BBC iPlayer
Why We Are Who We Are should be your next box set
November 25, 2020 | Helen Archer
Director Luca Guadagnino’s first foray into television is something of a triumph, losing neither his renowned aesthetic nor his sensitive characterisation in the translation to the small screen. This eight-part series, set in an American military base near Chioggia, Italy, … Read More
Defending Digga D review: A timely, absorbing documentary
November 24, 2020 | Helen Archer
This absorbing documentary, directed by Marian Mohamed, follows 20-year-old UK drill artist Digga D (real name Rhys Herbert) as he is released from prison following 15 months inside, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder. Having made a … Read More
UK TV review: Lovers Rock (Small Axe)
November 22, 2020 | David Farnor
Steve McQueen’s anthology hits a musical high with this euphoric, energetic celebration of life and love.Read More
Small Axe review: Mangrove
November 15, 2020 | David Farnor
Steve McQueen’s retelling of the Mangrove 9 case is vital, urgent and compassionate TV.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
November 10, 2020 | Helen Archer
Focusing more on Oscar Pistorius than Reeva Steenkamp, this true crime documentary is as exasperating as it is disrespectful.Read More
His Dark Materials Season 2 review: Bigger, bolder, darker
November 8, 2020 | David Farnor
This second chapter in this jaw-dropping Philip Pullman adaptation is bigger, bolder and darker.Read More
VOD film review: Mogul Mowgli
November 6, 2020 | David Farnor
Riz Ahmed is remarkable is this evocative, layered, thoughtful study of identity.Read More
Relic review: A thoughtful, terrifying debut
October 30, 2020 | David Farnor
Natalie Erika James’ thoughtful, terrifying debut is a haunted house tale with heart.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story
October 27, 2020 | Helen Archer
This documentary about Britain’s worst serial killer shines a humanising spotlight on his invisible victims.Read More
Why you should be watching Twenties
October 25, 2020 | Helen Archer
BBC Three have recently been hitting the sweet spot with their female-led acquisitions. From Fleabag through to Shrill and the recent Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Lena Waithe’s new series Twenties fits nicely into a growing portfolio of millennial comedy-drama.
