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Merlin finale review: The Diamond Of The Day (Part 2)

Dave Adamson Review Dec 24, 2012

Merlin's fantastic journey concludes in an eventful, and fitting finale. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 12 review: The Diamond Of The Day (Part 1)

Dave Adamson Review Dec 22, 2012

Merlin's penultimate episode is a slow-burner featuring hugely impressive performances and action...

Merlin series 5 episode 11 review: The Drawing Of The Dark

Dave Adamson Review Dec 15, 2012

Alexander Vlahos and Colin Morgan impress in this week's fantastic episode of Merlin. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 10 review: The Kindness Of Strangers

Dave Adamson Review Dec 8, 2012

Morgana declares war in this eventful episode of Merlin. Here's Dave's review of The Kindness Of Strangers...

Merlin series 5 episode 9 review: With All My Heart

Dave Adamson Review Dec 1, 2012

Merlin is set to go out on a real high, judging by this week's episode...

Merlin series 5 episode 8 review: The Hollow Queen

Dave Adamson Review Nov 24, 2012

This week's episode was Merlin at its most adult. Here's Dave's review of The Hollow Queen...

Merlin series 5 episode 7 review: A Lesson In Vengeance

Dave Adamson Review Nov 17, 2012

A slow build-up in this week's Merlin leads to a story of deception, disguise and betrayal. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 6 review: The Dark Tower

Dave Adamson Review Nov 10, 2012

The Dark Tower was an episode with huge potential and great performances, despite feeling a little rushed. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 5 review: The Disir

Dave Adamson Review Nov 3, 2012

A slightly lacklustre episode this week; Dave reckons it could have been better. Here's his review...

Merlin series 5 episode 4 review: Another's Sorrow

Dave Adamson Review Oct 27, 2012

This week's Merlin tied up some almost forgotten loose ends. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 3 review: The Death Song Of Uther Pendragon

Dave Adamson Review Oct 20, 2012

After two action-packed episodes, Merlin delivers a dramatic and emotional offering. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 2 review: Arthur's Bane (Part 2)

Dave Adamson Review Oct 13, 2012

The second part of Merlin's series 5 opener, Arthur's Bane, is just as impressive as the first. Here's Dave's review...

Merlin series 5 episode 1 review: Arthur's Bane (Part 1)

Dave Adamson Review Oct 6, 2012

Merlin is back on BBC One for its fifth series, which opens with impressive two-parter Arthur's Bane. Here's Dave's review...

Shameless US Season 1 DVD review

Dave Adamson Review Jul 10, 2012

Season 1 of the US incarnation of Shameless is on DVD, but can it follow the highly praised UK original?

Courting Controversy: what about the children?

Dave Adamson Feature Jun 19, 2012

Now 100 years old, the British Board of Film Classification has endured a long and sometimes controversial history. Here, Dave looks back over some of the board’s recent challenges…

Looking back at The Six Million Dollar Man

Dave Adamson News May 3, 2012

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology... Join us as we salute Steve Austin in our look back at The Six Million Dollar Man

SE1: Welcome To Hell DVD review

SE1: Welcome to Hell
Dave Adamson Review Mar 7, 2012

Does SE1: Welcome to Hell deliver a gritty and accurate portrayal of London’s gang culture, or is it more like Eastenders after the watershed?

Blood Car review

Dave Adamson Review Feb 27, 2012

Originally shot in 2007, low-budget black comedy Blood Car gets a theatrical release in the UK. Dave finds out if it’s been worth the wait...

Kevin Smith: Too Fat For Forty DVD review

Dave Adamson Review Jan 23, 2012

Running to three hours, Kevin Smith’s live DVD is a must for a fan of the writer and director’s work. Here’s Dave’s review...

Boardwalk Empire Season One Blu-ray review

Dave Adamson Review Jan 4, 2012

The great HBO series Boardwalk Empire makes its debut on Blu-ray, and its attention to detail shines in HD. Here’s Dave’s review of the spectacular first season…

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