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The Almighty Johnsons 2.08 “Man-Flu” TV REVIEW Episode 2.08 Writers: Ross Hastings, James Griffin Director: Geoffrey Cawthorn THE ONE WHERE Anders is back, he’s brought a magic tree branch and what starts out as a bout of ’flu soon turns into something much more serious for the family of Gods …

The Almighty Johnsons 2.07 “Effortless Manly Coolness” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 2.07 Writer: Fiona Samuel Director: Geoffrey Cawthorn THE ONE WHERE An old flame from Ingrid’s past returns and Agnetha may be gone but she’s still causing problems. VERDICT There’s a much more stand-alone feel to this …

As James Bond turns 50, he gets the ultimate photo album to mark the occasion. This comprehensive history of 007 and his exploits is just as lavish as the price tag suggests, and backs up hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes pictures and documents with exhaustive Making Ofs for every single Bond …

Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History review: Boldly dishing the dirt Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry was a borderline alcoholic, a serial adulterer, a passive-aggressive control freak and a credit-hogger who exploited his co-workers. Those are just a few of the assertions casually made in the course of this concise …

Beauty And The Beast 1.03 “All In” REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 1.03 Writer: Jeff Rake Director: PJ Pesce THE ONE WHERE Catherine says she won’t bother Vincent anymore. Again. But she does. Again. Oh, and some crime happens. VERDICT This show hasn’t got a chance until it figures …

American Horror Story: Asylum 2.02 “Tricks And Treats” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 2.02 Writer: James Wong Director: Bradley Buecker THE ONE WHERE We delve into Sister Jude’s history and discover some of Dr Arden’s dark secrets. Meanwhile, the priests perform an exorcism on a farm boy – …

Supernatural 8.01 “We Need To Talk About Kevin” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 8.01 Writer: Jeremy Carver Director: Robert Singer THE ONE WHERE One year after Dick exploded in their faces (snarf) Dean busts out of purgatory and reunites with Sam, who’s abandoned life as a hunter. It’s …

Grimm 2.04 “Quill” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 2.04 Writer: David Simkins Director: David Straiton THE ONE WHERE Nick and the Grimm team (now including Hank) investigate an icky Dark Ages plague, while Renard is busy searching for Mama Burkhardt. Juliette finds out Nick is a Grimm. Again. …

Sinbad 1.09 REVIEW (opens in new tab) Sinbad 1.09 Writer: Jack Lothian, James Dormer Director: Colin Teague THE ONE WHERE Sinbad goes in search of a stone that can predict the future, and is pursued by an assassin. VERDICT After a couple of really enjoyable episodes, Sinbad loses the momentum …

Episode 7.01 Writer : Steven Moffat Director : Nick Hurran THE ONE WHERE When the Daleks turn to their oldest enemy for salvation, the Doctor enlists Amy and Rory for a perilous mission into a madhouse. But who is the girl with the Carmen fixation? And where did she get …