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James and Magnus discuss the first episode of Doctor Who S15, Robot Revolution, which introduces a new companion, Belinda Chandra, and ends with quite the cliffhanger. This is an in-depth discussion of the episode, covering everything from the visual style to the themes of artificial intelligence, coercive control, and loss. Read More →
It’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for. If the recent “regeneration” trailer told us anything, it’s that The Power of the Doctor would be jam-packed with subtle references to the show’s great history. Conceived and scheduled to coincide with the BBC’s centenary, the 90 minote special alsoRead More →
We’re just one week away from The Power of the Doctor in which Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor leaves our screens and Chris Chibnall’s time as Doctor Who showrunner comes to an end. However you feel about this, it cannot be denied that it has been an interesting few years. With thisRead More →
In one of those episodes where we talk over Doctor Who, James McLean and Christian Cawley revisit 1975’s The Android Invasion. Starring Tom Baker and Lis Sladen as the Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith, the serial is a rare 1970s adventure from the hand of Terry Nation – rare, asRead More →
Once in a while a new TV series comes along that unites the viewing public in passionate admiration. Back in 2006 we had Life on Mars; in the 1990s we had Between the Lines and the BBC’s remarkable adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring a young Colin Firth. In 2010,Read More →
I have an interesting relationship with Jason Manford. While we’ve never actually met, I’m sure he’s a reasonably nice chap (text-messaging aside) but his North West laddish charm sadly riles with me. It’s not a regional thing; there are plenty of broadcasters from that neck of the woods who IRead More →
There are plenty of reasons to like Chris Addison: he has regularly roles in two top comedy series, has appeared on a cross-Atlantic movie success and seems relatively grounded. He also effortlessly crosses the comedian-actor pigeonhole with deceptive ease and to top it all off, older generations love him andRead More →
It’s hard for a man trapped in a 6’7″ frame to be lost in the shadows but that certainly seems to have been the case with Stephen Merchant, a whimsically amusing man from the south west of England who is best known as the creative talent behind Ricky Gervais. AfterRead More →
Despite looking like a tall, fat Rik Mayall (his words), Greg Davies is actually funny, and he finally gets the chance to show how good he is as a solo performer away from Klang with this new DVD, Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog. Away from We Are Klang and TheRead More →
I like Paddy. He’s engaging, charming, has a great rapport with the audience and is hilarious when he’s sharing off the cuff thoughts (such as dealing with hecklers and the token “garlic bread!” cry from the audience). His new show, Paddy McGuinness Saturday Night Live!, is thankfully a definite improvementRead More →
