It is perhaps unsurprising that Channel 4 should be the first to produce a TV show in space, given its track record of filming the dangerously absurd. It seems there’s very little left on earth […]
Food | Regional Recipes – Slovakian Goulash and Parená Knedl’a
Ingredients (Serves 4) Goulash Handful of plain flour 500g cubed lamb 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 white onions 2 cloves garlic 3 peppers 3 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp chilli 1 tsp cayenne pepper 6 tomatoes […]
TV | Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure – An aesthetic delight for eyes and ears alike
This series sees the return of the Hairy Biker duo, Dave Myers and Si King, as they explore the culinary delights of Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and South Korea. The array of settings is nothing […]
Books | Longbourn – Austen would be proud, if not a little outdone
Joe Baker’s recently published Longbourn is a modern day rewriting of Pride and Prejudice from the perspective of the servants: quite right for a period currently besotted with the likes of the Crawleys. Baker’s novel can be […]
TV | My Mad Fat Diary – Not suited to a post-15 age group
Released only last year, My Mad Fat Diary has received large critical acclamation for its honest portrayal of adolescent turmoil. The series recounts the life of a 16 ½ stone teenage girl, Rae (Sharon Rooney), […]
TV | Babylon – Danny Boyle's latest TV outing
Written by Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong (the partners behind the satirical masterpieces Peep Show and Four Lions) it would be hard to imagine Babylon as a failing new drama. The same goes for the […]
Art | Crossing Lines/Parallel Lines at &Model Gallery
Image: &model gallery The Crossing Lines exhibition, running until February 22, includes the works of 16 artists and is presented by Patrick Morrissey and Clive Hanz Hancock. At first sight, the &Model gallery on East […]
Comedy | Tealights – the brand new line-up strut their stuff at the Library Pub
4/5 Stars I was surprised upon entering the upper floor of The Library pub to find the hall packed to bursting, which promised an intimidating reception for a group of lads performing together for only […]
Opera | Peter Grimes – Britten's harrowing production
Image: Leeds Grand Theatre 3/4 Stars Benjamin Britten’s production of Peter Grimes is an epic tragedy set against the backdrop of a seaside town, playing at Leeds Grand Theatre until October 26. The opera is based […]