Up: Looking back at Michael Apted’s groundbreaking series

70 Up premieres on 15th September 2026. This review was based on the previous in the Up series and was originally published in January 2021.

There are lots of documentaries that claim to be groundbreaking. The Up series genuinely is. … Read More

Why Slow Horses should be your next box set

This enjoyably low-key thriller is an entertaining walk on the shabby side of spying.Read More

Top 10 TV on catch-up: What’s on-demand this week?

In this golden age of TV, there’s always something new to be counting down to. But there’s also always something to be catching up with, from the show all your mates are talking about to the one that’s easy to … Read More

Why you should catch up with Trigger Point

Relentless pacing and a committed turn from Vicky McClure makes this intense bomb disposal thriller a riveting watch.Read More

Why Vigil should be your next box set

This pressurised pulpy thriller is a grippingly claustrophobic watch.Read More

Why you should be watching Ludwig

David Mitchell is perfectly cast in this darkly comic crime drama about a puzzle expert trying to solve his brother’s disappearance.Read More

Why you should be watching Reacher

Alan Ritchison is perfectly cast as Jack Reacher in this rock-solid adaptation of Lee Child’s novel.Read More

Ted Lasso Season 4: An optimistic but over-stuffed return

The addition of the excellent Tanya Reynolds brings some hope for the underwhelming return of Apple TV’s optimistic but over-stuffed football comedy.Read More

Why you should be watching Station Eleven

This surprising post-pandemic drama is a cathartic tale of hope and humanity.Read More

Why Silo should be your next box set

This gripping dystopian sci-fi is a thoughtful, surprising thriller about society and truth.Read More