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The Chronicles of Narnia is Rebooting with ‘The Silver Chair’

January 14, 2016

We finally have news on the long-awaited fourth instalment in The Chronicles of Narnia film series. Producer Mark Gordon told Collider that "We’re hoping to be able to make the movie very shortly. We’re very ex...

How Rocky Balboa Went the Distance

Olga Hughes

January 12, 2016

Film & TV

Tell anyone you're a Rocky fan and you'll be lucky if people only smile behind their hands. You might get a disbelieving look. You'll be frequently subjected to moronic Adrian! impressions, because apparently b...

J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Bilbo’s Last Song’

Olga Hughes

January 3, 2016

Poet's Stage

Bilbo's Last Song was sung by Bilbo Baggins at the Grey Havens as Bilbo, Frodo and the Keepers of the Rings departed Middle-earth on September 21, 3021, marking the end of the Third Age. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote th...

Happy Holidays from the Nerds

Olga Hughes

December 24, 2015

Ridiculam Mundi

Happy Travels from C.S. Hughes, Tralfamadore Still shining bright, from Neil Kemp, Margate, UK Merry Merry Merry Christmas from Eddie Boverington, Clapham, UK Happy Christmas from Clare Cherry, Ham...

Richard III Takes on Donald Trump

Olga Hughes

December 16, 2015

Ridiculam Mundi

The New Yorker's Alex Siquig has written the hilarious Ask King Richard III: A Political Advice Column, where American Presidential candidates seek Richard's advice. Our favourite: Have you ever seen someone d...

This Other Eden Book Tour – Interview with Margaret M. Williams and Book Giveaway

Olga Hughes

December 12, 2015

History, Interviews

Meet the very remarkable Margaret M. Williams who, between travelling and gardening, created the sweeping historical saga This Other Eden, lovingly brought to life on her typewriter. Set in the turbulent years ...

Doctor Who: The TARDIS Console Room History in Pictures

Olga Hughes

December 8, 2015

Whovian News

A gallery of The TARDIS Console Room throughout fifty-two years of Doctor Who. The TARDIS was first glimpsed on 23 November, 1963. Ian Chesterton (William Russell), The Doctor (William Hartnell)...

Doctor Who: Gallifrey Through the Ages

Olga Hughes

December 8, 2015

Whovian News

A gallery of Gallifrey throughout fifty-two years of Doctor Who. An imagining of Gallifrey at Christmas 'The War Games' featured the first revelation of Gallifrey and the Time Lords in 1969. It was also t...

Doctor Who: ‘Heaven Sent, Hell Bent’ A Long Kiss Goodnight

Olga Hughes

December 7, 2015

Whovian News

The first of the two part finale of Doctor Who Series 9, Heaven Sent, was one of the most superb episodes of the New Who era. Darkly philosophical, mind-bending and terrifying, the Doctor is trapped in an endle...

The Secret Queen Buried in Norwich

Olga Hughes

December 2, 2015

History, Interviews

Since we last spoke to Dr. John Ashdown Hill in January, he has finally seen King Richard III re-interred and has been awarded an MBE for his years of effort in finding the long-lost king, and for his services ...

Is the Peter Jackson Doctor Who Episode Happening?

Olga Hughes

November 30, 2015

Whovian News

Did Peter Jackson just sign on to direct Doctor Who? Peter was so keen to direct an episode he offered to waive his fee in lieu of a gold-coloured Dalek in 2014. In 2015 Steven Moffat gave us a brief update say...

Tudor Places of Great Britain Book Tour: Tall Tales and Ghost Stories

Olga Hughes

November 30, 2015

History

Best-selling author and Tudor Society founder Claire Ridgway joins us today to kick off the book tour for her brand new book! Tudor Places of Great Britain lists over 175 historical sites connected to the Tu...

Dragon’s Blood & Willow Bark : The Mysteries of Medieval Medicine with Toni Mount

Olga Hughes

November 27, 2015

History, Interviews

Toni Mount is back with another fascinating look at everyday life in the middle ages. Dragon's Blood & Willow Bark : The Mysteries of Medieval Medicine takes you on a journey through centuries of medica...

Doctor Who: Spoiling the Raven

Olga Hughes

November 23, 2015

Whovian News

Spoilers! Why BBC decided it was necessary to 'reveal' the ending of Face the Raven on Saturday well ahead of air time, Saturday evening here, Saturday morning in the UK, is a complete mystery. Perhaps they ...

Doctor Who Sleep No More Top Ten

Olga Hughes

November 16, 2015

Whovian News

Spoilers Ahead You must not watch this Mark Gatiss's latest contribution to the Doctor Who canon is a 'found footage' episode. When effectively used in the genre, found footage and horror are a marriage m...

Catherine Carey Book Tour and Giveaway: The Doctor and the Tudors

Olga Hughes

November 16, 2015

History, Whovian News

Adrienne Dillard, author of Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey has returned with a brand new book, Catherine Carey in a Nutshell. Adrienne joins us on the first day her book tour to discuss two of her grea...

Mog Returns for Children’s Literacy in ‘Mog’s Christmas Calamity’

Olga Hughes

November 13, 2015

Books

One of Britain's best-loved cats has returned to spread Christmas cheer and raise money for children's literacy. 92 year-old author Judith Kerr has written a new story featuring the beloved Mog, Mog's Christmas...

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