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RETRO REVIEW: Trigger Point Never Blows Up Into a Strong TV Series

Trigger Point is easy to compare to Line of Duty, but the bomb squad-centric TV drama never reaches those same heights despite a stellar cast.

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Taskmaster's Greg Davies & Alex Horne Embrace Chaos on Dynamic Duos

Taskmaster stars Alex Horne and Greg Davies discuss the unpredictability and worldwide appeal of the TV show in Dynamic Duos Episode 13.

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How Martin Compston Singlehandedly Explored a Whole TV Genre

Three of Martin Compston's best-known roles - Line of Duty, Traces and The Nest - tell a unique story about the crime genre when viewed together.

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5 Best Martin Compston Roles That Aren't Line of Duty

Martin Compston is beloved as Steve Arnott in Line of Duty, but these shows prove how much range the actor has beyond AC-12.

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10 Best British Sitcom Actors

Britain's incredible sitcom actors have been able to showcase their talents across everything from traditional family comedies to wartime farces.

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Cannes Confidential Star Jamie Bamber Takes on a New Adventure

Jamie Bamber leads Acorn TV's fun and fascinating crime drama Cannes Confidential and told CBR what made con man Harry King an interesting character.

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10 Best British Police Procedurals

British TV has become inundated with some of the best police procedural shows in the world, as the crime drama continues to take off with audiences.

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Doctor Who Almost Crossed Over With Most Haunted - And That Would’ve Been Bad

Doctor Who almost crossed over with reality TV show Most Haunted in 2008, but luckily the idea was scrapped. Here's why the idea would've been bad.

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10 Best American Adaptations Of British TV Shows

Various British TV shows have been remade for American audiences but which ones are recommendable?

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10 Best Classic British Crime Shows

From Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie's Poirot to Happy Valley, fans have been treated to many great British crime series over the years.

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Broadchurch Is The Perfect Series for Doctor Who Fans to Revisit in 2023
Broadchurch Is The Perfect Series for Doctor Who Fans to Revisit in 2023

With the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary specials set to air in late 2023, David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker fans can revisit Broadchurch during the wait.

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10 Greatest Mystery Series of the 21st Century

The 21st century has ushered in a new era of mystery series, and several are modern classics.

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Andy Griffith (Matlock) - Blair Underwood (L.A. Law) - Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey)
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10 Best Law Dramas, Ranked

For many, legal dramas are TV comfort food.

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Top 10 Cozy British Murder Mystery TV Shows

Sometimes there is no better way to enjoy a rainy day than to sit down and watch a cozy British Murder Mystery.

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How Much Longer Can Call the Midwife Hang On?

Call the Midwife just finished airing season eleven in the U.S., leaving fans to wonder how much longer the show will go on, and if it even should.

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Most Unlikable Main Characters In Bridgerton, Ranked

All of Bridgerton's characters are well-written, but that doesn't stop some of them from being unlikable.

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8 Ways The Bridgerton Series Is Clichéd

With beautiful costumes, characters, and storylines, Bridgerton has won over the hearts of viewers, but that doesn't mean the show is free of clichés

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The 8 Most Clichéd Characters In Bridgerton, Ranked

These characters might be predictable and clichéd, but they're beloved because of it. Fans love to see their favorite tropes played out on screen.

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10 Best Quotes From Bridgerton Season 2

Alongside Bridgerton's captivating romances and intricate plot lines, there are some stellar quotes from the drama's second season.

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Killing Eve: Villanelle's 10 Most Memorable Kills

Villanelle's carefree and creative nature has resulted in many memorable kills throughout Killing Eve.

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