Watching sport is something I like to do. I wouldn't say I am a die hard fan of anything, even football, which I have more or less followed all my life, I can take or leave, to be honest. Getting upset if my team loses has never been a thing. What I do enjoy is … Continue reading Olympic Review
I came to this gloriously colourful, energetic and super smart comic book adaptation in August (when Netflix advertised season 2), at a time of lockdown where I really needed something cheerful and fun to keep me going. It worked so well I watched both full seasons twice over, back to back, and key episodes 3 … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy
It's about 6 weeks since I finished season 3 of this incredible show from Netflix. I have been putting off writing about it, because I wanted to let it settle. And also because I have a hell of a lot to say about it. I am gonna try and be comprehensive, without giving too much … Continue reading Ozark
Ever current (these things depend on my other commitments to work & life, and also how far down my list of interesting posts they are), the BAFTA TV awards took place about two weeks ago. Maybe three? I can't even remember, it's all a blur now! I should look it up, in the interest of … Continue reading BAFTA TV Awards
It is a guilty secret of mine that when in the right mood I love to get a small fix of the unexplained or the macabre true crime documentary type thing. They tend to range from truly ridiculous to the mildly convincing, but tend not to have especially high production value. Netflix seem to know … Continue reading Unsolved Mysteries
Some people's worst nightmare isn't just being forced to watch sport, but being forced to listen to commentary or analysis on sport. My passion for a competitive event, and appreciation for an acheivement at the highest level in any sport, is still there, but is a little cooler than it was when I was a … Continue reading The Last Dance
It's difficult not to enjoy or at least admire anything Ricky Gervais writes for TV. His track record now speaks for itself. What you are going to get at the very minimum is a well thought out concept, some odd characters, mostly with their hearts in the right place, and a handful of irreverent jokes … Continue reading After Life 2
The next generation start early these days. I have a pretty good track record for spotting acting talent at the very start of their careers. Don't we all? Nothing is more annoying than a child actor who can't cut it. And nothing is worse than seeing someone who doesn't seem at home on the big … Continue reading 12 of the Best… Future Stars under 30
I have been a fan of stand up comedy, erm, all my life... well, at least since Billy Connely kinda invented it, in a way that wasn't all about hating the mother in law and homophobia. When I moved to Edinburgh in 1999, I found myself at the epicentre of new comedy, every August at … Continue reading James Acaster: Repertoire
Look on the bright side, we all said, without really believing it, when lockdown hit in March - time to watch those box sets we've been putting off. Well that was, of course, a great idea! For me that box set was possibly the biggest of all: the behemoth that is GOT. Much like when … Continue reading Game of Thrones
The Wasteland 