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Widely regarded as the greatest children's storyteller of the modern era, Oliver Postgate describes how he came to create his stories and characters, developing innovative techniques of animation and puppetry
Over the years, Morecambe and Wise entertained some of the most famous top-name celebrity guests performing sketches and comedy dance routines. Here are ten - they’re all the right guests, just not necessarily in the right order
Using racist words and language that would see a swift ending of a Twitter or Facebook account if they were replicated today, 'Love Thy Neighbour' shows how times have changed. No young eyes can look now at an episode of this once prime-time series and not be astonished by what they see.
Quintessentially the epitome of 60s cool, charm and fashion, The Avengers owes as much to British culture as British culture does to it
Known in the short form as PIFs, they were government-commissioned television commercials mainly, but not exclusively, aimed at children that had begun on television in the 1960s. But the 70s were most definitely their heyday, and you may even have found yourself recently quoting them without even realising it
Television is as influential today as it's ever been - perhaps even more so
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...
The incomparable Messrs Corbett and Barker in two all-but-forgotten silent slapstick movies from the seventies and eighties - The Picnic and By the Sea
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
In the golden age of British comedy, when radio waves crackled with wit and television screens flickered with laughter, there existed a cadre of unsung heroes. These were the wordsmiths, the invisible architects behind the guffaws and punchlines that echoed across living rooms and theatres
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
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
Whether it's pratfalls or pathos, awkward silences or extravagant chaos, British sitcoms have given us a treasure trove of moments that we’ll be quoting and re-enacting forever. Join us for 12 sitcoms with 15 iconic-never to be forgotten moments...
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
When Batman became a 1966 sensation, rival networks rushed out their own quirky heroes. But NBC's Captain Nice and CBS's Mr. Terrific flopped fast—debuting and disappearing together in 1967 after just one short season
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
Netflix’s proposed takeover of Warner Brothers could signal a seismic shift in Hollywood, raising urgent questions about creative control, studio identity, and how streaming power might redefine the future of film and television production
Who’s the ultimate fantasy female of classic TV and cult hits? From whip-wielding spies to high-kicking vampire slayers, we’ve ranked the top ten most iconic, alluring, and downright unforgettable women who made screens sizzle. Guess who’s number one?
These ten single‑season dramas reveal television at its most precise and daring, delivering unforgettable characters, bold ideas and cultural impact—inviting readers to rediscover how much power a single, perfectly crafted season can hold
Mackintoshes vs Linen Blazers: Why Regan would arrest Crockett before breakfast (and why Crockett would look too good to care)
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Best remembered as BBC television’s Inspector Maigret, Rupert Davies led a remarkable life shaped by wartime service, imprisonment, theatre and screen work, leaving a legacy of understated craft, resilience and enduring character acting that was cut tragically short
Stylish adaptation of Homer's classic tale of the adventures of Odysseus
Australian soap opera set against the turmoil of World War II, The Sullivans follows a resilient Melbourne family navigating love, loss, and loyalty—delivering heartfelt drama, rich history, and unforgettable characters that bring a nation’s past vividly to life
An iconic English comedienne, Hylda Baker, short in stature and with a rich Lancashire accent, became a star later in life until finally, her career came to a shuddering halt
Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. Kane and Abel battle for the success and triumph that only one man can have
A suave private investigator navigates the glitz and danger of 1970s Las Vegas, with a guest cast that is a veritible Who's Who of American talent, solving crimes with charm and style in a city that never sleeps
Three-part miniseries that retells the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin, covering the rise and fall of Camelot
On a bitterly cold winter's day, escaped convicts Johnny and Frank take refuge in the Steptoes' freezing home, where unexpected friendships and striking parallels reveal that life in Oil Drum Lane can feel like a prison itself
Popular Western series for kids that was made along similar lines to The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid and other successfully syndicated US shows of the late 1950's.
In the breathtaking Swiss Alps, a spirited orphan melts her stern uncle’s heart with resilience and optimism, in this faithful retelling of a beloved classic
Long before The Simpsons took American prime time by storm, a slightly less dysfunctional cartoon family blazed the trial for generation crossing animated antics.
Reviewing John Barrie’s life and career from stage actor to television favourite as Sergeant Cork, highlighting his 1964 interview, love of the North, family values, and later life lived quietly away from the spotlight
In a realm shadowed by old bloodlines and brutal honour, hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and enigmatic young Egg are drawn into deadly intrigue that will forge friendship, test courage, and shape legend
A group of ex-Vietnam Commandos band together to form an unlikely partnership in order to assist the victims of injustice, whilst on the run themselves for a crime that they did not commit.
