IVAN KIRBY on the Britain of 1965-66, as revealed by the BBC documentary strand. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2026
Hate watch: The Wrestling
BEN THOMAS on shenanigans in ‘one of the worst UK wrestling matches of all time’. Continue reading
Last night on iPlayer: I, Claudius
Fifty years on from its first broadcast, ‘I Claudius’ is still magnificent and should be a model for today’s TV, says FINLAY McLAREN. Continue reading
Hate watch: Doctor Who
It’s BEN THOMAS on ‘The Twin Dilemma’, whether you like it or not. Continue reading
Final cut: Rogue Trader (1999)
SIMON MATTHEWS on the story of Nick Leeson and the collapse of Barings Bank. Continue reading
Buddy Holly: the British album
Twelve British cover versions of Buddy Holly songs, selected by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Hate watch: Jonathan Creek
Who broke Jonathan Creek? BEN THOMAS revisits the scene of the crime. Continue reading
