Around the World in 80 Days, episodes 1 and 2 review: a fun story that needed far fewer changes

“I was hoping for a little more colour.” The words of Abigail Fix in Around the World in 80 Days (BBC One) after she asked Phileas Fogg…

Christmas 2021 TV guide: the best shows, films and specials to watch this festive season

Jules Verne’s evergreen adventure story has attracted numerous adaptations. Partly, this is due to the winning simplicity of the plot: a bored Victorian gentleman-adventurer undertakes a bet…

What’s on TV during Christmas 2021 — the best shows to watch this festive season, according to the TV guide listings

Jules Verne’s evergreen adventure story has attracted numerous adaptations. Partly, this is due to the winning simplicity of the plot: a bored Victorian gentleman-adventurer undertakes a bet…

Michael Sheen interview: ‘I could never do impersonations of people’

In an acting career that has seen him play such luxuriantly coiffed men as Tony Blair and David Frost, Michael Sheen has found himself in some pretty…

The 12 treats of Christmas TV: the best shows to watch this festive season

Jules Verne’s evergreen adventure story has attracted numerous adaptations. Partly, this is due to the winning simplicity of the plot: a bored Victorian gentleman-adventurer undertakes a bet…

The 12 treats of Christmas TV: the shows to watch this festive season

Jules Verne’s evergreen adventure story has attracted numerous adaptations. Partly, this is due to the winning simplicity of the plot: a bored Victorian gentleman-adventurer undertakes a bet…