The Trip to Spain: A treat to be savoured over and over

“Round, like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending nor beginning on an ever-spinning reel…” Those were the words heard at the end of I’m Alan Partridge, when Steve Coogan’s chat show host went … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 1

“Wait until they see what’s going up next. They’re gonna love it. You’re gonna love it.”

Better Call Saul is a show that rewards patience. As we catch up with Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) at the start of Season 3, … Read More

VOD film review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

This enjoyably downbeat prequel is the least Star Wars of all the Star Wars films – and all the better for it.Read More

The Crown and Fleabag rule over BAFTA TV nominations

The Crown and Fleabag rule over this year’s BAFTA TV awards, as both Netflix and BBC Three bag nominations.

Netflix’s lavish royal series marked the streaming giant’s first big move into British programming, with Left Bank Pictures producing the BBC-worthy … Read More

Netflix orders 12-part baby doc from UK’s Nutopia

Netflix has ordered a new documentary series about babies from UK producer Nutopia.

The show, which spans 12 episodes, will explore the science and experience of newborn humans in their first year of life. The big-budget series will film in … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 15

Designated Survivor balances serious politics with enjoyably silly action, as the conspiracies only get deeper.Read More

Golden Bear winner On Body and Soul leads MUBI’s 2017 acquisitions

Golden Bear winner On Body and Soul is leading MUBI’s wave of new acquisitions for 2017. The subscription streaming service has established itself as a go-to platform for acclaimed festival favourites, often distributing films that would otherwise not get a … Read More

First Look UK TV review: Prison Break Season 5

With Prison Break back for a fifth season, we take a spoiler-free look at the show’s return.

There’s an urgent, genuinely baffling mystery at the centre of Prison Break Season 5. It’s not why Lincoln Burrows has been sent a … Read More

Why you should be watching Big Little Lies

Already seen Big Little Lies? Read our spoiler-filled review here.

When teasers and billboards started surfacing of Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon looking rather distrustful in an upcoming drama, it was hard not to be immediately interested – what are … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Buddy Thunderstruck Season 1

A sure sign that a show is going to be a hit with kids is if some adults start worrying that it’s not entirely wholesome. By some stretch, Netflix’s Buddy Thunderstruck is one such show – during its first few … Read More