Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 15, 2017 | David Farnor
From the sumptuous visuals to the cracking cast, this adaptation of the Broadway musical is, simply, a whole lot of fun.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 4, Episode 2 (The Lying Detective)
January 14, 2017 | David Farnor
How’s about that then? If that’s what the opening episode of Sherlock Season 4 seemed to be saying, as it wrapped up one of its weakest subplots, Episode 2 says it in an entirely different way. That smug satisfaction was … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 10
January 14, 2017 | David Farnor
“I’ve never been here before,” says Jeremy Clarkson, as The Grand Tour pulls into Nashville for its 10th episode. But with nine instalments already under our belt, the background hum of deja vu that set in during last outing is … Read More
UK TV review: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
January 12, 2017 | David Farnor
This intimate, eye-opening documentary is a bittersweet tribute to a bittersweet bond between stars that shined brightly until the end. Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Growing Up Coy
January 12, 2017 | David Farnor
Growing Up Coy humanises the headlines in a way that is not only important but also moving.Read More
Walter Presents first look TV review: Acquitted (Frikjent)
January 12, 2017 | David Farnor
A compelling study of the past haunting the present.Read More
UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 9
January 11, 2017 | David Farnor
“Come to England. Shit weather. Shit beer.” Yes, The American is back and he’s as unfunny as ever. That feeling of deja vu is in a lot of Episode 9 of The Grand Tour, as it continues to delve into … Read More
Presenting Walter: The man who changed foreign-language TV
January 9, 2017 | David Farnor
Inside VOD: We take you behind the scenes of the video on-demand industry by interviewing key figures in the streaming world.
Almost exactly a year ago, one man changed the way that we watch TV: Walter Iuzzolino. You know him … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Crown Season 1 (spoilers)
January 8, 2017 | David Farnor
We take a spoiler-filled look at the second half of Netflix’s The Crown. Not seen the whole season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Read our interviews with The Crown’s cast and crew
“Who wants transparency when … Read More
Catch up TV review: The Voice UK, No Offence, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Halcyon, Unforgotten
January 8, 2017 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
