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I wish Doctor Who took its queer romance seriously

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022

The sapphic representation is glorious, but I could do without the mind games.

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  • Pop culture

But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical at the Turbine Theatre – Review

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Get ready for But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical, doing high kicks, shaking its pompoms and, yes, kissing girls! 

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  • Pop culture

It’s A Discourse: Our favourite responses to It’s A Sin

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on February 17, 2021February 19, 2021

As It’s A Sin hits American screens this week, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite articles about the powerful drama series.

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  • Opinion

It’s A Sin isn’t just another sad gay story – it’s joyfully alive

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Don’t be put off – Russell T Davies’ AIDS drama authentically balances tragedy with a lust for life.

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  • TV

The Riverdale season five premiere, recapped by someone who doesn’t watch Riverdale

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on January 24, 2021

VERONICA NO. GO TO COLLEGE. LEAVE YOUR MAYO BOY BEHIND WITH HIS FAILURE TRACKSUITS.

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Taylor Swift is dressed in a golden sequinned dress and loose hair, with bright red lips, shrugs.
  • Music

Eight Songs That Feel Like Taylor Swift But Aren’t

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on January 17, 2021January 18, 2021

If Olivia Rodrigo is pushing your Taylor Swift buttons, here are seven other artists to fill your need for clever, emotional pop songs with a story to tell

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Richard Poole (Ben Miller) drinks from a small teacup.
  • Pop culture

Death In Paradise – The (Tea) Drinking Game!

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on January 14, 2021January 28, 2021

What better tribute to DI Richard Poole than to sip some English Breakfast as you watch?

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  • Opinion

Face it, BBC: Doctor Who is queer now

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on January 10, 2021March 4, 2021

With Jodie Whittaker rumoured to be on her way out, it’s past time the show got to grips with the inherent queerness of a female Doctor.

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Neville Parker (Ralf Little) looks perplexed as he walks along a jetty towards the camera, with a big blue sky behind him.
  • Pop culture

I’m ready to confess: I like Death In Paradise

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on January 7, 2021January 8, 2021

As the new season premieres on BBC One, does the popular murder mystery series deserve a more thorough inspection?

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  • Pop culture

The Show Must Go On: Strictly Come Dancing In 2020

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on December 24, 2020March 4, 2021

Strictly was so much more than just a dancing show this year.

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