Following our review of the Jodie Whittaker-led BBC drama’s final episode, its writer, Dan Sefton, reached out to offer his opinion on a few of the points we made. Here’s his full rebuttal…
In its brief eight-episode run, Doctor Who’s teenage spin-off introduced us to a diverse gang of characters forced into friendship through adversity. With an initial release on the online-only BBC Three last autumn, and then some rather shoddy scheduling on late-night BBC One earlier this year, viewing figures have been unspectacular and there has been … >
‘What are you making down there – poison gas?’ What was it about? Gerry Davis and Dr Kit Pedler first worked together during the 1960s, when Doctor Who producer Innes Lloyd brought them into his production team as story editor and technical advisor respectively. Together, Pedler and Davis brought some contemporary scientific realism to the … >
Danilo have a brilliant selection of new film/TV calendars on sale for 2016, including Star Wars, Jurassic World, Poldark, Doctor Who, Marvel and Pixar. > Take a look at the full range of products on Danilo’s website. To celebrate the release, we’ve got a bundle of six great calendars to give away to one of … >
As we enter the second half of this ten-part first season, ITV’s Jekyll and Hyde feels like it is just getting into its stride. This week’s story episode finally has Richard E Grant’s Bulstrode meet Robert, at last delivering on the premise that the series promised all the way back in its opening episode – … >
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (A Modern Prometheus) is a classic story most are aware of but few have read. This new audio release is a full cast dramatization adapted by Jonathan Barnes and directed by Scott Handcock. The adaptation is faithful to Shelley’s masterpiece (written when she was 18) and tells the story of how Victor … >
Five episodes in and Falling Skies remains a curious and somewhat frustrating show. It’s got a classic sci-fi premise, yet something about it never quite convinces.
Mark Gatiss – The League Of Gentleman star, Doctor Who writer and lifelong horror fan – celebrates the horror film in his new three-part series for BBC Four, A History Of Horror With Mark Gatiss. Episode 1: ‘Frankenstein Goes To Hollywood’ Monday 11th October 2010 The first episode follows Mark as he brings his … >