Why you should catch up with Deutschland 83 (spoiler-free)

This review is based on the opening episodes of Deutschland 83.

In recent years, UK television audiences have been treated to an ever-increasing assortment of quality European drama. Scandinavia has spoiled us with the likes of Borgen, The Bridge and … Read More

The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (3rd January 2016)

Christmas is over – and it’s been a season of bingeing, from food to the packed Christmas TV schedule. Not stuffed full of shows yet? Still got some leftovers you need to sample? The Beeb, as ever, leads the way … Read More

Walter Presents TV review: Kabul Kitchen

This review is based on the first four episodes of Kabul Kitchen: Season 1. What is Walter Presents? Click here for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.

Say “Afghanistan” to most people and they won’t … Read More

UK TV review: Doctor Who 2015 Christmas special (The Husbands of River Song)

“There’s no such thing as happy ever after. It’s just a lie we tell ourselves because the truth is so hard,” says The Doctor in the 2015 Christmas special. Peter Capaldi. Grumpy sentiment. So far, so par for the course … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Season 3 Christmas Special)

Warning: This review contains minor spoilers, although we have tried to avoid explicit plot details. If you don’t want to know any details about Sherlock’s Christmas special, watch the episode before reading.

Sherlock is back – but not as we … Read More

VOD film review: Peter and Wendy (ITV)

Director: Diarmuid Lawrence Cast: Stanley Tucci, Hazel Doupe, Paloma Faith Watch Peter and Wendy online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play

“Peter Pan’s for kids,” says Lucy, dismissively, when the … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Red Oaks Season 1 (Episodes 6 to 10)

Read our spoiler-free review of Episodes 1 to 5 here.

Amazon’s Red Oaks took no time at all to establish itself as a sitcom with a heart as much as a sense of humour. The coming-of-age comedy evolved into a … Read More

VOD film review: Sister

Happiness is relative in Ursula Meier’s bittersweet character study, starring a superb Léa Seydoux.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Kshay (Corrode)

Director: Karan Gour Cast: Rasika Dugal, Alekh Sangal, Nitika Anand Watch Kshay online in the UK: Netflix UK

Chhai (Dugal) and Arvind (Sangal) live together in a shoebox apartment in Mumbai. They struggle to make ends meet, but they’re happy. … Read More

VOD film review: Black or White

Director: Mike Binder Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell Certificate: 12 Watch Black or White online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk Box Office / eir Vision … Read More