British TV

So it seems Simon Cowell wants a pop star after all - the most original talent is gone, which leaves the usual field of "I'll record whatever I'm told" types.

Dec 10, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon joins John Hurt in a drama about Quentin Crisp's later years of celebrity as a 'resident alien' in New York.

Dec 7, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

There are plenty of wonderful gifts sure to please any admirer of the Doctor, his companion, daleks, or the all-important police box.

Dec 3, 2009 - Cherie Burbach

Yet another supernatural TV show, this one loosely based on John Updike's novel Witches of Eastwick. At least there aren't any vampires ...

Dec 3, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

Superb cast including Ruth Wilson, Naomie Harris and David Oyelowo in the 1940s-set story of Jamaicans coming to war-torn London to pursue their dreams.

Nov 30, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

The new and final series of the hugely successful BBC sitcom, Gavin & Stacey began on BBC One last night.

Nov 27, 2009 - Scott Booth

This esoteric sci-fi series mixed time travel and government bureaucracy in a way that worked...most of the time. This DVD set collects the last episodes of the series.

Nov 24, 2009 - steve fritz

Controversial twin duo John and Edward, shortened to Jedward by fans and critics alike, were last night voted off of The X-Factor.

Nov 23, 2009 - Robert Barwell

No celebrity chefs here - this Channel 4 cooking show has members of the public pitted against each other to win a cash prize. The knives are well and truly out!

Nov 21, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

Miranda Hart's eponymous new sitcom makes the transition from radio to TV. Can she snag her man without tripping over him first?

Nov 17, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

Wire In The Blood, a British crime drama from 2002-2008, is a solid show that utilizes Monk's eccentricity and The Mentalist's psychological tricks to solve tough crimes.

Nov 13, 2009 - Eliza Freer

The much-anticipated weeklong mini-series Collision began on ITV1 last night, with a huge cast of familiar faces from both British television and film.

Nov 10, 2009 - Andy Hall

The BBC's five-part, high-concept thriller pits incredulous detectives against images that seem to foretell future mayhem and death.

Nov 9, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

Douglas Henshall, Paul McGann and Phil Davis star in a new series about the after-shocks from a highway pile-up.

Nov 7, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

Can the country please stop for a moment and ask why it is baying for the blood of two 18-year-old boys? OK, "Jedward" can't sing, but it's just a TV show, people!

Nov 5, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

Emily Bronte's famous gothic novel is retold in a two-part miniseries by leading screen and television writer Peter Bowker.

Oct 31, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

Are You Being Served? Again! follows the staff from Grace Bros. Department Store. The sequel to the 1970's sitcom gets a DVD release, for the show's full two seasons.

Oct 29, 2009 - Peter Piatkowski

Following in the footsteps of CSI and Law & Order, Donald Bellisario's highly successful military cop drama gets the spin off treatment with disappointing results.

Oct 27, 2009 - Ramon Youseph

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And please don't let the Americans remake it. Note to Harvey Keitel - scenery chewing is NOT the same as acting.

Oct 25, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

One of Britain's biggest comedies is to return in 2010, as Del Trotter and co are back in spin off show Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Chips

Oct 20, 2009 - Adam Conroy

Whitney Houston becomes the third International singer after Britney Spears and Robbie Williams to give an awkward comeback performance on the hit talent show X Factor

Oct 19, 2009 - Kimberly Ward

Robbie Coltrane gives the kid's roles a rest to play a tormented detective in a twisting, suspenseful new three-part drama.

Oct 15, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

Jamie Oliver embraces the Navajo way of life and loves the food. Can he help the tribe preserve its heritage by getting its youngsters away from Taco Bell and KFC?

Oct 14, 2009 - Arlene Kelly

As the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off for younger audiences returns for its third series, arm yourself with a brief summary of the main characters and the story so far.

Oct 11, 2009 - Nick Bryan

The latest episode in the Channel 4 series sees Jamie Oliver try his hand at soul food, and go head to head with the pros in a massive barbecue competition.

Oct 6, 2009 - Arlene Kelly