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TV review: Charlie Brooker’s 2016 Wipe
December 30, 2016 | David FarnorThere’s no getting past it. 2016 has been a dreadful year. Even worse than Norbit. If you voted Remain in the UK’s European Union referendum, you’ve seen your fellow Brits decide to exit the EU, leaving everything about the country’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Windsors Christmas special
December 30, 2016 | David FarnorAn inspiredly daft hour of telly that will have you giggling in spite of yourself.Read More
The Grand Tour heads to Namibia for two-part special
December 30, 2016 | VOD NewsThe Grand Tour is heading to Namibia for the New Year, with a two-part special.
Amazon’s motoring show has, so far, followed the same formula for each episode: put Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in a tent in … Read More
UK TV review: The Witness for the Prosecution
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorThis dark, stylish Agatha Christie adaptation seeps into your nervous system with spine-chilling precision.Read More
VOD film review: The Daughter
December 29, 2016 | Matthew TurnerTheatre director Simon Stone makes an impressive film debut with this emotional adaptation of Ibsen’s The Wild Duck.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Medici: Masters of Florence (spoilers)
December 29, 2016 | Helen ArcherWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen it? Read our spoiler-free first look review here.
Medici: Masters of Florence is something of a lost opportunity. With a wealth of historical material, a solid cast, a decent budget and the scenery of … Read More
UK TV review: Jonathan Creek: Daemons’ Roost
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorA return to fun form for Jonathan Creek that, magically, leaves you wanting more.Read More
First look UK TV Review: The Affair Season 3
December 29, 2016 | Victoria CuratoloWarning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 1 to 5 of The Affair Season 3.
You’d think you’d seen it all when a typical extra-marital affair leads to deceit, destruction and death in a small East Coastal town. Well, you’re wrong; … Read More
UK TV review: The Last Dragonslayer
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorA likeable satire hides inside this cute family fantasy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Jungle Book (2016)
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorWhy remake The Jungle Book? If the result is something this gloriously entertaining, why not?Read More