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It’s best to tackle Christmas gifts early, making lists and budgeting, or even scheduling time to make homemade gifts. But if Christmas has suddenly crept up on you, no need to fear, here are some last minute gift ideas to save you some stress.  1 – Sweets or chocolates Found literally everywhere and with lots […]

Ariana Grande has had a long and varied career for someone so young. Here we take a look at her life and career. Grande was born on 26 June 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, to Edward Butera, a graphic designer, and Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose McCann communications. She took to singing and acting […]

Doctor Who lead actor and showrunner, Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat, were set for one last series. With them came Matt Lucas as the bumbling android Nardole, and newcomer Pearl Mackie, stealing the hearts of everyone as the infectious Bill Potts. I feel like Series Ten is slept on by a lot of people. It’s […]

After stumbling out the gates, Capaldi’s second stint on Doctor Who proved to not only be a significant improvement but one of the greatest the show has ever had to offer. And it is so easy to overlook. Dominated by two-parters, the ninth series is home to some of the strongest episodes yet, rivalling Series […]

Doctor Who’s seventh series was pretty significant. Not only was it the third and last full season to feature Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor but it fell in line with the 50th anniversary of the show. To say that Steven Moffat’s hands were full is an understatement. The focus on the anniversary special meant […]

Seeing as it’s officially December, it’s officially OK to watch Christmas films. After one hell of a year, who doesn’t fancy cozying up in bed watching some disgustingly happy people play around in snow, delivering an overarchingly positive message of hope and love? Even a pessimist like me wouldn’t say no to that. So, without […]

Twas the Night before Christmas and all through the land Not a person was voting, as Theresa had planned. The public was off. They were all flying home, Unless airport security couldn’t locate a drone. The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While Dominic Raab quietly sold off their meds. And Melania in her […]

Mediocre recent adaptations aside, I really like the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s a fable of the dangers of self-isolation, superiority complexes and shunning joy. The Grinch is a symbol equalling Ebenezer Scrooge in cultural ubiquity during December. And he’s better than Scrooge. Because he’s green and looks better on an ironic Christmas […]

Who will be in the running? An X-Factor hopeful, a tired old queen with a classic, or the newest queen on the block? With a history spanning 65 years, the UK’s Christmas No.1 is an annual institution, and the race is on to see who will secure the coveted spot. Likely Contenders Ariana Grande has […]

The festive period is, if not the ‘most wonderful’ time, a slightly more joyous one than the rest of the year. With gatherings of family and friends, work parties and days off to celebrate the holidays, most people look like they are in a good headspace. However, the pressure to be ‘in the festive spirit’, as well as […]

Kudos to the genius who had the idea to release a film about a being who hates Christmas in November. That’s a finger on the zeitgeist right there. The Grinch is the latest 86-minute adaptation of a 69-page children’s book. It depicts Benedict Cumberbatch’s Grinch as he plans his dastardly scheme while Whoville prepares for Christmas. […]

With Christmas movies, there’s one internal logic flaw that has always bothered me. And since I’ve now been given the forum to vent my overthinking of inconsequential matters in such a way, I finally have an opportunity to get it off my chest. The flaw is as follows: In movie universes where Santa Claus exists […]

With Series 8 gobbled up by viewers at the end of October, The Great British Bake Off saw a successful return this Summer after new judges, new presenters, and a whole new home on Channel 4 initially made loyal fans queasy. Our ovens may be empty for the time being, but GBBO lovers will be […]

2016 has been a year of ups and (mostly) downs, and TV was generally at a much higher standard than real life. Netflix dominated the playing field, turning out hit after hit, with an array of award-winning dramas and documentaries. In reality TV, Tiffany thought David Gest was dead, Biggins was biphobic, and Honey G was […]

There is a great deal of debate over the best bit of Christmas, and it’s a very personal thing. For some it’s the weather: the crisp wind, frosty mornings, the odd sprinkling of snow. For others it’s the food: coming in to warm soup, the fact every hot meal tastes better in the cold and […]