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A boring public service announcement

By | February 14, 2011

Right, I’m very pro keeping TV history alive generally speaking, so I was quite excited to see the first series of 1970s detective game Whodunnit? (it was basically the Cluedo of the 1970s) turn up somewhere on the internet – there wouldn’t be much to write about on here if we didn’t bend the rules occasionally,… Read More »

Preview the Button

By | February 10, 2011

Mmm, Ant and Dec have popped up with some interesting news regarding Push the Button on Saturday: Dave is back with a different format. There is an opportunity for families to add to their totals. Most interestingly, it’s going to be winner stays on. Will this and the live element be enough to make it… Read More »

24 Hour Panel People

By | February 9, 2011

You know how on celebrity chugging nights on BBC1 there’s normally some sort of hilarious and unexpected panel show crossover? Well David Walliams appears to be hosting twenty-four different ones for during 24 hours. You can go and support him if you want. Jack update: PS3 is region free, although you’ll need a US account to buy the DLC.… Read More »

[Upside down exclamation mark] Hola!

By | February 8, 2011

Oh God, if I didn’t already have too much to do and too little time, I’ve discovered that TVE have have got some interesting stuff in their archive, including A la Caza del Tesoro from 1984 (That’s Treasure Hunt). The theme tune is quite Depeche Mode. Anyway, do have a look around and see if… Read More »

They (I) said it wouldn’t happen…

By | February 7, 2011

… but it looks like Fort Boyard is coming back for its 22nd season after all in it’s native France. As one of France’s biggest exports, is it simply too big to fail? Most interestingly given it completely tanked in the ratings last year literally anything could happen. Will it stick to two teams? Civilians?… Read More »