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Ashes to Ashes

Alex Drake finally discovers why she's been sent back to the Eighties, how it all ties in with Sam Tyler, and exactly who is Gene Hunt

The Bill

A new book on the classic Police procedural The Bill is essential reading, not just to the fans of the series but anyone with an interest in the development and making of a hit television show

Twentieth Century Cop

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

Father Brown

Andrew Coby reviews the TV series that's about as challenging as a game of sudoku.

Crown Court

...other programmes to be taken into consideration. In the 1970s Andrew Cobby was skipping school (again). This time to watch 'Crown Court', as well as some more classic daytime television

Murder, She Wrote

Jessica Fletcher will tell you and Andrew Coby will tell you how she dunnit in this affectionate look back at Murder, She Wrote.

Golden Years of Sherlock Holmes

An abandoned miniseries project produced two television films that are probably best described as 'forgettable', unless you are fans of Christopher Lee and Patrick Macnee

True Crime Series

A look at the modern day fascination appealing to the Peeping Tom in all of us.

Line of Duty Series 3

Police drama about the investigations of anti-corruption unit AC12. Sergeant Danny Waldron and his team shoot dead a criminal, but cracks soon appear in their story. WARNING: SPOILERS

Raffles

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

Peaky Blinders

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...

Grey's Anatomy

A look back at the highs and lows of one of the USA's longest running medical dramas. As it enters its 20th season we ask, is this particular patient in need of an urgent transplant - or should it be left to pass away peacefully?

Quatermass ll

Daniel Tessier gives his verdict on the second series of the now legendary sci-fi show.

Quatermass IV

In the near future, civilization has broken down to the barest fragment of recognizable life.

Pathfinders In Space

One of ITV's earliest dramas and a precursor to the development of Doctor Who

The Starlost

Creator Harlan Ellison earned a Writer’s Guild of America award for his original pilot script in 1974. The end product that reached the TV screens was dismal beyond compare.

Doctor Who - Genesis

From concept to realisation: Doctor Who stands as a proud and eminently worthy monument to the too often forgotten and unsung individuals who ushered in the birth of that legend

The Daleks

Daniel Tessier reviews the first two Doctor Who Dalek stories...the start of a television phenomenon.

Doctor Who

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.

Doctor Who

In the second of two articles Daniel Tessier reviews every debut story for each new Doctor - from Eccleston to Whittaker. Fantastic!

Oats Studios

Matt Owen delves into the world of acclaimed writer and director Neill Blomkamp's independent film company, which focuses on creating short sci-fi films that tackle a range of subjects, all presented in Blomkamp's distinctive, gritty storytelling style

The Green Hornet

Created for the radio in 1936 by 'Lone Ranger' inventor George W. Trendle and writer Fran Striker, the Green Hornet first appeared on our screens in 1940. In this article we chart the history of the series from its early beginnings up to the new millennium.

10 Great Superhero Series

Since the first TV superhero was televised in 1952 we have seen a plethora of caped (or otherwise) crusaders defend us from some of the most atrocious villains to hit our screens. Here are ten superhero series that you may not be familiar with...