‘No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world fade away’ Yesterday, Sir Terry Pratchett passed away naturally, surrounded by his family and cat, at the tragically early age of sixty six. […]
Traveller’s Eye: India
This collection of images embodies my time spent in India. By completing the Golden Triangle in Northern India, which took me to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and documenting every interesting person that I passed, the images […]
Freeview Flicks of the Week: Kick-Ass, Planet of the Apes and Star Trek
In the Middle’s best weekly freeview flicks picks is here! This week we find ourselves on a strange planet, run away from fate and remember the great Leonard Nimoy. MONDAY – Chronicle (Film4 21:00) Back […]
A Weighty Issue: Do more women diet than men?
Dieting seems to be everywhere, with new fad diets constantly popping up only to lure in those looking for a magical solution for weight loss. There are special diet sections in most supermarkets, adverts on […]
Go Greek with Papoutsakia
“Papoutsakia” translates to “little shoes” in Greek, though explanations as to why cannot seem to be found. This dish is easy, versatile and cheaper than a dinner on the Greek islands! If you’ve got any […]
Pintura gives Leeds a flavour of Basque culture
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Basque region of Northern Spain, stepping into the newly opened Pintura immediately transports you away from a chilly Leeds evening to somewhere far more exotic. From the moment you settle […]
Metal Lingerie – Women in Video Games
It only takes a few seconds to realise how sexist the games industry is towards women. Perhaps the reason there is a distinct lack of strong female leads in games is because they all K’od […]
Do our panel shows promote gender inequality?
In February 2014, the BBC’s director of television announced that they were no longer going to broadcast male-only panel shows. Whilst this was certainly a well-intentioned move, the backlash has undoubtedly cast doubt on the […]
Vampires take over in The Order: 1886
The Order: 1886 has by far been my most anticipated game since its announcement at E3 in 2013. With every date we’ve been given being constantly pushed back, I was beginning to doubt the game […]
Indian Summers twists the traditional drama
With the popularity of period dramas surging dramatically in recent years, it came as no surprise when Channel 4 announced their latest and most expensive production yet, Indian Summers. Replacing Downton Abbey’s primetime location on […]
Deception is lurking in The Casual Vacancy
BBC’s The Casual Vacancy, the Sarah Phelps adaptation of J.K Rowling’s 2012 novel, has been awaited with baited breath. The novel was received with considerable critical disdain, so the spotlight has been on Phelps to prevent her own […]
Freeview Flicks of the Week: Chaplin, District 9 and Brief Encounter
In the Middle’s best weekly freeview flicks picks is here! This week we have a brief encounter at a railway station, start a revolution and meet some aliens. MONDAY – Brief Encounter (Film4 12:45) David […]