Articles

In a Sweeney meets Wizard of Oz scenario, twenty-first century detective, DI Sam Tyler, crashes his car and wakes up in the 1970s

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. WARNING: SPOILERS

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.

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

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...

Dan Tessier looks back at three million years of comedy...and it's smegging fantastic!

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