Demise of Count Arthur Strong signals the end of the family sitcom
Traditional humour is being pushed off UK screens in favour of 'edgy' comedy.
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A very British EU: how Europe has been portrayed by thriller writers
How the shifting debate on Europe has been portrayed – or not – in UK popular culture.
BAFTAs 2017: BBC sweeps the board as Netflix challenge fails to materialise
Police drama Happy Valley beat off the challenge of high-profile streamed dramas to carry off the big prize.
Doctor Who takes an ethical stance towards alien life – so why isn’t he vegan?
If Doctor Who is supposed to respect members of other species, not all of his incarnations see eye to eye when it comes to dinner.
The BBC and public service TV has a future – but it must change to survive
Television is a 20th century medium that must change to survive in the 21st century.
What a Brexit would mean for Europe’s television channels
Broadcasters who use the UK as a base for European channels could face upheaval.
Ahead of its time: Doctor Who’s 56 inspiring female scientists
How does one of the world's most iconic science fiction television series depict women doing science?
Channel 4 may be a privatisation too far: here’s why
Sale of Channel 4 will risk the broadcaster's ability to produce cutting edge, innovative films and television programmes.
Warren Mitchell: in sickness and in health, no one skewered British bigotry like Alf Garnett
Alf Garnett was a blue-collar bigot for the ages. You still don't have to go far to hear people spout his appalling views even today.
Forget the cheesy image – Cilla Black was a pioneer
She might now seem rather light-entertainment, but as the only female act to make a success out of 'Merseybeat' and go on to an ITV career as a female powerhouse, she deserves more.
Patrick Macnee: gallant Steed who personified the Swinging Sixties
The actor always said that John Steed was a slightly exaggerated version of himself.
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