‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ reviewed
❉ Our verdict on the recent Netflix series: Don’t look away, it’s a joy to watch, from start to finish.
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‘The Black Archive #10: Scream of The Shalka’ reviewed
❉ A victim of timing as much as of its own flaws, Scream of the Shalka remains a fascinating glimpse into an alternative vision for Doctor Who.
‘Doctor Who – The War Doctor: Casualties of War’ reviewed
❉ Casualties of War is a fitting end to Big Finish’s War Doctor series and an essential piece of ‘Doctor Who’ for all, writes Ian McCann.
“Someone like Jeremy Brett”: Casting the Ultimate Sherlock Holmes
❉ Jeremy Brett’s interpretation of Sherlock Holmes is seen by many as the definitive portrayal of the great detective.
Forget ‘La La Land’ – Give Me Something to Sing About
❉ Why Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 2001 masterpiece is the greatest screen musical of the 21st Century so far.
Top 10 Unforgettable ‘Top Of The Pops’ Performances
❉ “It’s Friday, it’s still number one… it’s Top of the Pops!”
BBC Four presents ‘Brian Pern: A Tribute’
❉ Following the sudden death of Brian Pern in a segway mistake, BBC Four is to broadcast a special documentary, dedicated to the musician.
Stars on 45: Tim Worthington’s ‘Top of the Box’
❉ When is a record label not a record label? When it’s BBC Records.
Mary Tyler Moore: An Appreciation
❉ Remembering the trailblazing work of Mary Tyler Moore who died unexpectedly on January 25 at 80 years old.
How they SHOULD have saved BBC Three…
❉ Could the Beeb have kept BBC Three going and return it to its former glory? We offer an alternative hypothesis…