Cancelling ‘Mock the Week’ was a huge mistake
Ollie looks into the cancellation of the hit political commentary show 'Mock the Week' - was it a mistake?
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Magpies flying high: what has inspired Newcastle’s stunning rebirth?
Prior to last season, no Premier League side failing to win in their opening 14 games managed to remain in the top-flight. Fast forward to this season and Newcastle, having denied the seemingly inevitable regulation prophecy, appear to be keen on making their mark in the history books once again....
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Diversity’s call for humanity to unite was tarnished by ignorance
Ollie Birchall justifies the dance troupe Diversity's 'Britain's Got Talent' performance after its unwarranted controversy.
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‘Once Upon a Time in Iraq’: one of the most eye-opening documentaries I have encountered
Ollie Birchall reviews the BBC documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Iraq', praising its rightful coverage of previously unheard voices, and its professional and insightful presentation of the infamous humanitarian crisis.
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‘Squad Goals’: the story of West Ham Women’s football team returns to our screens for a second run
The Boar TV discuss the upcoming series of BBC Three's 'Squad Goals' with the show’s executive producer Dov Freedman, West Ham Women’s Managing Director Jack Sullivan, and the Hammers’ players Gilly Flaherty and Grace Fisk.
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Champions League: Bayern Munich rout marks the end of the road for aging Barcelona
It could have turned out to be a cagey, tactical, and essentially boring affair. Big games can (and often do) yield big disappointments. Particularly with no supporters in an empty stadium, and disruption both domestically and on the European stage. An uneventful match wasn’t inconceivable. But there was an air,...
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Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’: A Lady of Letters
Ollie Birchall reviews the first episode of Alan Bennett's 'Talking Heads' revival, praising Bennett's skill at creating such unique and intriguing characters and storylines.
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‘Friday Night Dinner’: was the sixth series our goodbye to the Goodmans?
Ollie Birchall reviews series six of 'Friday Night Dinner', reflecting on the writer's successful creations of such quirky characters, and the original plots which continue to entertain fans.
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Life under lockdown with a vulnerable person
Adapting to lockdown has been difficult for many of us. However, Ollie Birchall opens up about how his family have learned to cope with living with a vulnerable person under lockdown.
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‘After Life’: a heavenly return or a hellish flop?
Ollie Birchall reviews season two of 'After Life', praising the show's writing which creates both raw emotion and light-hearted comedy, and its representation of grief and bereavement.
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Crime may have dropped significantly, but it has been savagely innovated
Ollie Birchall discusses how, though the pandemic has brought out the best in many, criminals are despicably capitalising on the circumstances.
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‘Untitled Goose Game’ review: Warwick students, look away now!
Are you missing the Warwick campus geese? Ollie Birchall recommends House House's Untitled Goose Game for a fun bit of chaos.
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“Calculated grades” are a pragmatic but problematic solution
With A Level exams being replaced by "calculated grades", Ollie Birchall discusses the implications for students and universities.
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