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This Country bows out with 52 million BBC iPlayer requests
April 2, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Three’s This Country has officially bowed out as one of the online channel’s biggest comedies.
Last week, fans waved goodbye to Kerry and Kurtan, the beloved brother and sister of the Cotswold village-based mockumentary, who first made their way … Read More
Trailer: House of Flowers returns for Season 3 this April
April 2, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix’s The House of Flowers returns this April for a third and final season.
The de la Mora family was not always the typical wealthy and conservative household. Back in the day, mistakes were made and secrets were kept. Now … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in April 2020?
April 1, 2020 | David FarnorWestworld’s must-watch crown has go some competition this month, with Sky wheeling out another big original series: Gareth Evans’ Gangs of London. But for those seeking lighter entertainment, there are two Sky comedies on the way too, one from Fleabag’s … Read More
Virgin Media gives kids’ TV for free
April 1, 2020 | David FarnorVirgin Media will be giving its TV customers seven of its most popular children’s channels at no extra cost until 21st April.
With some parents across the UK at home with their littles ones, Virgin Media is offering families a … Read More
Trailer: Netflix to release Michael Jordan doc early this April
April 1, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is bringing forward the release of its new Michael Jordan documentary to this month, as sports fans find themselves missing live action.
The 10-part series, which airs on ESPN in the USA, tells the story of how Michael Jordan … Read More
Netflix cancels V Wars after one season
April 1, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has put a stake through V Wars after only one season.
Based on Jonathan Maberry’s 2012 book – a collection of short stories that chronicle the first Vampire War – the drama follows Dr. Luther Swann, whose best friend, … Read More
Miyazaki’s motto: Living for art as The Wind Rises
April 1, 2020 | David FarnorWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
“The wind is rising! We must try to … Read More
Narratives of war: The conflicting adaptation of Howl’s Moving Castle
April 1, 2020 | Alex ClementsWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
“It’s a battleship, looking for more cities to … Read More
Simple, not simplistic: The joy of childhood in Ponyo
April 1, 2020 | Philip W BaylesWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
“Is someone different at age 18 or 60? … Read More
What’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video UK in April 2020?
March 31, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon brings out one of its big hitters this month, with the long-running cop drama Bosch back for a sixth season – joined by the debut of Prime Video’s intriguing new sci-fi Tales from the Loop.
It’s joined by a … Read More