With the first of Agatha Christie’s novels “The Mysterious Affair At Styles” celebrating its centenary this month, it seems an apt time to revisit the adaptations of her iconic work on the small screen. Christie’s most famous works include the instantly recognisable characters of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, but it is important not to […]Read More
For the first Spotlight Event of the (virtual) London Film Festival 2020, TV legend Jane Tranter discussed her long and celebrated career as the producer behind many of your favourite series. As the former Controller of Drama Commissioning, and then the Head of Fiction, at the BBC, Tranter is possibly best known for being behind […]Read More
It’s been a whole fifteen years since everyone’s favourite time travelling eccentric returned to the small screen after a lengthy hiatus. Five doctors and twelve series later, the show has a global cult following that has earned it a place among the likes of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and James Bond as part […]Read More
Adverts exist in many forms, and in this feature, we again take another look at some more pretty modern TV advertisements shown in the UK that really are worth a second look – so grab some popcorn and enjoy. This time the ads featured are promoting Skoda, Specsavers, Land Rover and Warburtons, with my pick […]Read More
An average first-time viewer, watching the popular Netflix reality show Selling Sunset, probably doesn’t know the first thing about luxurious million-pound homes in LA. Three episodes in, the average viewer feels like they can appreciate the value of an infinity pool, the importance of a ‘him’ and ‘her’ closet and is already googling ‘how to […]Read More
Adverts. They seem to be almost everywhere. From buses to billboards and television to Twitter, they come in many forms, formats, shapes and sizes. In this feature, I look at four brilliant and pretty modern television ads from MG Rover, Churchill Insurance, Snickers and Freeview that are well worth another look – in my opinion, […]Read More
A few weeks ago, as many of us have done over the last months, I found myself flicking through every streaming medium available to find an evening watch. I yawned at the idea of the new trends, Selling Sunset, The Fall – the Tiger King phase of lockdown has put me off starting any over-hyped […]Read More
Since its inception in 1925, the television has been a big part of our lives. It’s safe to say it’s come a long way since a tiny black and white screen, reaching the point where everyone and their grandma had a TV in their house as the source of an evening’s entertainment for all the family. […]Read More
In a world where we’re constantly surrounded by the uncertainties and anxieties of the future, television often unsuccessfully attempts to offer some form of escapism from an incredibly bleak and sombre reality. Whilst we can’t really forget the need to social distance, wear face masks, or the looming threat of another lockdown, This Is Us […]Read More
Flashback to 2012. Picture a slightly gawky 14 year old with glasses and braces. Desperately trying to find my way in an all-girls school, I was beginning to navigate puberty. Passionate about my schoolwork and reading, I had a few close friends but not a huge crowd. The age-old issue for me was fitting in […]Read More
Last week, fans of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, or ATLA as it is commonly referred to, were dealt a heavy blow. Michael Dante DiMartino, one of the original creators of the show, posted an open letter on Facebook addressing fans about the upcoming live-action series of ATLA on Netflix – more specifically, […]Read More
The dramedy, a hybrid genre that blends drama and comedy, has flourished across Britain’s screens in recent years. In particular, Channel 4 has produced many acclaimed dramedy series which are notorious for striking the right balance between the two genres. Whether they deal with mental health, the refugee crisis, or family life, the equipoise of […]Read More
I’m Irish. — Paul Mescal (@mescal_paul) July 29, 2020 “[Paul Mescal] leads the British Emmy nominees” – The Daily Mail “Strong showing of British talent including Paul Mescal nominated for Normal People” – The Guardian Incredible scenes unfolded on Twitter the morning following the announcement of the 2020 Emmy nominees: Paul Mescal, nominated for his […]Read More
Read our review of I May Destroy You here. Trigger warning: sexual assault and rape. Considering there has been very little to do during lockdown, other than attack our own hair with kitchen scissors and consume a potentially dangerous amount of crisps while lying on the sofa, it would be hard for you to have […]Read More
Why not check out yesterday’s Part One if you haven’t already? The current age of British animation After the depressingly corporate demise of the golden age, the UK animation industry veered away heavily from series for adults. Animation studios today tend to focus more on adverts and children’s series when it comes to TV, but […]Read More
