A marvellous memoir packed with hair-raising adventures from Gavin Thurston, a cinematographer known for his work on wildlife documentaries. The…
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) turns 100 this year. This ambitious, enormous book is an ‘authorised’ history which makes extensive…
It’s now a tradition for me to list all the films (and TV series) I watched during the year. I…
A brilliant follow-up to Step by Step, this book can also be read as a standalone. The concept of ‘impossible…
A very amusing memoir from comedian Josh Widdicombe about growing up in a tiny Devon village, where he spent much…
This is a stunning, haunting memoir blended with nature writing and literary criticism. One of the best elements is the…
The third travel series from Michael Palin was the most epic yet. The concept was travelling the Pacific Rim, in…
People have probably been discussing this ever since film adaptations were invented! From the early days of film to our…
This is a very addictive TV show! I’m only a fan of TV talent contests if they are about something…
Comedy for adults is difficult to write. You’d think that it’s easier to make children laugh – all you need…