Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th April 2015)

BBC iPlayer continues to be an almost unrivalled source of free and diverse programming.

From a comprehensive range of election coverage – including interviews, Q&As for younger viewers and comedy panels – to human interest documentaries and sci-fi and … Read More

Spoiler Alert: Everyone Is Dead Now (a Game of Thrones song)

Warning: Spoilers.

With Game of Thrones Season 5 returning on Monday 13th April, the question on everyone’s lips is who’s going to get it next?

After the Red Wedding in Season 3 and the Purple Wedding in Season 4, we’re … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (Easter Bank Holiday 2015)

It’s the Easter Bank Holiday, which means you’re either outside, enjoying the sun, or indoors, frantically catching up on housework and in need of a TV break. Either way, there’s a whole host of stuff you’ve probably missed on the … Read More

Bingeing on disillusion: Why we are more engaged with House of Cards than real politics

“It’s mostly so I can pose for the photos,” Russian President Viktor Petrov tells Frank Underwood in House of Cards Season 3. They’re talking about surfing.

“Plays well with the young people,” he adds. “It’s important that they see … Read More

Top 15 TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer

Ah, BBC iPlayer, a repository of great films, intriguing dramas, shocking documentaries and – every now and then – some of the best horror you can hope to find on the small screen.

From investigations into domestic abuse and … Read More

Netflix UK head-to-head: Which is better, Grimm or Once Upon A Time?

Now that Once Upon a Time has arrived on Netflix – with new episodes from Season 4 arriving every Wednesday – those who like their Netflix binge nights with a side of fairytale magic have seen Christmas come at once. … Read More

Top 12 TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (12th March 2015)

March is always a weird month. It’s sunny, but not quite warm enough to go outside. You’ve finished House of Cards. What, then, do you watch? Luckily, BBC iPlayer’s catalogue never seems to run out of good things to watch. … Read More

Top 10 Community parody episodes

Dan Harmon’s Community does many things well, but one of the best things it does is pop culture references. The show, ostensibly a sitcom set at Greendale Community College in Colorado, is a little reminiscent of Simon Pegg and Jessica … Read More

Coming soon: Release date list of 2015 Netflix Originals

Netflix has announced the release dates for its latest batch of 2015 original shows and films.

From the confirmed return of Orange Is the New Black and a documentary about Nina Simone to the reunion of Wet Hot American … Read More

Top 12 TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (February 2015)

As the excitement of EastEnders Live fades away, you may well be left with a gap in your BBC viewing. Where can you get your fix of adrenaline, murder, or sheer drama now? From a new Israeli drama picked up … Read More