UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3

Already seen Episode 3? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled notes.

“Who are you?” Arya Stark is questioned in Episode 3 of Game of Thrones Season 5. Her interrogator is nameless – as you’d expect of anyone … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 10 (The Dead)

Warning: This contains spoilers.

So, here we are. The end of Vikings’ third season. And, like a lot of this uneven run, it’s a mixed, but satisfying, bag.

Season 3 has often struggled for a sense of a direction, roaming … Read More

VOD film review: The Scopia Effect

Director: Christopher Butler Cast: Joanna Ignaczewska, Louis Labovitch, Akira Koieyama, Jessica Jay Certificate: 15 Watch The Scopia Effect online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

There’s something scary about what we don’t know. The Scopia Effect, … Read More

VOD film review: Stonehearst Asylum

This star-studded horror romp is a ludicrously entertaining ride.Read More

VOD film review: A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence

A bleakly comic parade of existence.Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (26th April 2015)

This week on BBC iPlayer is all about Peter Kay’s new sitcom, Car Share, which premieres in its entirety online before its linear TV broadcast.

Equally impressive among the brand new offerings are the new season of W1A and Inside … Read More

BBC TV review: Peter Kay’s Car Share

Peter Kay’s Car Share drives on to BBC iPlayer this weekend, with all six episodes available to stream at once. This is the first time a BBC One show has premiered online before its linear broadcast – a typically forward-thinking … Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 11

Warning: This contains spoilers.

“It’s not what you are. It’s what you think they are.”

That’s Ned Gowen to Claire and Geillis in Episode 11 of Outlander, as they face a court of witch-burning, devil-fearing Scotsfolk. It’s a welcome threat … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Chef’s Table

Wait. Before you go any further, eat something. Before you watch Chef’s Table, before you read this review, before you even think about reading something to do with Netflix’s new food documentary, get something in your belly. Because this series … Read More

Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell to host Channel 4’s alternative election night

Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell will host Channel 4’s alternative election night coverage.

The show, broadcast live on Thursday 7th May, will combine comedy and commentary with a line-up of guests that includes Aisling Bea, Adam Hills, Kayvan Novak, Romesh … Read More