Audio producers Big Finish have announced another of their ‘Big Finish in Conversation’ interviews, where one of their stars sits down for an in-depth chat. Joining producer/director Scott Handcock, Sir Derek Jacobi will discuss his long and distinguished career of stage, screen and audio; from his beginnings with Sir Laurence Olivier as a founding member … >
Doctor Who: Stranded 1 sees the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) facing a challenge like no other. In the wake of the epic Ravenous finale, having defeated The Eleven and multiple Masters, he must endure a truly alien environment: the Time Lord and his friends Liv (Nicola Walker) and Helen (Hattie Morahan) must live on their … >
‘Ravenous 4’, the latest volume of Eighth Doctor adventures sees the culmination of the current storyline. Accompanied by Liv and Helen, plus his troublesome villain-turned-ally The Eleven, the Doctor has been battling the Ravenous, creatures with a voracious appetite for the Time Lords themselves. Whisper The Eleven is cured. The personalities of his former selves, … >
Since opening her diary for Big Finish, the time-travelling archaeologist Professor River Song (Alex Kingston) has dutifully picked her way back up her husband’s timeline, most recently reaching the Fourth Doctor. For this fifth volume however, River chronicles encounters with another Time Lord – one who is presented in four different, but equally deadly flavours. … >
After the high-octane widescreen epic that was the previous set UNIT: Extinction, it’s a change of pace for UNIT: Encounters. We have four stories exploring various facets of the UNIT world, with some good exploration of both Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver). While there’s no big enemy looming large, there is something … >
A Blake’s 7 reboot is coming — here’s what we know If you’re a fan of 70s UK science fiction, the offerings from the BBC were few but memorable, particularly Terry Nation’s Blake’s 7. From an era of low-budgets and high ambition, it came from an era of few channels and little choice. If nothing else, it’s … >
The series story arc kicks off in ‘Ride of Die’ as the time travellers are lured into a war on an alien planet. As the Doctor seeks to end the conflict, Yaz is prompted to consider her TARDIS/home life balance. Ride or Die A flurry of space/time coordinates beamed at the Doctor begin this story. … >
British television has long been renowned for its gripping storytelling, and the gangster genre is no exception. With a rich history of exploring the darker facets of society, several series stand out for their compelling narratives, complex characters, and social commentary. These movies have garnered significant acclaim, a loyal following and have been nominated for … >
A dozen crime shows returning in 2026 to look forward to We thought we’d look ahead at the various crime shows returning to our screens in 2026. We stopped at a dozen, then realised even that was too much. We thought we’d list them all then focus on a few. Our dozen crime shows returning … >
Season 21, featuring Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor, is now available as part of the Doctor Who: The Collection Blu-ray range. Watch Destination: Daleks, the new Doctor Who story featuring Peter Davison, Janet Fielding and Mark Strickson as part of the promotional video released to promote the collection. In Peter Davison’s third and final season, the … >