‘Ripper Street’ Series 2 Episode 1 spoiler-free review

In the opening moments of ‘Pure As The Driven’, a policeman is hurled through the first floor window of an East London building and impaled on the iron railings below, and – BAM! – just like that we’re back in the grimy, gritty, glorious action of BBC One’s Victorian crime drama Ripper Street. Meaning, in other words, that it’s time to reach for the smelling salts.

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‘Atlantis’: ‘Twist of Fate’ review

This fourth episode of Atlantis, which deals with the origins of a well-known myth, is the first tale written by someone other than series co-creator Howard Overman. With Richard McBrien takes on scripting duties, it also has a fresh director in the capable hands of Merlin‘s Alice Troughton.

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‘Orphan Black’: ‘Effects of External Conditions’ review

‘Effects of External Conditions’ is all about the chase. Orphan Black wastes no time in getting the police on the trail of the mysterious clone introduced towards the end of the last episode. Meanwhile, Sarah continues to use her connections with Alison and Cosima to assist her deceit as they both help her out in different ways.

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‘Doctor Who’ at 50: ‘The Caves of Androzani’ (1984)

The story The Doctor and his new companion Peri become embroiled in a drug war between on the twin planets of Androzani. When they encounter the disfigured terrorist known as Sharaz Jek, they learn that they have each been poisoned – and will surely die unless they can obtain a rare antidote!   Best moments … >

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‘Doctor Who: The Doctor – His Lives and Times’ book review

The world of Doctor Who has a fine tradition of anniversary publications. Given the level scrutiny the show has enjoyed in recent years, the trick is to find a unique angle to approach the material with. Wonderfully, BBC Books have achieved just that with The Doctor – His Lives and Times.

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‘Doctor Who’ at 50: ‘The Green Death’ (1973)

The Doctor, Jo Grant and UNIT investigate a series of deaths in a South Wales Mine, wherein the victims have been found with green glowing skin. There’s toxic waste in the tunnels and giant maggots coming out of the ground. Somehow it all connects to Global Chemicals and their mysterious Boss…   Best moments Episode … >

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