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#BlastfromthePast: The Record of the Year

Nov 17, 2018Nov 17, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Televised phone voting contests are just a natural part of the British viewing landscape now. But 20 years ago, the Eurovision Song Contest excluded, they weren't. That was, however, until the very channel who's been the home of so many of them, launched a brand new annual music show. Created and devised by the same … Continue reading #BlastfromthePast: The Record of the Year

#CatchupRoundup (15th November 2018)

Nov 15, 2018Nov 15, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

If the grey and chilly weather is getting you down, then never fear. Because now's the time to lighten up, as we've got four more nuggets of televisual sunshine from all the best on demand services for you with #CatchupRoundup. Let's take a look at our choices for you this week... THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (15th November 2018)

#CatchupRoundup (1st November 2018)

Nov 1, 2018Nov 15, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

How on earth we ended up in November again is anybody's guess! What we do know as fact however, is that we have your essential on demand viewing for the week covered, as we bring you our guide to the best 'watch back' watches in this week's #CatchupRoundup. Some great choices await this week, so … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (1st November 2018)

#CatchupRoundup (25th October 2018)

Oct 25, 2018Nov 1, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Time once again for us to bring you our look at what's good on the on demand telly services this week, with our new series every Thursday, #CatchupRoundup. Some corkers await as always, so let's see what's flicking our switches on... BEFORE THEY WERE STARS (My5) Recognise any of the faces you see above? Channel … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (25th October 2018)

#CatchupRoundup (18th October 2018)

Oct 18, 2018Oct 25, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Thinking of staying in tonight? Rest assured we have the perfect selections in place for you, as we bring you our guide to the best of the on demand telly services with our new weekly blog series #CatchupRoundup. So go make yourself comfy, and switch on to this little lot... BLUE PETER: 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (18th October 2018)

#BlastfromthePast: Rainbow

Oct 6, 2018Nov 17, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

I write this special #BlastfromthePast blog about possibly one of my favourite TV shows as a kid on two notes this week. Firstly, on the note of sadness, due to the news that it's much loved central host passed away at the age of 76 this week. But also on a note of trepidation, largely … Continue reading #BlastfromthePast: Rainbow

#CatchupRoundup (4th October 2018)

Oct 4, 2018Aug 25, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

With the autumn nights now drawing in, you're probably wondering how to fill them best? Simple - with the help of our new series of blogs every Thursday, taking a look at some of the best picks to find on the in demand services this week, with #CatchupRoundup. So go get yourself comfy whilst we … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (4th October 2018)

#CatchupRoundup (27th September 2018)

Sep 27, 2018Oct 4, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Missed a load of telly last week and don't know where to start? No problem - for it's our blogging duty to guide you through the week's best telly on demand with #CatchupRoundup. So go pour yourself a drink, get comfy, and sit back as we take all the hard work out for you. FRIENDS … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (27th September 2018)

#CatchupRoundup (20th September 2018)

Sep 20, 2018Sep 27, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

It's Thursday, which means it's time for another installment of our new TV blog series #CatchupRoundup. This is our weekly guide that's bringing you the best of the telly on demand so you don't have to sift through it.  We've got some corking choices for you as always, so without any further ado, let's get cracking... JOANNA … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (20th September 2018)

10 Years of Celebrity Juice

Sep 15, 2018Aug 25, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

DISCLAIMER: Some of the video clips here may not be suitable for daytime viewing. You have been warned - or if you're American, worrrrned. It's not many comedy shows that make it to 10 years. But after 20 series, copious rounds of 'Lemon Head', 'Shouting One Out' and 'Spot the Golden Potato', and probably over … Continue reading 10 Years of Celebrity Juice

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