British/Australian TV


Feature Writer: Steven Cookson
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Being dubbed by the powers that be as foreign TV (despite the fact that the world’s first working television was invented by a Scotsman), British and Australian TV has somehow been meshed together in a strange way that seems unfair to both parties.

Chances are you’re bound to find more about the British side of things, from its early beginnings of the Queen’s coronation to the modern day interactive red button mashing and endlessly advertised internet repeats, but those from Australia and New Zealand are free to discuss TV from their part of the world. Please.

So whether its comedy, documentary, drama, soaps and the ever omniscient craze that is reality TV, there’s someone for everyone who enjoys a bit of Blighty or Down Under as part of their TV fix.

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The Fastest Steam Car in the World on BBC Two

In: British TV

A brief and engaging documentary explaining how a British team broke the world record for a steam powered car in August 2009. more...

Doctor Who – The Waters of Mars on BBC One

In: British TV

A brilliant episode that brings all the best elements of Doctor Who in a fun but scary family adventure. This does contains spoilers for anyone who hasn't seen it. more...

Misfits on E4

In: British TV

What's this, a teen based comedy-drama on E4 that's good? Yes, the super powered youngsters in Misfits manage to drag this above the usual sci-fi fare. more...

The Execution of Gary Glitter on Channel 4

In: British TV

Channel 4 mockumentary/drama set in a fictional world where rock star Gary Glitter is sentenced to death in Britain that's too real for its own good. more...

Jim'll Fix It, Jackanory and Jonathan Creek

In: British TV

A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter J. more...

Peter Kay – Raider of the Pop Charts

In: British TV

Part one of a so-so documentary about the input comedian Peter Kay has had to the UK music charts. more...

The Great Escape – The Reckoning, on Channel 4

In: British TV

The Reckoning is an interesting documentary about the fallout of The Great Escape plan, but unfortunately suffers from over-use of reconstruction footage. more...

ITV1 Police Serial Drama Collision

In: British TV

A solid cast lead this ITV crime drama, written by Anthony Horowitz, about a massive car crash and the people it affects. more...

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