The BBC’s adaptation of Tabby McTat is the second feline animated story to be broadcast on British TV this festive period. Tabby McTat is a busker’s cat. He performs every day with Fred (Rob Brydon), but when Fred is injured chasing a theft, he leaves Tabby McTat as a stray. Tabby McTat gets taken in by Sock […]
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Doctor Who – The Church on Ruby Road Review
You know your enjoying the latest incarnation of Doctor Who when your only complaint is that the latest sonic screwdriver is a bridge too far in terms of qualifying as anything in the realm of a “screwdriver.” Because that is such a minor quibble to have in terms of the story, characters, and aesthetic of […]
Doctor Who – The Giggle Review
“The Giggle,” the last of the three 60th Anniversary Doctor Who specials was a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, we got to see another clash with the Toymaker – and see a stellar guest starring turn from Neil Patrick Harris. On the other, Russel T. Davies opted to play fast and […]
Doctor Who – Wild Blue Yonder Review
What a wonderful surprise at the close of the episode – Wilf (the late, great Bernard Cribbins) reunited with the Doctor once more! Sure, we knew Cribbins would be appearing this season, but I hadn’t expected him to be around at this stage of the game (with hopefully another appearance in the finale of these […]
His Dark Materials – The Clouded Mountain Review
It is finally here, His Dark Materials is showing the final battle between the forces of good and evil with the episode “The Clouded Mountain.” Metatron has arrived with all his forces at the Republic of Heaven. Asriel and his numbers are outnumbered and the odds for victory seem remote. Asriel’s forces also need to find Lyra […]
His Dark Materials – The Abyss Review
“No Way Out” concluded on a dramatic note with Metatron activating The Magisterium’s bomb and promising to eradicate Dust. “The Abyss” had a lot to live up to. The bomb has exploded, creating a massive chasm in the Land of the Dead and outside of Asriel’s Republic. Lyra and Will continue to lead the dead […]
His Dark Materials – No Way Out Review
“No Way Out” puts its own spin on Lyra and Will’s journey to the Land of the Dead as the pair continue their darkest mission. Lyra and Will arrive in the Land of the Dead and discover it is a barren wasteland made up of rust and decay. The inhabitants are listless spirits, with some […]
Line of Duty Season Six Review
Line of Duty is one of the BBC’s biggest shows and the sixth season is arguably the biggest produced. Since the events of Season Five, DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) has transferred from AC-12 to Operation Lighthouse, to an investigation into the murder of a journalist. The investigation is led by DCI Joanne Davidson (Kelly Macdonald) who becomes a person of […]
His Dark Materials – Lyra and Her Death Review
The final season of His Dark Materials has reached its halfway point with Lyra and Will going on their most treacherous mission. Will and Lyra have arrived in the Land of the Dead but find themselves trapped in Purgatory. They attempt to navigate Purgatory to find a way to the next stage of the afterlife, but […]
His Dark Materials – The Intention Craft Review
Following on from the dramatic events of “The Break,” “The Intention Craft” slows things down as all factions decide what to do next. Will has saved Lyra from Mrs. Coulter but it came at a cost because the knife has broken. The youngsters must figure out a way to fix the knife and clash over their next […]