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The Sarah Jane Adventures: The best adventures
August 22, 2021 | Mark Harrison
13 Bannerman Road is where Sarah Jane Smith lives, and CBBC visited there for five seasons of the essential Doctor Who companion’s series, The Sarah Jane Adventures. In a break from our usual tour of classic serials, this month’s Classic … Read More
UK TV review: Kurupting the Industry: The People Just Do Nothing Story
August 11, 2021 | David Farnor
“Is he going to be a dickhead. How much of a dickhead is he going to be?” Those are the words of Allan Mustafa, star of People Just Do Nothing, recalling his reaction to meeting the show’s director, Jack Clough. … Read More
Uprising review: A powerful portrait of tragedy and legacy
July 20, 2021 | David Farnor
Steve McQueen and James Rogan’s account of the New Cross fire in 1981 is vivid and powerful portrait of tragedy and legacy.Read More
VOD film review: Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story
July 4, 2021 | Matthew Turner
The life and career of novelist Jackie Collins are explored in this entertaining, revealing documentary.Read More
UK TV review: Shrill Season 3
July 4, 2021 | Helen Archer
Shrill’s bittersweet final season is hopefully just the beginning for its cast, creators and viewers.Read More
VOD film review: The Human Voice (2020)
July 3, 2021 | David Farnor
Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swinton bring the house down in this stylish, witty and thrillingly theatrical short.Read More
UK TV review: Together
June 26, 2021 | David Farnor
Dennis Kelly’s scathing pandemic two-hander is funny, tragic and resonant all at once.Read More
VOD film review: Guys and Dolls
June 18, 2021 | David Farnor
Brando, Sinatra and Simmons are a sure thing in this classy adaptation of the classic musical.Read More
VOD film review: Top Hat (1935)
June 15, 2021 | David Farnor
Fred and Ginger are a joy to watch in full flow in this classic screwball romance.Read More
Why Time should be your next box set
June 7, 2021 | David Farnor
Sean Bean and Stephen Graham are unflinching in this riveting, moving and powerfully composed prison drama.Read More
