BBC One has released a trailer for SunTrap, a new comedy series set on a Spanish island. Woody (Kayvan Novak) is a master of disguise – the world’s number one undercover reporter. But when his corrupt editor blows his cover, he’s forced on the run. The only problem is that charming motormouth Woody has trouble … >
Oh, Thunderbird 5. It’s no one’s favourite Thunderbird, let’s face it. The idea of an episode revolving around the giant satellite certainly doesn’t get the excitement pumping through our little fan-boy chests much. And yet, an episode like ‘EOS’ certainly makes a strong case for such an idea, with a huge focus on what makes … >
There’s a real concern that the writers of Thunderbirds Are Go are lacking in imagination when it comes to thinking up rescue situations. Whereas episodes like ‘Space Race’ thought up bold and exciting new ideas for the Tracy family to tackle, ‘Runaway’ goes with that tired old cliché of a runaway train. We kind of … >
We were only joking when we said we were expecting an episode to prominently feature Grandma Tracy. So imagine our shock and disbelief when we read our press notes for ‘Unplugged’ and found the eccentric housekeeper atop the cast list! Will she too, like Kayo, get her own Thunderbird? Joking aside though, it’s refreshing to … >
In previous weeks, we’ve observed how Thunderbirds Are Go is at its best when offering something new in terms of plot. So, along comes ‘Fireflash’, a remake of the classic series’ inaugural episode ‘Trapped in the Sky’. Not a straight-up verbatim remake, but a remake nonetheless, ‘Fireflash’ has all the key ingredients of the original … >
Thunderbirds just won’t be Thunderbirds if it’s in the 20-minute format. 50 minutes or nothing! Those words, uttered by a foolish, untrusting and faithless writer who shall remain nameless for the sake of his own safety and wellbeing, couldn’t be further from the truth, if this week’s instalment of Thunderbirds Are Go is anything to … >
Good morning. Rubbed that sleep out of those poor, tired eyes yet? How was the early rise for you this fine Saturday AM? We certainly hope it was worth it for you, now that Thunderbirds Are Go has been (unwisely) moved to the adult-unfriendly hour of 8am. Shame on you, ITV! We need our lay-ins … >
If you find yourself struggling for breath after watching the first episode of Thunderbirds Are Go, ITV’s new take on Gerry Anderson’s seminal TV masterpiece, then it’s understandable. If anything, it’s the sort of TV show that should come with health warnings at the beginning. Not because it’s bad. Far from it even! Thunderbirds Are … >
Thunderbirds are back! And are Go! More go than ever before in fact, because International Rescue’s return (and this is a return, not a reboot) starts off at a breakneck pace that doesn’t stop until you hit the credits. > Order Volume 1 on DVD on Amazon. In the terrific double-bill we saw and which … >
BBC Three’s new spoof police comedy Top Coppers has started filming. Created by Cein McGillicuddy and Andy Kinnear, the six-part series stars John Kearns (winner for Best Comedy Show at Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014) and Steen Raskopoulos (nominee for Best Newcomer at Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014). Top Coppers follows the finest and weirdest detectives … >