Category Archives: TV

Opinion: AwardsHostsSoWhite

I look forward to awards season every year. Who’s going to win what? How much will I have guessed before the ceremony? Do I agree with the winners? Was it a fun show?

But this year I find myself somewhat underwhelmed before we even start.

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It’s going to get worse in Westeros

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has warned fans his next book in the series is going to be dark.

During a Q&A at the Guadalajara International Book Fair, Martin warned fans The Winds of Winter will see some characters going through hell.

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That’s A Wrap!: Obama TV, Amy Schumer, Sully and more

It’s been a while, but Angie Greaves and I are back with our entertainment podcast, That’s A Wrap!

This week we’re covering everything from President Obama possibly launching his own media company to Amy Schumer playing an iconic figure on screen to Tom Hanks’s latest film, Sully.

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Ed Balls is going to keep dancing

Let’s be honest, the stand out star of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been Ed Balls.

No-one expected it, going into the show he was something of a washed-up politician now most famous for tweeting his own name.

But his infectious enthusiasm for the show and the way he obviously wanted to learn the dances meant he quickly became a firm favourite with the public.

Unfortunately that wasn’t enough to keep him in the competition and this weekend he lost his place on the show.

But have heart Balls fans – because he’s joining the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour!

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