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! Quick, take cover! These are the 13 scariest TV episodes to watch during Halloween!

T Do you prefer Rick or a TV treat? I’ll take the TV treat, please. With pumpkin-spiced everything and mobs of people in costumes roaming the streets, it’s clear that we are in the midst of spooky season. Here are…

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After the death of Matthew Perry, the stars of Friends issued a statement saying that they were more than just co-stars.

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer released a collective statement honoring their Friends colleague Matthew Perry, who passed away at 54 years old on Saturday. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Matthew,” stated…

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. The Gilded Age critique – it requires boldness to include Oscar Wilde in a cameo, only to give him unremarkable lines.

E Every morning in Newport, Rhode Island, the elite of the gilded age gather to indulge in their luxurious lifestyles and spend another season in their opulent European-inspired estates. This also perfectly sums up the second season of The Gilded…

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The TV show airing tonight is the opulent period drama “The Gilded Age” created by Julian Fellowes.

The Gilded Age 9pm, Sky Atlantic Julian Fellowes’s second attempt at exporting the class dynamics of Downton Abbey to America is unnecessary. The focus on class distinctions feels overdone and unoriginal, as we follow the story of Bertha Russell in…

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“I used to be inexperienced and innocent, but now I am wise and doubtful”: James O’Brien reflects on politicians who consistently disappoint.

When I meet James O’Brien it’s just a few weeks before his new book, How They Broke Britain, comes out. It’s a damning account of how the country ended up in the current mess, and the cast of characters he…

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Review of Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover – the billionaire can be hilariously grandiose at times.

I It can be difficult to take someone seriously when they seriously use the term “the woke mind virus”. However, in the case of Elon Musk, there is no alternative. Is he a visionary? A hypocrite? A staunch defender of…

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Jodie Whittaker’s Time Series Two review highlights the absurdity of our legal system.

J Jimmy McGovern’s 2021 prison drama, “Time,” received high praise. It featured Sean Bean as a prisoner navigating the penal system and his conscience, and Stephen Graham as an honorable guard who is being blackmailed by inmates who know his…

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The Halloween special of Strictly Come Dancing has just concluded. “The Halloween episode of Strictly Come Dancing has just finished.”

Krishnan Guru-Murthy was not much improved. The top pick in music: Black Swan was intense, Murder On The Dancefloor was energetic, but Kiss From A Rose stands out. Tommy Blaize’s vocals deserve praise. The music selection that received the most…

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What were the contestants expecting on Survivor? A luxurious vacation at Center Parcs?

W We may currently be experiencing a golden age for reality television. Shows such as The Traitors, the revived Big Brother, and the popular Married at First Sight have sparked discussions once again. While Survivor has been a dominant force…

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This week’s audio highlights include a review of “Ghost Story,” a discussion with Will Smith about his role in “Class of 88,” and a look at Shaun Keaveny’s “Daily Grind” podcast.

Ghost Story | Wondery In 1988, Will Smith was in a class with Wondery. Shaun Keaveny’s daily routine is broadcasted worldwide. The podcast “Ghost Story” by Wondery consists of seven episodes that take unexpected turns, starting off with a spooky…