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A ‘Grand Tour’ Fan Confession: I Liked ‘Top Gear’ Series 24

April 27, 2017Lisa Tate4

I really enjoyed the latest series of Top Gear, almost as much as The Grand Tour. Why does that make me feel guilty?

Feed Your Brain With Michael Palin and More: BBC Culture on Sale Today

October 17, 2015Ken Denmead

Need a little more culture in your life? How about the complete series of Michael Palin’s amazing travel shows? Or all of the wonderful Sister Wendy art history explorations?

Sherlock Holmes Book Reviews and News Q4 2015

October 13, 2015December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

It’s a good time to be a Sherlock Holmes fan. There’s less than a month before the Season 4 premiere of ‘Elementary’ (CBS), and December is nearing so fans of the BBC show ‘Sherlock’ will get the much anticipated Christmas special that drops Cumberbatch and Freeman into their same roles but jumps back from its modern day setting to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Victorian-era setting.

‘Sherlock Chronicles’ Delivers the Details on the BBC Hit Show

September 27, 2015James Floyd Kelly

This will be an easy decision to continue reading or not–if you’re a fan of the BBC show ‘Sherlock,’ then do keep reading. If you’re not a fan (of the show or Sherlock Holmes in general), then this book will be of little interest to you. And finally, if you’re not sure because you haven’t watched the show (or have only watched a few of the nine 1.5-hour episodes spread over three seasons), this book AND review are full of spoilers.

Bonding and Binging With Dad Over Top Gear

June 21, 2015Lisa Tate

How Top Gear and its controversial hosts have become a bonding experience for a grandfather and his girls.

‘Red Dwarf’: Ten Years Later

May 20, 2015December 16, 2017Sarah Pinault

Irreverent BBC sci-fi comedy set to make a comeback this fall, 27 years after it originally aired.

‘Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell’: The Friends of English Magic

May 19, 2015Sarah Pinault1

‘Two magicians shall appear in England; the name of one shall be fearfulness, the name of the other, arrogance …’ Make sure you tune into BBCAmerica for Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.

The BBC Sherlock Gift Set: A Reason to Buy All Three Seasons Again

September 14, 2014Lisa Tate

Just in time for holiday gift-giving The BBC has announced a new Sherlock Limited Edition Gift Set to be released Nov. 4.

Doctor Who Season 8 Teaser: Am I a Good Man?

June 27, 2014December 13, 2017Sarah Pinault1

The BBC releases a 15 second teaser and a shot of the Twelfth Doctor and his companion, Clara Oswald. Just in case we had forgotten to be ridiculously excited.

A Sherlock Holmes Book Review — X2!

February 10, 2014November 23, 2017James Floyd Kelly3

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes continues to grow and grow thanks to not only the two hit TV shows (BBC’s Sherlock and CBS’s Elementary) but also the recent court ruling that supported putting much of the mythos in the public domain and that will allow many more stories to be told. Expect to be seeing much more of the World’s Most Famous Detective in the years to come, and if you’re looking for some new reading material, I’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find information on two new books that have just become available and will entertain fans.

What Am I Doing in 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Years? Let Me Check My Schedule

January 17, 2014Jason CranfordTeague

What will you be doing in one hundred quintillion years? Find out with this handy timeline.

Happy Birthday, Sherlock! (But We Get the Gifts…)

January 6, 2014December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly10

Sherlock’s “official” birthday is observed every January 6, so on this momentous day (Happy 160th, Sherlock!) here are some new Sherlock-related gifts for fellow fans that may or may not have been missed, in no particular order. Well, not completely true… the first episode of BBC One’s Sherlock is fresh on my mind from two same-day viewings, so here goes…

Wonderbook: Book of Potions & Walking With Dinosaurs

December 19, 2013Sophie Brown

One year on from launch, Sony have finally provided some new titles for those of us with a Wonderbook gathering dust at home: Book of Potions and Walking With Dinosaurs.

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor will b in select theaters November 23rd, simulcast around the world!

MORE DETAILS: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Episode in Movie Theaters on 23 November!

October 25, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague8

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor will be in select theaters around the US November 23rd, and simulcast around the world! We have details on the locations.

Eleven Doctors, All In A Row

October 19, 2013Nathan Barry1

The BBC has released a new image of all eleven Doctors to support a special 50th Anniversary trailer being broadcast tonight (Saturday, 19 October), plus loads more Anniversary Special info.

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Coming to Theatres in 3D

October 2, 2013Jason CranfordTeague2

When and where will you be able to see the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary adventure? Find out here.

The Day of the Doctor Is Coming!

September 11, 2013Jason Cranford Teague3

The BBC released a new poster today and announced the title of the episode will be “The Day of the Doctor.” November 23rd seems a long way off.

The Sherlock Files: An Outstanding Scrapbook-Style Reference For Fans

July 16, 2013November 23, 2017James Floyd Kelly2

When it comes to the BBC show, Sherlock, there are those who have seen it and those who have not. Whichever group you’re in, this review has something to say to you.

Neil Gaiman on Cybermen, Google Glass, and World Domination

May 11, 2013Jason CranfordTeague1

Tonight, we get to see Neil Gaiman’s second outing writing an episode of Doctor Who. Given the popularity of his first episode — “The Doctor’s Wife” — expectations are high, and I can promise you this episode will not disappoint.

BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory Gives Great Rocket Science

April 12, 2013Ken Denmead

I now have something new to do with my extra Soda Stream bottles.

The Magical Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Coming to BBC America

April 8, 2013November 24, 2017Jason Cranford Teague1

Fans of the mysterious Raven King and his alternate fantasy history of England will get a chance to see their favorite characters brought to life next year. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, is being co-produced by BBC America as a new drama series to premiere in 2014.

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