There’s no question – there are so many great drama series out there right now that every night it’s difficult to work out which one to choose. Last week however, my partner insisted that we should both venture into the ITV1 series called ‘Breathtaking’ . The series is based on a book by the authorContinue reading “Television that took my breath away – my reaction to the ITV1 series ‘Breathtaking’”
Category Archives: Television
Still up – Apple TV release an agoraphobic insomniac dream
With approximately 709 million channels available on my television, I often wonder why on earth I can’t find something to watch. My carefree limited-choice childhood may have been a better way of viewing – four channels were easier to navigate even if it was more restricted. But every now and then a series pops upContinue reading “Still up – Apple TV release an agoraphobic insomniac dream”
Sequel squeamish – can we stomach our heroes moving on up?
Cinderella is the de facto fairytale for a reason. The rags to riches formula has been tried and tested for centuries. Readers, listeners and viewers all want someone to win against the odds, but it’s not the win we enjoy, it’s the foreplay. Watching characters grow, comparing their lives to our own and therefore believingContinue reading “Sequel squeamish – can we stomach our heroes moving on up?”
Love is…accepting – A review of ‘Love is Blind’ Brazil
I’m not ashamed to admit enjoying a healthy dose of reality television. I don’t like it all. Thankfully Love Island isn’t in my planner yet. But there are some programmes I really look forward to, and most of them revolve around love and relationships. The Netflix series, Love is Blind, is an experiment similar toContinue reading “Love is…accepting – A review of ‘Love is Blind’ Brazil”
Mental health and the media – Trigger warnings
***Trigger Warning – This post will talk a little about child loss and miscarriage. Please consider if you feel able to read on before continuing. For help and support with grief, please visit my get support page where there’s lots of information and ways to engage with help*** To keep myself feeling cheerful I useContinue reading “Mental health and the media – Trigger warnings”
Feel less blue with Bluey
If, like me, you are looking for ways to reduce stress, find new ways to relax or simply get some peace from this worry-filled world, this post might help. I’ve been working hard on distraction ideas for over a year now, but there’s been some research for personal purposes only, rather than finding solutions toContinue reading “Feel less blue with Bluey”
Creative Steph 