Monthly Archives: July 2008

Pick of the Day | Thursday 31 July

Posted on 31 July 2008 by Heather
Katherine Heigl plays Izzy in Grey’s Anatomy

10pm, Grey’s Anatomy, Five Prepare for a particularly tear-stained episode tonight as Izzie discovers the daughter she gave up for adoption as a baby is desperately in need of a bone marrow transplant, Jane Doe thinks she has found her … Continue reading →

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Seek the Six… The Prisoner goes viral

Posted on 31 July 2008 by Jonathan
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Loved the Sixties cult thriller The Prisoner? Excited, if a little nervous at the same time, by the prospect of a new version hitting out TV screens next year? Yeah, us too. Remaking cult British dramas seems to be all … Continue reading →

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Three things we learned today | Thursday 31 July

Posted on 31 July 2008 by Jonathan

1) Having run out of British sitcoms to remake, America is now looking to France for comedy inspiration. 2) David Hasselhoff wil be the first star in a reasonably priced car on the US version of Top Gear. 3) Kristin … Continue reading →

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Coming soon | Breaking Bad

Posted on 30 July 2008 by admin
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‘It’s like how much more black could this be? And the answer is none, none more black.’ © Nigel Tufnel, This Is Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel could have unwittingly been describing Breaking Bad, a new comedy drama series created by … Continue reading →

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Yikes!! Earthquake strikes Judge Judy!

Posted on 30 July 2008 by Jonathan

As you will no doubt already have heard, Los Angeles was struck by an earthquake yesterday. It was, if you will excuse the pun, a truly moving experience, as this clip from the filming of an edition of Judge Judy … Continue reading →

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It’s the ‘Which-CSI-am-I?’ quiz…

Posted on 30 July 2008 by admin
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In the course of our investigations into the various CSI franchises we may have got a bit close with the magnifying glass… Can you tell which CSI is featured in each photo – and which city do they call home, … Continue reading →

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The Dharma Initiative wants you!

Posted on 30 July 2008 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Hot on the heels of their recruitment drive at Comic-Con, Lost’s very own hatch-loving beardy boffins the Dharma Initiative have taken their search for specially gifted people to … Continue reading →

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CSI: Miami | The unshakeable Horatio in action

Posted on 30 July 2008 by Heather

I’m beginning to wonder if CSI: Miami’s Horatio Caine is actually modelled on Gerry Anderson’s ultimate law enforcer, the indestructable Captain Scarlet, as this clip shows not even a super-dooper weapon is enough to stop him getting the bad guys… … Continue reading →

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Pick of the Day | Wednesday 30 July

Posted on 30 July 2008 by Heather
The cast of The Nine

9.30pm, Back to You, More4 Kelly is asked to deliver a eulogy at a former colleague’s funeral, but unknown to her the dead guy had told everyone he was having an affair with her to cover up the fact he … Continue reading →

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Seven things we learned today | Wednesday 30 July

Posted on 30 July 2008 by Jonathan

1) Myley Cyrus is thinking about quitting Hannah Montana. 2) Joss Whedon is planning a sequel to Dr. Horrible. 3) CBS is working on a remake of The Streets of San Francisco. 4) America is getting its own versions of … Continue reading →

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CSI: Miami | A CSI virgin’s thoughts on the first episode of series 6

Posted on 29 July 2008 by admin
Horatio Caine and his son, Series 6 of CSI: Miami

WARNING: VERY MILD SPOILERS AHEAD! Okay, I confess. I can’t live a lie any more. I was, until very recently, a CSI virgin. Weird, I know, but I’d never even flipped over the channel and accidentally stumbled upon an episode … Continue reading →

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Pick of the Day | Tuesday 29 July

Posted on 29 July 2008 by Heather
Amy Acker & Jennifer Love Hewitt in Ghost Whisperer

9pm, Ghost Whisperer, Living Melinda finds herself in deep trouble (literally!) when she discovers an ancient town buried beneath Grandview while trying to help the ghost of a woman who was executed for witchcraft 150 years previously. She only has … Continue reading →

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Seven things we learned today | Tuesday 29 July

Posted on 29 July 2008 by Jonathan

1) Baby news special: Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe in 24) has become a mum for the first time, Kyle MacLachlan (Orson in Desperate Housewives) has become a dad for the third time. 2) Poor Kelsey Grammer is back in hospital. … Continue reading →

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CSI: Miami | Series six coming soon!

Posted on 29 July 2008 by Heather

Yes, Horatio Caine and his team of sleek and tanned CSI: Miami forensics experts will be back on our screens next week, and we can hardly wait! To get ourselves in the mood we’ve been reacquainting ourselves with the sunglass-wearing … Continue reading →

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Watch the third and final part of the Heroes webisode Going Postal now

Posted on 29 July 2008 by Jonathan

The third and final part of the Heroes web-only mini episodes Going Postal, called Let’s Talk, went live last night and is embedded below. Look out for a cameo from a Heroes regular towards the end… The first part, A … Continue reading →

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The Wire episode 2 | Unconfirmed Reports

Posted on 29 July 2008 by Jim
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For those in power, it was all about short-term gains rather than long-term solutions in Unconfirmed Reports, episode two of the fifth series of The Wire on FX last night. Executive Editor of The Baltimore Sun, James C Whiting III … Continue reading →

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Huge Heroes series 3 spoilers!

Posted on 28 July 2008 by Jonathan
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The build-up to the third series of Heroes is gathering pace. This weekend, lucky fans at the 2008 Comic-Con in San Diego were treated to an exclusive screening of the first episode and a Q&A session with key cast and … Continue reading →

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Lost | Some Comic-Con Chatter

Posted on 28 July 2008 by Ben
Damon and Carlton Lost Comic-Con

The stars and showrunners of some of our favourite programmes gathered in San Diego last week for Comic-Con, and it was a particular treat to hear (via the gift of YouTube – available here, here, here and finally here) what … Continue reading →

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Pick of the Day | Monday 28 July

Posted on 28 July 2008 by Heather
Dishy barman Owen from One Tree Hill

9pm, One Tree Hill, E4 After all last week’s shenanigans we find out what really happened to bring about the shock proposal, but Haley is less than convinced by Lucas’s commitment after witnessing that big smooch. Meanwhile Brook resorts to … Continue reading →

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Four things we learned today | Monday 28 July

Posted on 28 July 2008 by Jonathan

1) Like looking at young ladies in skimpy swimsuits? Then 90210′s the programme for you! 2) Booth and Brennan will end up in bed together in the next series of Bones –

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