A Krown Jewels Update
The song designed to show just how much opposition to the royal coronation will be buried hits the top 20 and is, predictably, ignored.
Cultural Chaos and Forgotten Stories
The song designed to show just how much opposition to the royal coronation will be buried hits the top 20 and is, predictably, ignored.
Britain’s foremost minor internet hit singer returns with another protest song.
The Krown Jewels Want To Scrap The Monarchy Read More
English as tuppence, changeless as canal water – the glories of the British Christmas Market are remembered and rejoiced by Dagbert Beaver.
The Traditional Christmas Joys Of Woodhall Spa’s Winter Fayre Read More
Why do TV game shows and documentaries insist on pretending that film crews don’t exist?
Daytime TV’s Unreality Problem Read More
The BBC’s crime investigation reality show re-examined.
Don’t Have Nightmares, Do Sleep Well: Why 1980s Crimewatch Is A Slice Of Social History Read More
The television licence is an outdated concept – and the plans to replace it are even more out of touch with reality.
Why Replacing The BBC Licence Fee With A Compulsory Tax Is A Terrible Idea Read More
Britain’s TV regulator thinks that more of this sort of thing will encourage people to watch traditional TV channels again. They are mistaken.
Ofcom’s Commercial Failures Read More
Looking back at the heyday of the imported, dubbed European kid’s TV shows that left an indelible impact on a generation of British viewers.
Presented By Peggy Miller… Read More
Once upon a time, TV was the home of adventurous, challenging and provocative single dramas – we should all mourn their loss.
The Sad Demise Of The Single Drama On TV Read More
The bizarre 1980 BBC news report that attempted to convince viewers that dinosaurs were being genetically engineered in Hertfordshire.
Jurassic Mansion: The BBC’s Maddest April Fool Spoof Read More
Remembering a more innocent time, when Royal scandals simply involved celebrities in funny costumes throwing buckets of water at each other.
Remembering It’s A Royal Knockout – A 1980s TV Fever Dream Read More
Just what is it with the need to nag people into abstinence at the start of the year?
The New Year Lectures Read More