Opinion
Opinion, lists, analysis and more from our writing team, looking at some of the latest and greatest series from the small screen. Also home to our Pod People series on our favourite podcasts.
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ComedyICYMI: Hari Kanth on The Mighty Boosh
BBC New Comedy Award Finalist Hari Kanth takes us on the ultimate journey through time and space as he takes a look at The Mighty Boosh Read more »| 12 Jul 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Rachel Jackson on Amy Schumer's Growing
No room for haters here! Growing is all about love and loving for both its star Amy Schumer, and comedian and actor Rachel Jackson Read more »| 03 Jun 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Christopher Macarthur-Boyd on Fleabag
Long live Fleabag creator and star Phoebe-Waller Bridge. May her knowing glances and wicked wit forever grace our screens 'cos she’s really good at it. Read more »| 26 Apr 2019 -
FilmEnd of an Era: Avengers: Endgame & Game of Thrones
It's time to quit worrying about your favourite piece of pop culture – whether its Game of Thrones, Avengers, or any other series – coming to an end and enjoy it while it lasts Read more »| 18 Apr 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Ashley Storrie on Murphy Brown
Extra! Extra! Stand-up Ashley Storrie gives us the inside scoop on trendsetting newsroom sitcom Murphy Brown Read more »| 11 Apr 2019 -
OpinionAre these really the best British sitcoms?
The Radio Times' recent poll on the Best British Sitcoms of all time is full of tired, toothless shows that lack innovation and edge. The Skinny team suggest some alternatives Read more »| 10 Apr 2019
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OpinionRicky Gervais is trolling us with After Life
Some commentators may find Ricky Gervais’ new series After Life hopeful, but behind saccharine guitar music and rousing declarations, it's the same old bullshit from the 'maverick' jokester Read more »| 04 Apr 2019 -
OpinionAn Interactive Bear Grylls Adventure
Bear Grylls is next up for Netflix's interactive storytelling format – to help you with your decision-making, we've crafted a little adventure for everyone's favourite Boy Scout Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Richard Hanrahan on Hi-de-Hi!
Each month, we ask one of Scotland's finest alternative comedians to delve into the world of 'classic comedy telly' – this month, Richard Hanrahan says hello to holiday camp sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Read more »| 13 Mar 2019 -
Food And DrinkSomething to Chew On: 6 Food Web Series to Watch
When it comes to shows about food, we demand stunning and bingeable content, and the internet delivers – here are a half-dozen we recommend getting stuck into Read more »| 14 Feb 2019 -
OpinionIn the Dark & 5 more investigative crime podcasts
Our latest podcast column delves into the murky world of true crime investigate with the fantastic In The Dark podcast Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Mara Joy on Toast of London
Mara Joy of The Spontaneous Players delves into the ridiculous world of Steven Toast. Are we excited? "Yes. Yes. Yeeeeeessss." Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Amelia Bayler on The Young Ones
In this new series, we ask comedians to get a hold of some cult comedy they've never seen before. First up, rising star of the Scottish circuit Amelia Bayler drops some truths on the alternative comedy catalyst Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
OpinionThe Allusionist and the art of the softly-spoken podcast
Our regular podcast column looks at the linguistic wonder of Helen Zaltzman's The Allusionist Read more »| 21 Dec 2018 -
OpinionThe Rewatchables and film history podcasts
This month's podcast column looks at The Rewatchables, and the wide world of film podcasts Read more »| 07 Nov 2018