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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Comedy
ICYMI: 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 -
Opinion
Are 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 -
Opinion
Ricky 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 -
Opinion
An 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 -
Comedy
ICYMI: 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 Drink
Something 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
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Opinion
In 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 -
Comedy
ICYMI: 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 -
Comedy
ICYMI: 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 -
Opinion
The 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 -
Opinion
The 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 -
Opinion
Podcasts that Stand-up for Mental Health
When it comes to good mental health, comedians really can help. Discover four of our favourite comedy podcasts navigating everything from grief to obsessive thoughts, including a brand new pod from Juliette Burton Read more »| 01 Oct 2018 -
Opinion
Pod People: Silent Waves and family secrets
Silent Waves deals with devastating familial revelations in a surprising and supportive way; we delve into the world of the Australian podcast, and five others which tackle tough family secrets Read more »| 28 Sep 2018 -
Opinion
Dissect and 5 more music analysis podcasts
Music gets pulled note-from-note in Dissect; we look at Cole Cuchna's series, and a collection of other podcasts shining a light on musical minutiae Read more »| 21 Aug 2018 -
Opinion
All Killa No Filla & 5 great crime podcasts
The latest edition of our podcast column looks at the world of true crime podcasts, and focuses on Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairburn's All Killa No Filla Read more »| 31 Jul 2018