflect on some of the cult shows cancelled in 2024 after just one season We’ve enjoyed the return of several favourite shows in 2024, and welcomed new shows to our list of favourites. We also have plenty to look forward to in 2025. But. Let’s not forget it’s … >
The Brockmans are back for Christmas, but a lot has changed since we last saw them in 2016. We saw them briefly for this year’s BBC Children in Need, but the Brockman family are back on Boxing Day. It’s been eight years since the last Christmas special, and the family dynamic has certainly shifted since … >
Britain’s favourite cheese-loving stop-motion duo return to our screens for the big day. Wallace & Gromit are back this Christmas on BBC One for a rematch with the villainous Feathers McGraw. The villain, who menaced our heroes in 1993’s The Wrong Trousers, is out of prison and out for revenge. Here’s the synopsis for Wallace & Gromit: … >
To prove you don’t need a subscription to stream great TV, we bring you our guide to five crime shows you can stream for free on U With the huge range of choices (and subscription fees) available, it’s good to know you don’t always need to break the budget if you fancy a change from … >
David Mitchell stars as the reclusive puzzle-setter, John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor who is sucked into the world of a Major Investigations Team. Updated 16/09/24: With the show landing on Wednesday, September 25th, the BBC have dropped a trailer for Ludwig. Inviting us to meet our new favourite (accidental) detective, the trailer offers a quick introduction to … >
Happy Easter! Here’s our March 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening to in the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, the picks this month are… They Like to Watch: Little Wigs Abound! And Russell T Davies (DOCTOR WHO) Sara Barron and Geoff Lloyd’s television watcher’s podcast hosts Russell T Davies. There’s plenty … >
BBC Studios takes full ownership of BritBox International in a £255 million deal Reported by both sides from different angles (BBC takes full ownership vs ITV sells its 50% share), it’s clear the deal has been some time coming. Since ITV launched ITVX, its focus has been there, with Britbox coverage increasingly limited. Now BritBox … >
Here’s our February 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, the picks this month are… Young Again – Peter Capaldi Kirsty Young kicks of a second run of her podcast which asks sees guests reflect on life lessons and asks the question: If you knew then, what … >
Here’s our January 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, the picks this month are… The Last Ever Two Shot Podcast – Craig chats with Vicky McClure Okay, a slight cheat as it was released on December 31st 2023, but our first podcast listen of 2024 was … >