Paul Darrow as Kerr Avon

Blake’s 7 revives Avon’s backstory in Avon – A Terrible Aspect

Paul Darrow’s Blake’s 7 prequel novel for his character gets the audiobook treatment.  Last month, we heard that Blake’s 7, the classic BBC science fiction series, is getting the Blu ray treatment. The classic 70s/80’s BBC series will enjoy updated effects and interviews from the team behind Doctor Who – The Collection. Now, the late … >

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Big Finish open The Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Opportunity 2024

The annual competition seeks to encourage fresh writing talent, with the winner seeing their Doctor Who short story recorded and published.  Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish Productions have once again opened submissions for their annual Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Opportunity. The competition, which takes place in memory of their late colleague Paul Spragg, seeks … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – January 2024

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 … >

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The Whoniverse lands on BBC iPlayer

“So… all of time and space, everything that ever happened or ever will – where do you want to start?” Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary month officially begins today with the arrival of the Whoniverse on BBC iPlayer. UK based fans, or BBC licence fee payers if you will, can time travel through Doctor Who history … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – October 2023

Here’s our October 2023 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, the picks this month are… Out To Lunch with Ade Edmonson – Jim Howick Out to Lunch has a new host, with the emphasis shifting slightly from the food to the comic chat with the endearingly demented … >

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The Tomorrow People – two publications celebrate the 50th anniversary

Two volumes of the show’s Look-In comics as well as a new The Tomorrow People novel.  2023 is the 50th anniversary year of The Tomorrow People. The series, an ITV rival to Doctor Who, saw teens “breaking out” with powers such as telekinesis, telepathy and teleportation. Additionally, they found themselves tasked with helping humanity on its … >

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5 British TV Presenters and Their Fascinating Hobbies

When you’re watching a television show you might assume that the person presenting it has hobbies that revolve around the show itself. For instance, it makes sense that people like Chris Packham or David Attenborough love nature.   There are some presenters out there whose hobbies might surprise you, though. Like all celebrities, they have … >

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Christopher Lloyd joins Season 3 of The Mandalorian

Great Scott! The actor adds Star Wars to his collection of genre franchise roles.  Over the weekend, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Christopher Lloyd is joining The Mandalorian. The third season of the Disney+ Star Wars show is currently filming in California, and we believe he’s coming in for a guest role. After being … >

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