Monthly Archives: August 2008

Pete’s view of last night’s Dexter | That Night, a Forest Grew

Posted on 18 August 2008 by peter
Erik King as Sergeant Doakes

Never underestimate Dexter, that’s what I say. First there was his 32-page ‘presto’ manifesto, which had Miami’s best scratching their heads. Then there was Doakes to deal with. Well, the pumped-up Sergeant has had it coming right from the beginning … Continue reading →

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The best Heroes series 3 trailer yet!

Posted on 16 August 2008 by Jonathan

This is easily the best promo for the new series of Heroes yet. Sure, it features lots of stuff we’ve already seen before, but it puts them together in a two-minute package that showcases all the major plot developments to … Continue reading →

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Bones in London

Posted on 16 August 2008 by Jonathan

A couple of trailers for those London-set Bones episodes we told you about a few weeks ago… Look out for them on Sky1 next month. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video You need to … Continue reading →

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TV Spylights | The pick of the week on TV Spy

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Heather
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It might have been raining cats and dogs all week outside the office, but inside our office it has just been raining TV chat and blogs! Just as well we’ve all got Macs – well, Apple Macs, anyway… • Ben … Continue reading →

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This weekend’s big US dramas

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Heather
Doakes attacks Dexter

Fri, 9pm, Criminal Minds, Living SERIES FINALE The BAU have had some real toughies this season, so you’d expect the last episode in the run would be a major humdinger, but… No, just kidding, you won’t be disappointed! The team … Continue reading →

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Interview with The Wire creator David Simon

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Heather

FX have very kindly posted footage of Charlie Brooker’s fantastic interview with David Simon, co-creator of the one and only The Wire, where he ponders what early man’s storytelling might have been like punctuated by adverts, why Barack Obama lists … Continue reading →

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A new Olympic event? Miss Piggy takes to the water

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Heather

It’s Friday, the sun is finally shining, what else could brighten your day? Ah yes, Miss Piggy doing a spot of synchronised swimming… Why don’t Team GB wear their heels in the pool? You need to a flashplayer enabled browser … Continue reading →

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The Wire | episode four | Transitions

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Jim
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Marlo’s ruthlessness in dealing with Proposition Joe was the standout image of Transitions, episode four of season five of The Wire on FX. There were no hints of doubt or regret from Marlo as he calmed Joe before the hit. … Continue reading →

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If only… 24

Posted on 14 August 2008 by admin
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Pick of the Day | Thursday 14 August

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Heather
Addison (Kate Walsh) and Pete (Timothy Daly) in Grey’s Anatomy

10pm, Grey’s Anatomy, Five It’s the episode where Addison first goes to LA and gets her first taste of life (and of Pete!) at the clinic she ends up moving to in spin-off show Private Practice. Back at Seattle Grace, … Continue reading →

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If only… Margate: Atlantis

Posted on 14 August 2008 by admin
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Holy Batdance!

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Ben

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Rumours abound that 79-year-old Batman star – and TV Spy hero – Adam West is due to appear on the next season of Dancing with the Stars. We’re … Continue reading →

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Unlikely bedfellows | My Name Is Earl meets Heroes

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Heather

It had certainly never occurred to us to imagine what might happen if Heroes headhunter Sylar suddenly saw the error of his ways and decided to compile a My Name Is Earl-style list of wrongs to right… but somebody thought … Continue reading →

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Five things we learned today | Thursday 14 August

Posted on 14 August 2008 by admin

1) Ashley Jensen (Extras/Ugly Betty) is teaming up with Martin Freeman in a new movie. 2) The cast of Dallas are getting together for a 30th Anniversary reunion. 3) David Hasselhoff’s 10,000 square foot home has gone on the market … Continue reading →

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Look at these spooky new Fringe posters

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Ben
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These great new promo posters have been uncovered by Fringe Bloggers. What are the messages radiating from Olivia’s noggin in the first shot? Things have gone rather Minority Report in the second. And why has the sky become a vortex … Continue reading →

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Prison Break | If only…

Posted on 13 August 2008 by admin
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Pick of the Day | Wednesday 13 August

Posted on 13 August 2008 by Heather
The Nine - Scott Wolf and Kim Raver

  9.30pm, Back to You, More4 Marsh and his wife Peg throw a party for Chuck and invite all the station staff, but Kelly gets into a tizzy over an incriminating photo on their wall that clearly shows Chuck kissing … Continue reading →

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Quick on the draw pencil-portraits quiz

Posted on 13 August 2008 by admin
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If cameras stopped working tomorrow, we’d have to rely on good old-fashioned drawings of our favourite stars. Here are six leading men rendered in pencil. Can you tell who they are? ANSWERS: Top row – Michael C Hall (Dexter), Milo … Continue reading →

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Win a Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles DVD box set!

Posted on 13 August 2008 by Gareth
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You lucky, lucky TV Spy readers! Do we have a treat for you! We have managed to get our grubby mitts on two copies of the excellent first series of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles on DVD. All you need … Continue reading →

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Six things we learned today | Wednesday 13 August

Posted on 13 August 2008 by Jonathan

1) Ausiello has the scoop on NCIS’s new team members. 2) High School Musical’s Vanessa Hudgens is being sued by her former business partner. 3) Brandon Young, who plays Baltimore Sun reporter Mike Fletcher in The Wire, is giving up … Continue reading →

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