Gold: Dad’s Army 50th Anniversary
❉ 50 years since the first ever episode was first broadcast, Gold salutes the classic British comedy.
Television
‘Keeping Faith’ begins tonight on BBC One
❉ The hidden gem that’s been making waves in Wales is set to arrive on BBC One and appears on DVD 3 September.
Hannah Gadsby – ‘Nanette’ reviewed
❉ Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix comedy special, Nanette, is like no other. But then Hannah herself is like no other.
‘Norbert Smith: A Life’ (DVD) reviewed
❉ With Harry Enfield and Chums’ recent arrival on Netflix, this largely-forgotten gem is perfectly timed for those wishing to rediscover more of his output.
‘Genesis Of The Daleks’ at the BFI, 23 June 2018
❉ The eagerly anticipated Blu-ray release of Doctor Who’s Season 12 was publicised with a screening of ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ at the BFI Southbank.
‘Callan – Volume 1’ reviewed
❉ The Section’s finest killer – together with Lonely, Hunter, Meres and Liz – is resoundingly back. Big Finish have played a blinder.
Podcast of the Week: Always There – The Howards’ Way Podcast
❉ This week: Julia Raeside navigates through every episode of the 1980s seafaring soap opera, in order, with a special guest joining her each time.
‘The Demon Headmaster’ on DVD reviewed
❉ A long-overdue DVD release of the beloved 1990s Childrens BBC TV series.
‘The Black Archive #20: Face The Raven’ reviewed
❉ It feels like only yesterday that Obverse Books launched The Black Archive. How fitting that this particular story is celebrated in volume 20, a milestone for the range.
Flowers: Interview with Julian Barratt
❉ The critically acclaimed Flowers unfurls for a second series, on Channel 4 this week.