Monthly Archives: September 2011

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

There is certainly a huge amount to admire in this new big screen adaptation of John Le Carré’s seminal espionage story. From the stunning production design with its immaculate attention to detail (even down to the vintage packet of Trebor … Continue reading →

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The Boys from Brazil (BBC Radio 4 Extra)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

I happened to pick up the paperback of Ira Levin’s The Boys From Brazil last week from HMV for the scandalously low price of £2, and was therefore rather interested to listen to a new Radio 4 Extra production of … Continue reading →

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The Fades S1 E1 (BBC3)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

BBC3 seems to be casting around for a successor to its cult media smash-hit Being Human and is hoping that this might hit the spot. Based on the first episode, I’d have to say that while it has its strengths, … Continue reading →

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Dr Who S6 E12 – “Closing Time”

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Some spoilers ahoy! I have to be entirely upfront about this: I’m not a fan of Dr Who: The Sitcom. I wasn’t last year when it gave us “The Lodger”, and I’m even less so this year with “Closing Time”. … Continue reading →

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The Killing USA – S1 E12/13 “Beau Soleil”/”Orpheus Descending”

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

So, this was the hugely disappointing ending of the first season of the US version of The Killing that caused so much controversy in the States? I really can’t imagine why. On the contrary, after the disastrous, risible episode 11 … Continue reading →

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Dr Who S6 E11 – “The God Complex”

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

I find myself at a loss to say anything original about the latest episode of Doctor Who, – for this was another brilliant, striking, daring, surreal episode of the series, with great playing (once again) by the regular cast, an … Continue reading →

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Torchwood: Miracle Day E10 “The Blood Line”

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

I thought I owed my very recent review of the penultimate episode of Torchwood a quick PS to wrap up the series. Maybe it was the result of diminished expectations, but I thought this was a decent, strong finish to … Continue reading →

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The Story of Film: An Odyssey (More4)

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

This is a bit of a strange post in that it’s one part review and one part preview/public service announcement about a programme coming up this evening (or if you’re reading this after Saturday 17 September, then an exhortation to … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks SE

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Out this week on DVD is the 1972 classic Doctor Who episode “Day of the Daleks”. It’s a particular favourite of mine, and not just because it stars my favourite Doctor (Jon Pertwee) going head to head with my favourite … Continue reading →

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Torchwood: Miracle Day E9 “The Gathering”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Here’s another review I’ve been holding off writing for a while. In the case of Torchwood: Miracle Day, after seeing the first episode I thought I should give it a chance to settle down, find its feet and then write … Continue reading →

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