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The fourth season of Sherlock certainly didn’t pull any emotional punches with its first episode, ‘The Six Thatchers’. The loss of Mary Watson is not only an important game-changer as far as the show’s central dynamic is concerned, but also delivers a kick to the gut with its poignancy. Thing is, it’s only really effective because … >
With Class being met with a mixed reception on its BBC Three debut last year and arriving on BBC One this month, it may be a good time to reflect on the proposed Doctor Who spin-offs that never made it to the screen. Terry Nation’s Dalek TV series with Jean Marsh as Sara Kingdom, the Mysteries … >
If there is one area that fascinates scholars of Doctor Who history, it is the stories that never made it to the screen. ‘The Nightmare Fair’ and other casualties of the cancelled Season 23 are among the most famous, more so ‘Shada’ given it did get as far as being partially filmed. The list of … >
On 7 September 2016 the BBC released a prequel heralding the return of Our Girl. The army drama from writer Tony Grounds was a major hit in 2014 and I was beyond excited to know that the second instalment was finally here! When watching this iconic drama, I felt so drawn to so many aspects of the show … >
January is upon us again and that means one thing in the world of TV, the Golden Globe Awards. Here are the nominees for this year’s TV awards and CultBox guest writer Harry Alty’s favourites to take home the big prizes on Sunday night… Best Television Series – Drama The Crown Game Of Thrones … >
So if you haven’t yet seen Sherlock Season 4’s opener, ‘The Six Thatchers’, go and watch it now and come back because I’m about to ruin everything for you. Ok, so let’s talk about Mary. Or rather, how the show will develop with the lack of Mary! For any die-hard Sherlock Holmes fans, you will … >
During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 2, Peter Capaldi revealed there might be a different kind of Cybermen in the next season of Doctor Who. If so this will be the latest in a long line of make overs for the mechanical menaces, practically in line with those of the Doctor himself. This is … >
It took a French champagne commercial to give us back The Avengers. In 1975, producer Rudolf Roffi had Brian Clemens reunite Patrick Macnee and Linda Thorson for a Laurent Perrier campaign set in John Steed’s flat, in which the gentleman agent samples bubbly as Tara King fights off villains. The French producer was surprised to … >
Our minds are very complex indeed. It is with no false pretence that as a fan of a film, television franchise or book series, we become more mindful and positive in ourselves. Some may not believe this to be true but think of a book, TV series, film or game that you love wholeheartedly, that … >
It’s been an eventful year, with the double whammy of Brexit and Trump sending shockwaves around the world, while providing a goldmine of material for comedians and satirists everywhere. In accordance with the notorious Chinese curse, we seem to be living in “interesting” times, so it’s hardly surprising that it’s also been a particularly busy … >