A scientist finds a tramp lying unconscious on his doorstep, suffering from a severe genetic radiation disorder and clutching a human finger-bone in his hand, the man is the living image of Harrow's nightmare.
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The Chronoscope is a device that allows the operator to replay events from the past, anywhere and anywhen, as if they were recorded on video. But why is the Government supressing its use?
After an accident in the engine room of the Defiant apparently claims the life of Benjamin Sisko, Jake lives out his life in an endless quest to locate his father.
In the first of a series of articles in which our writers choose their favourite episodes of their favourite series, Daniel Tessier reviews Distant Origin, an episode of Star Trek: Voyager
John Winterson Richards reviews his definitive episode of BVS. A mouthless demon infects Buffy with the ability to hear everyone's thoughts, but what starts out as a useful power soon turns into a curse.
Daniel Tessier reviews his definitive modern Doctor Who story. The Doctor takes Martha to New Earth, where humanity lives on a planet that is stuck in a perpetual gridlock.
In the town of San Junipero, California, an introverted young girl and a free-spirited party girl strike up a powerful bond that seems to defy the laws of time
We asked two writers to choose 5 ‘must see’ British television shows - here are the ten that deserve a place in Television Heaven...
Robert Ross explains how a single episode of 'Comedy Playhouse' changed the course of situation comedy forever.
The story of how one of Britain's all-time favourite sitcoms came to our screens
As Raffles - The Amateur Cracksman, Anthony Valentine gave one of his finest performances. A role that was seemingly tailor-made for him began in 1975 as a single play by Philip Mackie before becoming a major drama series in 1977
Lost was one of the biggest television shows of the 2000s, starting with a two-part pilot that does a remarkable job of setting the stage to come, instilling tension, and keeping the viewer glued to their seat
In 1970, Timeslip burst onto British screens with a bold blend of sci-fi and mystery. Let us take you back to its thrilling debut and explore the story behind its creation
Before it conjured cult status, Ace of Wands began as Trevor Preston’s daring pitch—a magician-led mystery series that would enchant 1970s audiences and redefine children's television storytelling
One of the reasons Doctor Who has survived for so long on our screens is its unique ability to replace the lead actor. With each new regeneration comes a new body, a new personality, a new Doctor. In this article Daniel Tessier reviews each debut story from Hartnell to McCoy.
In the second of two articles Daniel Tessier reviews every debut story for each new Doctor - from Eccleston to Whittaker. Fantastic!
Daniel Tessier takes a deep dive into the 2000 remake of an offbeat 1960s cult classic, and debates the missed opportunity for a third season...
In 1978, Cedric Messina persuaded the British Broadcasting Corporation to take on the task of filming the whole canon of William Shakespeare's plays for television, under the title The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare.
Television can break taboos by giving voice to issues that are often considered off-limits in society. TV shows can normalize conversations around these issues and reduce stigma or expose wrongdoing. These 5 programmes have done just that
For Television Heaven’s 25th year on the Internet, we asked our writers to choose their top five TV shows produced from 1999 up to 2024 in five categories; Historical Drama, Comedy, Modern Drama, Reality Shows, Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Andrew Cobby takes a nostalgic trip back to Emmerdale Farm's early days.
Onome Okwuosa reveals the facts of the fiction in creating the hit TV series Downton Abbey.
Thomas Shelby runs a feared criminal organisation, and when a crate of guns goes missing, he sees an opportunity to move up in the world...
From Jack Hargreaves' shed to Countryfile's sweeping panoramas, British TV has transformed the way we see rural life. Discover how programmes about the countryside evolved from quiet reflection to glossy reality — and why the fascination never fades
Exploring the history of the scripted crime shows that we watch on our TV screens today which owe much to television's innovation of the 1950s.
Originally airing on ITV between 1964 and 1966, Gideon's Way was another series from the excellent ITC stable. In this article Andrew Cobby tells us why it has stood the test of time
The history of Dragnet and Jack Webb's vision that created a television classic
"Fictional detectives generally try to win our attention by pointedly not playing it by the book." David McVey looks at maverick cops.
From the crime-ridden streets of London's East End to the writers' room of The Bill, Barry Appleton's Twentieth Century Cop is a gripping memoir of policing, notorious criminals, major investigations, and an unexpected second career shaping British television drama
