UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 7 (Human for a Day)

How does Supergirl juggle her personal life and professional people-saving? After tackling that question, it’s only natural that CBS’ show should go on to ask a follow-up question: how would Supergirl deal with it all without her powers?

Yes, after … Read More

VOD film review: A Royal Christmas

The snow starts falling. The log fire starts burning. The music starts to play. And a voice begins to sing: “If snowflakes were wishes…” Wait, what? If you’ve never heard a Christmas standard that starts with those words, that’s because … Read More

The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th December)

From Luther’s return to a whole galaxy full of Star Wars exclusives, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.

TV Luther

“I’m with the police.” “Which police?” “The police.” And just like … Read More

The First Wives Club cast reunite for Netflix film

The cast of The First Wives Club are reuniting for a new Netflix original film.

Divanation will star Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton as former members of a singing group, who are forced to get back together 30 … Read More

Netflix launches on Freetime set top boxes

Netflix has arrived on Freetime set top boxes just in time for Christmas streaming.

Freesat is a subscription free satellite TV service offering more than 200 TV & radio channels and 9 interactive services. Freesat’s Freetime service, available on TVs … Read More

The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode VI’s Ewoks

We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.

“Yub nub!” That’s the sound of the most hated characters in the Star Wars universe. No, not Jar-Jar Binks: … Read More

VOD film review: Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Guy Ritchie’s jaunty take on Sherlock Holmes is fun for the 21st century.Read More

VOD film review: Noel (2004)

Director: Chazz Palminteri Cast: Susan Sarandom, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, Alan Arkin Certificate: N/A Watch Noel online in the UK: STARZPLAY / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

What do Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker and Alan Arkin … Read More

VOD film review: Swung

Director: Colin Kennedy Cast: Owen McDonnell, Elena Anaya Certificate: 18 Watch Swung online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

No sex, please, we’re British. That’s the kind of attitude … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Prey, Las Vegas with Trevor McDonald, The Definitive History of Star Wars

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 … Read More