‘The Day of the Triffids’ (1981) At 40
❉ Michael Seely revisits the BBC adaptation of the classic post-apocalyptic novel, which debuted on 10 September 1981.
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‘Pat Coombs – The Authorised Biography’ Out Now
❉ This affectionate tome looks at the life and career Patricia ‘Pat’ Coombs in detail for the first time ever.
Obverse Books Boldly Go Into ‘The Gold Archives’
❉ To mark Star Trek’s 55th anniversary, Obverse Books announce The Gold Archive.
Tony Selby (1938 – 2021): An Appreciation
❉ Mark Cunliffe pays tribute to the epitome of a down-to-earth, authentic Londoner.
‘All Memories Great and Small’ (2021) reviewed
❉ Hannah Cooper on Oliver Crocker’s behind the scenes chronicle of the classic BBC series, told through the eyes of the series’ cast and crew.
Caroline Munro talks The Cellar Club
❉ We go inside Talking Pictures TV’s The Cellar Club with its host, cult film icon Caroline Munro!
The Not-so-Likely Lads: ‘Thick As Thieves’
❉ We revisit the forgotten 1974 Clement/La Frenais sitcom starring John Thaw and Bob Hoskins.
‘The Black Archive #54: Dalek’
❉ A rewarding examination of one of Doctor Who’s greatest stories, writes Huw Thomas.
The Whicker Man: The Life and Legacy of Alan Whicker
❉ BFI’s centenary celebration revealed there was much more to Whicker’s world than the suave, bespoke-suited gent, writes Rob Fairclough.
‘Child Out of Time: Growing Up with Doctor Who in the Wilderness Years’
❉ An engaging account of one fan piecing together the story of Doctor Who during the so-called wilderness years.