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A first-timer’s guide to The X-Files (or, the 21 best episodes to watch)
January 26, 2016 | David Farnor“What do you mean, you haven’t seen The X-Files?” That’s what everyone I know has been saying to me since Fox announced it was bringing back its sci-fi series for a limited six-episode run. The shock would continue for several … Read More
When BBC Three will go online – and what to expect from the new channel
January 26, 2016 | VOD NewsBBC Three will switch from linear TV to an online channel on Tuesday 16th February. Now, the BBC has unveiled a first glimpse of what’s in store for its innovative new platform.
The reinvented channel will feature brand new original … Read More
Kids spend more time online than watching TV
January 26, 2016 | VOD NewsKids now spend more time online than watching TV, according to landmark new research from Chidwise.
The findings show that, more than ever, young people are shunning old-fashioned television for the web, with Childwise heralding the findings as a “tipping … Read More
Why Fox’s Lucifer isn’t the new Constantine
January 25, 2016 | David FarnorFOX’s new TV series, Lucifer, premieres this week. It joins a long line of comic book adaptations for the small screen – but this isn’t like the ones you’ve seen on Netflix or The CW. The main character of Lucifer? … Read More
Hulu’s 11.22.63 heads to FOX in the UK
January 25, 2016 | VOD NewsHulu original series 11.22.63 will air on FOX in the UK.
The nine-hour show, which is based on Stephen King’s novel, will premiere this spring on FOX around Europe as part of a new deal between the the broadcaster and … Read More
Sundance streaming: Amazon buys Manchester by the Sea and Author: The JT LeRoy Story
January 25, 2016 | VOD NewsAmazon has bought the domestic rights to Manchester by the Sea, which is screening at Sundance, as well as Author: The JT LeRoy Story.
Kenneth Lonergan’s follow-up to Margaret stars Casey Affleck as a man who is forced to go … Read More
Twin Peaks finds UK home as Sky signs exclusive Showtime deal
January 25, 2016 | VOD NewsTwin Peaks has officially found a UK home: the show will air in the UK on Sky Atlantic in 2017.
The series will see director David Lynch and original co-creator Mark Frost continue the story 25 years on, from when … Read More
9 things to know about Agent Carter Season 2
January 24, 2016 | VOD NewsAgent Carter returns for a second season on FOX UK this week – and it’s all change for everyone’s favourite Strategic Scientific Reserve agent. Hayley Atwell’s Peggy is now in Los Angeles. Her adventures span a longer 10 episodes. And … Read More
You can now loop any video on YouTube
January 24, 2016 | VOD NewsEver sat down to watch a 10-hour version of They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard? Then we have good news just for you: YouTube now allows you to loop videos.
Looping has been one of those features long awaited … Read More
Trailer: Black Sails Season 3 swims into UK TV waters on 25th January
January 23, 2016 | VOD NewsBlack Sails swims onto UK TV screens this month exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
The Emmy Award-winning pirate drama has navigated its way to British fans through an exclusive deal between Starz and Amazon for the last two years. This … Read More















