FilmDoo boosts catalogue with Russian and South African classics

FilmDoo is boosting its streaming catalogue with a string of new international deals. The pay-per-view site, which has made a name for itself by picking up the festival favourites and world cinema gems that other sites and distributors have overlooked, … Read More

Interview: Richard Loncraine looks back at Richard III

On Thursday 28th April, the BFI is hosting a screening of Richard III, followed by an on-stage discussion between Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine, beamed live into cinemas around the country.

We catch up with Loncraine ahead of the … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Special Correspondents

Director: Ricky Gervais Cast: Eric Bana, Ricky Gervais, Vera Farmiga, Kelly Macdonald Watch Special Correspondents online in the UK: Netflix UK

Ricky Gervais is often perceived as a “quintessential funny man” in the eyes of many US comedy viewers, while … Read More

Nina Simone and Craig David: BBC iPlayer exclusives coming soon this week

Nina Simone and Craig David both arrive on BBC iPlayer this week, as the catch-up service expands its line-up of exclusive content.

On Monday 26th April, BBC Music’s Festival Pass returns to follow garage legend Craig David, as he leaves … Read More

UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 3

Warning: This contains spoilers.

“You’re keeping a secret to save his life.” So says Murtagh, after discovering that Jack Randall’s alive, and that Claire hasn’t told Jamie yet. Admit it. Was there ever any point where you actually thought Jack … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Rush Hour, Fierce, Unreported World

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

Shakespeare 400: The BBC TV schedule

On Saturday 23rd April, the BBC celebrated the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in style, with a full day of live-streamed events online from across the country, climaxing in a special festival at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, broadcast live on … Read More

What’s leaving Netflix UK in April / May 2016?

As April escapes our clutches like a slippery, elusive analogy, and a stretched metaphor runs out of steam sooner than expected, you suddenly notice that it’s almost May and you’re nearly halfway through another year.

That traumatic realisation, though, is … Read More

Digital Theatre review: David Tennant’s Richard II

This moving study of doomed royalty is politics at its most personal.Read More

What’s leaving NOW TV / Sky in April and May 2016?

As April prepares to disapparate from our lives once more, one young wizard is getting a head-start: yes, Harry Potter is leaving NOW and Sky Movies On Demand this weekend. But he’s not the only one taking the Floo Network … Read More