The Thrill of Reality TV Competitions and Why We Can’t Look Away

British television has always had a knack for pulling in massive audiences, and nothing demonstrates this better than reality TV competitions. According to Ofcom.org.uk, 74% of UK households subscribed to at least one streaming service in 2021. That figure suggests an enormous hunger for all sorts of programmes, but it’s particularly striking how reality shows … >

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Simon Fisher-Becker

Simon Fisher-Becker dies aged 63

Simon Fisher-Becker, a cherished British actor whose vibrant presence and versatile talent left an indelible mark on stage, screen and the hearts of fans worldwide has died, aged 63. On March 9, 2025, news of his passing was shared by his husband via a poignant announcement on Facebook. Born on November 25, 1961, in London, … >

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Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates

The CultBox Podcast Roundup – February 2025

Here’s our February 2025 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, this month’s picks are… David Tennant Does a Podcast with… Ben Schwartz Back after a four-year long gap, David Tennant’s podcast feed came back to life at the end of January with a teasing “Is this thing … >

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The Time Tunnel

Legendary plans to revive three Irwin Allen shows

Star Trek writer Akiva Goldsman is developing ideas to bring the back catalogue of famed producer Irwin Allen to a modern audience.  Akiva Goldsman has been embedded in the Star Trek universe since its revival in 2017 with Discovery, coming to the franchise off the back of Fringe. He’s written, directed and executive produced on … >

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Life Skills We Can Learn from TV Shows

Turned-on flat screen television photo – Free Switch channels Image on Unsplash Television has evolved over the years into more than just a source of entertainment. Today, TV shows have become a valuable learning tool, offering viewers the opportunity to acquire life skills, whether they realize it or not. From problem-solving and strategic thinking to … >

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Channel 4’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns for series 2

Simon Pegg and Hannah Khalique-Brown return for series 2 of the cyber-thriller.  Channel 4 has announced a second series of The Undeclared War. The new six-part run of the cyber-thriller comes from writer Colin Teevan (Das Boot), with Paul McGuigan (Inside Man) directing. Series 1 was presaged with a chilling faux-Prime Ministerial broadcast, so look out for … >

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