It's Boxing Day, and that means we're just about halfway through the Radio Times double issue - a good time, then, to take a look back over What We've Been Watching during this first Christmas week... … [Read more...]
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The return of Downton Abbey: What We’ve Been Watching
The last time we spent time at Downton Abbey, the residents were reeling at the news that war had broken out - an announcement that rather put their squabbles over who would inherit the estate into perspective. For the second series we meet them all two years on, and with most of the men of the … [Read more...]
Giles and Sue, Downton Abbey finale and Ancient Worlds: What We’ve Been Watching
A more slimline WWBW this week, in recognition of the fact that, well, telly's been a bit rubbish over the last seven days. A few series have come to an end, and a couple of big ones started the week before, so we've been pretty much in a holding week. Still, you can always rely on Giles Coren and … [Read more...]
These are my 10 Commandments for Email. What are yours?
I’ve already ranted at length on why I think Inbox Zero is a giant waste of life. But, how would I make things better? That's easy! If I were queen for a day, these would be my rules for email: 1. Never reply saying, “sorry it’s taken me so long to reply.” Unless it’s been a year, or two … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Holiday Television Schedule
Christmas is almost here, and with it, the usual festive helping of Christmas TV specials and holiday classics. It's always a lot - the Christmas schedules are more packed than ever, with seasonal editions of... well, just about every show you can think of. But never fear. As always, Dork Adore … [Read more...]
The best Doctor Who shows that aren’t Doctor Who
While we're all sat about waiting to see how many of the recently found Doctor Who episodes the BBC is going to release, we might as well fill our time with a massive Doctor Who TV marathon. Except, if you've already done that because you're a complete Doctor Who nerd, you might need to top up … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The significant otter edition
Roll up, roll up. I got 6-year-old script writers, the wisdom of Mr T, a wiggly baby and a smorgasbord of sloths for you this fine afternoon. They won't last long at these prices, so click fast and click well. OH 'ECK, SOMEONE CALLED THE ROZZERS. SCATTER! Lick my Death Star Lollipops! … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The cat ballet edition
Some people think the internet is nothing but cats, pixels, lasers and unicorns. And those people have some perfectly valid points. But if you'll take a walk with me, amiable reader, I will show you so, so much more*. *May contain cats. Dance, pony, dance Everything's being done Gangnam … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E7 review: Man without Honour
This week, the Kingslayer committed murder without soiling his charisma and Jon Snow looked thoroughly perplexed. You know it's all going to be OK when things kick off with a nice long scene between Charles Dance and Maisie Williams. The two of them are a sight for sore eyes, acting their way … [Read more...]
Goodbye Hustle, welcome back Upstairs Downstairs: What We’ve Been Watching
Downton Abbey or no Downton Abbey, BBC One is still the go-to channel when you're on the look out for classy, good-looking primetime dramas. And in the past week, a couple of the most entertaining have graced our screens, as we waved goodbye to the long-con kings of Hustle, and welcomed back the … [Read more...]