The Medici

If you are tempted to envy the wealth, power and influence once wielded by this famous Florentine dynasty, consider what it took to achieve and maintain it.

Sex Education – Netflix

While the repressed prude may find Sex Education distasteful, those with a more discerning eye will value its gentle humour and shrewd commentary on human nature.

Messiah – Netflix

Profound and beautiful would be my best shot at describing this wonderful new series Messiah from the creative genius that is Netflix.

Game of Thrones 8

If you think it’s all about sex, dragons and slaughter you might just be wrong. It’s also about apocalypse and that I find rather fascinating.

Billions -Faint Disgust?

I watched an episode of Season 2 of Billions last night and was left with an unaccustomed feeling of repulsion. … More

The Little Drummer Girl

I read the book with much enjoyment many years ago, but this lavish BBC adaptation of John Le Carré’s 1983 novel raises the bar to very high levels indeed.

YouTube Trailer

Encouraged and enthralled by Kim Kardashian West I was wondering whether to record a welcome video for my YouTube Channel.

Stephen Fry’s Hippopotamus

Fry is a comic genius although his comedy is tinged with darkness. Erudite, witty and (dare I say it) profound.

Fauda – Do we, Should we Watch It?

My latest Netflix Binge is Fauda – a violent, compelling and visually superb take on the Arab Israeli conflict.

Bingeing on Netflix

As deadly sins go, bingeing on Netflix probably ranks among the less serious.