Philip Glenister

Belgravia

Historic drama set in the affluent district of London in the Victorian era, based on the novel by Julian Fellowes

In Praise of Life On Mars

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

Ashes to Ashes - The Finale

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

Covington Cross

In 14th century England, the Grey family deal with romance, political intrigue, and war. This much maligned and heavily criticised series, cancelled during its first run, is deserving of a reappraisal

Cranford

Elizabeth Gaskell’s charming tale of a fictional Cheshire town and its eccentric characters has been adapted for TV three times by the BBC. In this review, we take a look at all three productions

Hornblower

When 17-year old Horatio Hornblower enlists in the Royal Navy during the period of the French Revolutionary Wars, he is embarking on a career that will lead him to become one of Britain's most courageous of naval heroes.

Life on Mars

"My name is Sam Tyler. I had an accident and woke up in 1973. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened it's like I'm on a different planet. Now maybe if I can work out the reason...I can get home."