The number thirteen has been shrouded in superstition for centuries, and after a bit of Wikipedia research, full moons and Jesus Christ’s Last Supper are apparently to blame. In BBC3’s new drama, aptly named Thirteen, […]
The A Word: Is autism a spectrum or a label for life?
The Lake District provides a stunning backdrop to BBC’s The A Word, as the extended Hughes family gather for Joe’s fifth birthday party. As much as this family try to be perfect, nobody can avoid […]
Will Arnett’s ‘Flaked’: Devastatingly disappointing
When I first heard that Netflix was releasing a new original series, I was excited – after all, there’s nothing better than a new show to binge watch when I should really be working on […]
Where to get outside this spring (other than Hyde Park)
Roundhay Park Roundhay Park should definitely be your number one priority this spring for a day out. It is one of the biggest and most popular parks in Europe, and for good reason. When the […]
The well fed student: Easy Easter chocolate nests
Here is a really simple, slightly healthier take on a recipe for chocolate rice crispy cakes! You can get puffed rice without additives from world food shops – Abu Bakar sells plain puffed rice – […]
Eat your way through Leeds this bank holiday
Friends, family, fry ups, lie-ins, walks, parties – by no means an exhaustive list, but I’d be surprised if none of the above feature in your typical bank holiday. Over the years, however, I’ve detected […]
A falling House of Cards: Season 4 review
With the American elections in the spotlight, Netflix could not have picked a more appropriate time to release the fourth season of their original series, House of Cards, with all thirteen episodes were premiered online […]
The well-fed student: Guilt-free study snacks
When you are staring at a book or computer screen for hours on end during revision time, or twenty pages deep in your dissertation, the last thing you want is a rumbling belly. However, we […]
How To Get Away With Murder: Sass, sex and murder
To be frank, if you haven’t seen any of Shonda Rimes’ work by now I’m not sure I can help you. You’re clearly a hermit and one with appalling television taste at that. But, in […]
The Aliens: Someone just abduct me already
Brand new e4 comedy drama The Aliens landed on earth last week and left me hoping that an extra-terrestrial species would just hurry up and kidnap me, purely so I never have to watch another […]
The Night Manager: Not your average hotelier
Don’t be put off by the slightly tame title – The Night Manager is anything but. The six-part ‘cloak-and-dagger’ drama boasts a high profile cast and features stunning locations, as we follow Tom Hiddleston’s eponymous […]
Vegan challenge: Moral monotony
At the end of January when my housemate told me about the Great University Vegan Challenge, I was intrigued. The challenge, proposed by Animal Aid, is to give up all animal products in your diet […]