BBC says iPlayer-only content will continue, as cuts hit BBC Online

The BBC has said that its original content for iPlayer will continue and that its BBC Food recipes will be saved – despite a wave of cuts to the corporation’s online arm.

The BBC announced this morning a heap of … Read More

24: Legacy trailer lands online

What does 24 look like without Jack Bauer? Now, we have an answer, as the first trailer for the new 24 series has landed online.

Fox first announced its plans to order another 12-episode, limited series last year, following the … Read More

UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4

Warning: This contains spoilers. OK, now we’re talking. Episode 4 of Season 6 is prime Game of Thrones, offering the triple whammy of strong character work, much needed emotional heft, and a rousing, thunderous finale the likes of which we … Read More

EU deal to allow Brits to watch Netflix UK abroad?

A new deal between EU member states could mean that you will still be able to watch Netflix UK when abroad.

Proposals were “tentatively agreed” by countries within the European Union on Friday 13th May, reports Reuters, following the announcement … Read More

VOD film review: The Big Short

The Big Short is a patronising, awkward and uneven comedy about the financial crisis. And, against all the odds, that’s a good thing.Read More

Tinchy Strider teams up with Chuckle Brothers for All 4 celebrity car series

Tinchy Strider and The Chuckle Brothers are teaming up with All 4 for a new celebrity driving series.

Driven to Distraction, which has been developed by Channel 4 in conjunction with Aviva, is designed to help make Britain’s roads safer. … Read More

Britflix? BBC Netflix rival given the go-ahead by UK government

The BBC’s plans to develop a Netflix rival has been given the go-ahead by the UK government.Read More

UK TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 3, Episode 2

Warning: This contains spoilers.

Penny Dreadful is one of TV’s most literary shows – but every now and then, it’s also one of the most predictable. John Logan’s series trades in novels and legends, twisting them together into unfamiliar shapes … Read More

Catch Up TV reviews: Powers, Grayson Perry, Killer Women

What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.  

(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our … Read More

UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 6 (Best Laid Schemes)

Warning: This contains spoilers.

“How did she forgive you?” goads Black Jack in Episode 6 of Outlander Season 2 – and it’s telling that this isn’t the question any of us have been thinking during this second run. If anything, … Read More