Halfway through this all-new all-modern Red Dwarf series, we get the first location shoot. So far, it's been all budget-saving onboard action, which has boosted the old-school early years feel of the comedy. So, now that they've dared to leave Red Dwarf, has the spell been broken? Find out … [Read more...]
Strictly Come Dancing – Week One Highlights
It is the season to be jolly! Well, if you're a fan of sparkly dresses and ballroom dancing anyway. Yeah, time-honoured Autumn telly favourite Strictly Come Dancing is back, and with it, a certain glam has returned to Saturday nights. It's already off to a good start. For the first … [Read more...]
Merlin: Arthur’s Bane – Part 2 – Dork Review
Merlin is back for the second half of its series premiere, and you know their tricks by now. I'm not going to list them in this intro though, as they are kinda spoilers. So, is “Arthur's Bane” a hulking Batman villain with a sideways goatse on his face? Or something more insidious? And what's up … [Read more...]
Red Dwarf X: Fathers & Suns – Dork Review
The latest episode of Red Dwarf X has aired! After last week’s pleasant surprise, did this second episode continue the trend of being quite good, or was it a devastating return to the ropey form of recent series? Well, it hedges its bets nicely. As before, you can attempt to watch this on the … [Read more...]
Merlin: Arthur’s Bane – Part One – Dork Review
Back for another magical year, Merlin dons his shabby servant costume to fight alongside the King in the series premiere. Is it time for the Final Battle, or will our armoured heroes continue to run in circles? And does the “Bane” of the title have anything to do with the Batman villain? All … [Read more...]
Red Dwarf X: Trojan – Dork Review
After years on the shelf, Red Dwarf returns on Dave. They had the commercially successful (if critically panned) three-part Back To Earth special in 2009, and now they’ve spun that good will into a whole new six-episode series. Is the latest run of space-slobbing up to classic standards? Or will … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: The Angels Take Manhattan – Dork Review
After four episodes of build-up, it’s time for Amy and Rory Pond to leave Doctor Who. Much like Billie Piper or David Tennant, they leave after a lengthy run, just need a good departure for us to remember them fondly. So, did The Angels Take Manhattan deliver? Obviously, there will be spoilers, … [Read more...]
Sinbad: Series One Finale! – Dork Review
Two years ago, Sky1’s controller said this of Sinbad: “Doctor Who is aimed at one type of family — our show will be for a younger, cooler family who like sexy, cool heroes.” My family never sat in the living room together marvelling at the sexiness of topless sailor chaps, but whatever floats your … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: The Power Of Three – Dork Review
Despite this Doctor Who series being the well-advertised Last Days Of The Ponds, we haven’t seen them that front and centre. In the last episode, they barely did anything. Well, all that changes in The Power Of Three, as the merry band face... an onslaught of cuboid alien droppings? The Doctor … [Read more...]
Sinbad: Fiend or Friend? – Dork Review
After a first series which has spanned from heartbreaking lows to medium displays of okayishness, Sky’s Sinbad is finally coming to an end. This is the penultimate episode, and although it isn’t exactly the first of a two-parter, there’s definite set-up for next week’s ending. Not to mention a … [Read more...]
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