TV & Radio
Our guide to the best from the world of television, podcasts and online streaming video. Reviews of some of the best new shows, news on some of your favourite series, features and opinion from our team.
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News
Black Mirror season five trailer and date announced
Charlie Brooker's technophobic Black Mirror returns with episodes centred around Miley Cyrus, Anthony Mackie and Andrew Scott Read more »| 15 May 2019 -
Comedy
ICYMI: 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 -
Film
End 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 -
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
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Reviews
Fleabag: Series Two
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s anti-heroine is back with more angst and postmodern confessionalism. This series she has her eye on a cool priest, played with both smarm and charm by Andrew Scott Read more »| 28 Mar 2019 -
Film
Derry Girls: Series 2
Lisa McGee’s sitcom set in Derry during the Troubles mines pointed humour from potential tragedy, and its rambunctious jokes fly so fast many are in danger of being lost to previous laughs Read more »| 27 Mar 2019 -
Comedy
Nick Offerman announces Glasgow stand-up gig
Nick Offerman, the much-loved star of Parks and Recreation, brings his new stand-up tour to Glasgow this August Read more »| 25 Mar 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 -
Reviews
Russian Doll
The indefatigable Natasha Lyonne finds herself caught in a Groundhog Day-style time loop in this dazzling Netflix series Read more »| 21 Feb 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 -
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