It was the news we didn’t want to have to publish: John Hurt passed away at his home in Cromer, Norfolk, on Wednesday 25th January 2017. We were all shocked and, of course, saddened to know that our War Doctor was no longer with us. But this week, we’ve been exploring the smallest taste of his extensive credits: from Watership Down to Whistle and I’ll Come to You; Big Finish to Alien. And that’s…

Let it be said, Class may be derivative but boy is it fun. Caring not a jot and happily pointing out just how knowing it is, when it’s firing on all cylinders, Class is an energetic, charming and witty ride: it’s not perfect but it’s off to a great start. Judging the show based on the first episode seems a little premature – this is probably the one time where launching with a double bill isn’t…