Tag: Michael Mears

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TV Review: Quacks

With the likes of Rory Kinnear, Lydia Leonard and Tom Basden in the cast and guests including…

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TV Review: The Crown, Series 4

Whereas I was sad that the cast of The Crown had to regenerate at the end of…

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The finalists of The ONCOMMs 2021

The OnComm is the new award for online shows from across the UK (and beyond) and was…

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TV Review: Fleabag Series 2

Flying against the wind with this I know, but the second series of Fleabag leaves me rather…

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20 shows to look forward to in 2019

So many of the recommendations for shows to see next year focus on the West End. And…

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Review: Paddington 2 (2017)

I succumb easily to the charms of Paddington 2 and Hugh Grant having the time of his…

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Review: Thérèse Raquin, Theatre Royal Bath

“I am yours. Do what you want with me” It is clearly the moment for Thérèse Raquin– a…

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TV Review: Miss Marie Lloyd – Queen of the Music Hall

“She is a strumpet” I’ve been meaning to get around to watching this for ages now, having…

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Review: A Tale of Two Cities, Royal & Derngate

“Repression is the only lasting philosophy” Although not intentionally, this year I’ve been racing through the list…