Netflix UK TV review: Episodes Season 3 – a sitcom that still has its bite

“Hey, it’s Joey from FRIENDS!”

That’s a policeman to Matt LeBlanc as he’s pulled into the station for drunk driving. There follows five minutes of awkward autographs and banter, as Matt tries to get out of the charges.

It’s … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 5 (The Runaways)

In the best episode since the first of this season, Matthew Weiner and partners return to business as usual. Don’s back behind a desk, behaving himself (sort of) and looking to climb the stairs to his former prestige.

The … Read More

Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: Black Beauty

Director: Caroline Thompson Cast: Sean Bean, Alan Cumming, David Thewlis, Andrew Knott Certificate: U Watch Black Beauty online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video

Adapted from Anna Sewell’s 1877 eponymous novel, Black Beauty was always going to be a … Read More

“Revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD on the way

A “revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD is on the way.

Speaking at the C4 Annual report, the broadcaster confirmed its plans for a major update to its video on-demand service. Chief Executive David Abraham said they would be aggregating digital content … Read More

Netflix responsible for more than one-third of North American traffic

Netflix is responsible for more than one-third of North America’s Internet traffic, according to one new report.

The subscription VOD service has already been confirmed as the biggest driver of bandwidth in the US, but a new report from Sandvine, … Read More

Meet Amazon’s first original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video

Amazon has announced its first-ever original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video.

The company has already established itself as the go-to subscription VOD service for children’s entertainment, thanks to its acquisition of everything from ThunderCats to Round the Twist. … Read More

ITV long form video requests climbs 17 per cent

The total number of long form video requests climbed 17 per cent on ITV in the first quarter of 2014.

The broadcaster announced its latest performance figures ahead of its AGM meeting this week, revealing that its online platforms had … Read More

VOD film review: Touchy Feely

Director: Lynn Shelton Cast: Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page, Josh Pais Watch Touchy Feely online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes

When is masseuse not a masseuse? When they can’t stand touching people. It’s the kind of story … Read More

VOD TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 3

“Where is she?” “Kennington. On the Northern Line. The next stop is Waterloo”.

That’s Chloe to Jack Bauer, as 24: Live Another Day continues to run around London. The shocking twist in Episode 3? That they got the Tube map … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 2 (Sakizuke)

Art and science. The forensic and the fantastical. Angels and past demons. The eyes of God and the feet of man. It’s all there in the second – much stronger – episode of Hannibal Season 2.

This week opens, … Read More