Spoilers: the good, the bad and the ugly
Nick Alford determines the place spoilers have in an increasingly connected and revealing TV landscape.
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Who’s next? Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave ‘Doctor Who’
In the wake of the surprising news that Jodie Whitaker and Chris Chibnall will the sci-fi series in 2022, Nick Alford contemplates which direction 'Doctor Who' should go next concerning its lead and its writing.
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Last Night I Watched: ‘Metropolis’
Nick Alford lauds Fritz Lang's landmark 1927 sci-fi early cinema classic.
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Licence to thrill: why Timothy Dalton’s Bond deserves more praise
Nick Alford tells us why he feels Timothy Dalton's portrayal of Britain's most famous secret agent is worthy of a critical reappraisal.
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“D’oh!”: whatever happened to ‘The Simpsons’?
Nick Alford examines the reasons for the downfall of 'The Simpsons'
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In defence of optimism
With the first step in the government's roadmap out of lockdown happening as children went back to schools this week, Nick Alford discusses why we should remain optimistic about the future while being cautiously aware of the present.
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Social media censorship in action: the story of Donald Trump’s Twitter ban
Wednesday 6 January 2021. The United States Capitol has been stormed by supporters of the outgoing President Trump. Not long beforehand, Trump had held a rally in which he continued to claim the election was stolen from him, and that he would never concede. As people around the world watched violent...
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Oregon’s new drug policy is a step in the right direction
Nick Alford argues Oregon is acting as a trailblazer for drug reforms in America.
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The art of President Biden’s Oval Office
Nick Alford explores the art in Joe Biden's newly decorated Oval Office, and how this hints the next four years of his presidency.
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‘It’s a Sin’ review: an astounding series by Russell T Davies
Nick Alford reviews the Channel 4 drama series 'It's a Sin', reflecting on its raw and emotional, gripping and devastating portrayal of the reality of the HIV/AIDS pandemic of the 1980s.
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The Sign of the Four series: what happened to ‘Sherlock’?
Nick Alford looks back on the BBC's latest adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, investigating why it wasn't renewed for a fifth season.
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A novice’s guide to horoscopes in 2021
In a comedic piece, Nick Alford looks ahead at the horoscopes we can expect in 2021.
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Why billionaires must be taxed more
Nick Alford explores the news of billionaires profiting from the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that governments must tax them more.
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