When Doctor Foster first aired on BBC One in 2015, few could have predicted the cultural storm it would create. What began as a domestic drama about a successful woman …
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The Expanse: A Space Epic That Redefined Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction The Expanse is an American science fiction television series based on the acclaimed novel series by James S. A. Corey (the pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty …
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Adapted by screenwriter Peter Straughan from Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the BBC’s television adaptation of Wolf Hall is a six-part historical drama that …
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Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley — The Early Years of the Iron Lady
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMargaret Thatcher is a figure who continues to dominate discussions of modern British history. As the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, she left an indelible mark on …
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Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009): A Dark, Complex, and Brilliant Reinvention of Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction When Battlestar Galactica premiered in 2004, few expected that a reboot of a relatively short-lived 1978 TV series could redefine the science fiction genre. Yet, over four seasons and …
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Das Boot: The Ultimate Submarine War Drama That Redefined WWII Storytelling
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen it comes to war films, few manage to capture the tension, claustrophobia, and moral complexity of combat like Das Boot. Originally released in 1981, this German war film directed …
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Space: 1999 – A Cult Classic That Defined 1970s Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction Space: 1999 is a British science fiction television series that aired from 1975 to 1977, created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the creative duo behind classic shows such as …
