Monthly Archives: December 2010

Just William: ‘Strordinarily good

I’ve categorised this under kids’ TV, because it’s being shown on CBBC, but having watched it with my eight year old (who thought it was funny, but sidled out of the room when William Brown was being toyed with by … Continue reading

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Lustbox: Keeley Hawes

Ah, Christmas. Despite my very best attempts to be a Good (Velocity) Girl this year, in return Santa’s Sack contained a broken speedometer and a chest infection. Thanks for that, Father Christmas – you really shouldn’t have! No, really. You … Continue reading

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Holby City: Farewell Connie Beauchamp, toughest of all cookies

“No mulled wine until we’re done, people.” Ah, Connie Beauchamp – Holby life without you will never be the same. Continue reading

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Our Man In The North’s Xmas Turkeys.

Despite spending most of my Christmas clearing up the tears of disappointed (horrendously spoilt) children, engaging in thrilling (dysfunctional) debates with drunken family members and partaking in (gorging on) the most calorie laden treats I could find, I still find … Continue reading

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Strictly Christmas Dancing: Ho ho hum

Da-da-DA-da-(*insert jingling bells here*)-Da-da-DA-DA! (*insert more jingling bells here*). Yes that’s right folks, it’s the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special! Only this year with a RADICAL new format, in that all 5 contestants have never appeared on the show before. … Continue reading

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Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol

Is it sad that this is the highlight of my Christmas Day?  Well, I don’t care if it is. Welcome back Matt Smith, Stephen Moffat, Karen Gillan et al – I’ve missed you all. And what a return it is … Continue reading

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The Archers: Shaken to the core

Since High Priestess Vanessa Whitburn announced that there would be a special sixtieth anniversary episode on January 2nd, the world has been abuzz with anticipation (it says here in this BBC press release that I’m copying this from). Ambridge will be SHAKEN TO THE CORE apparently. Well shiver me timbers and pour us another sherry Marjorie. Continue reading

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Christmas food specials: Faux faux faux

We all know these devilish television people play tricks on us all the time. But some are frankly more successful than others, and pre-recorded Christmas food specials are, without fail, a tinsel-accessoried, atmosphere-free pile of crap. Other than the obvious … Continue reading

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Holby City: Is this a date?

Is it romance for Penny and Michael? Is it love or hate between Chrissie and Sacha? Is it Christmas in a psychiatric unit or with Jane Asher for Faye? And is it time for Connie to face up to her responsibilities? Continue reading

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Casualty: Nick vs Ruth – this time it’s personal

Nick Jordan’s back, and his first job is to try and stop power-mad Dr Ruth Winters from being really, really annoying. Continue reading

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