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TV Review: Small Island

“This island is too small if you have big dreams” Andrea Levy’s 2004 novel Small Island was…

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65th Primetime Emmy Awards nominees

Outstanding Comedy Series 30 Rock (NBC) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Girls (HBO) Louie (FX) Modern Family…

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3rd Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominees

Best Series Best Comedy Series The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Louie (FX) The Middle (ABC) New Girl…

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Radio Review: Skios/Copenhagen/Headlong

“Foxoliver?” Michael Frayn’s 80th birthday is being celebrated by BBC radio with a mini-season of his work,…

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TV Review: Tipping the Velvet

“You seem so very gay and bold” I didn’t watch this 2002 television adaptation of Sarah Waters’…

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The 70th Golden Globe Awards – nominations

Best Motion Picture Drama Argo Django Unchained Life of Pi Lincoln Zero Dark Thirty Musical or Comedy…

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Film Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

“Things aren’t always what they seem” My anticipation levels for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy were rather high,…

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DVD Review: Cambridge Spies

“Ponces and spies, Anthony. The people with most to hide never have moustaches.” In retrospect, I can’t…

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64th Primetime Emmy Awards nominees

Outstanding Comedy Series 30 Rock (NBC) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) Girls (HBO)…