‘The Third Day’: Friday – The Father
Reece Goodall reviews the pilot episode of the new mini-series 'The Third Day', reflecting on the skill of lead actor Jude Law and the episode's ambiguous but gripping narrative.
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The weird world of Pokémon merchandise
Reece Goodall explores the best and most bizarre of the Pokémon brand.
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Eat Out to Help Out: a temporary success
Reece Goodall recounts the success of Eat Out to Help Out, but questions whether, now that it has ended, it is enough to save the hospitality industry can be enough with the prospect of a second wave, and further lockdowns.
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Bottas wins Russian Grand Prix after Hamilton penalty
Lewis Hamilton’s quest for the all-time record of F1 wins was put on hold when he was hit by penalties, gifting the Russian Grand Prix win to his teammate Valtteri Bottas. The controversy over the rule infraction was the only real sign of life in an otherwise uneventful race, with...
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Matt Hancock “not ruling out” Christmas lockdown for students
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out a Christmas lockdown for students in the UK.
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Review: ‘The Killings at Kingfisher Hill’
Reece Goodall reviews 'The Killing at Kingfisher Hill', noting how its narrative at times can be difficult to follow and that it's certainly not the best Hannah Poirot novel
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Great Debates: Why Ronnie O’Sullivan should be named Sports Personality of the Year
This year, Ronnie O’Sullivan rose to the top of a pool of formidable snooker talent to win his sixth World Championship title. He holds nearly every record in the game, he’s beloved by fans, and he’s widely considered the greatest of all time. But, until now, one title has always...
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What’s happening in Belarus?
Belarus is in the middle of mass protests, triggered by what is widely believed to be a rigged election. According to the results, long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko won another vote in a landslide, but disbelief has led to a country fighting to get rid of him and an opposition leader...
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‘Struggling’ review – mutant hero meets ‘QWOP’
Reece Goodall reviews Chasing Rats Games' new title, Struggling.
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Are Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep the favourites to win the French Open?
Hot on the heels of the rescheduled US Open, the tennis elite take the court once again in the French Open. Here’s a summary of the tournament, and the players to watch. The French Open will, as ever, be held at the Stade Roland Garros. The Court Suzanne Lenglen, Court...
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Social distancing “ignored” at Exeter Uni event
Students at Exeter University have expressed concerns over a lack of social distancing at an outdoor cinema event.
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‘Des’: a darkly-compelling drama on one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers
Reece Goodall reviews ITV's three-part true crime drama 'Des', reflecting on David Tennant's skill to embody the darkly charismatic and casually horrific serial killer, and the series' brutal exploration into Nilsen's crimes.
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TIME TRAVEL: First past the post
Reece Goodall looks at the history of the postal service and how it helped connect the world.
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