Weekly Newsletter

Death Valley - Series 1

Out now. DVD

A retired actor. A struggling young detective. They're the perfect crime-fighting duo - when they get along - in the hit new BBC One comedy drama starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth.

The nation's once beloved TV detective John Chapel lives a reclusive life in the Welsh countryside - guilt-ridden for letting his career get in the way of his final months with late wife Elin. But when his neighbour is murdered, John is dragged back into the world by detective sergeant Janie Mallowan. Struggling to rise up the ranks, she teams up with the widower. Despite their opposing instincts - Janie's interested in procedure and building a watertight case while John's captivated by character and motives - this could be the answer to her waning career. As long as her boss doesn't find out.

The Penguin Lessons

Monday 14th July 2025. Blu-ray and DVD

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo (Military Wives) follows an Englishman's personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Marching Powder

Out now. Blu-ray, DVD and Download

Marching Powder sees the long-anticipated reunion of acclaimed director Nick Love and long-term collaborator and national treasure Danny Dyer. This isn't your average 'rom-com'...

Set in the irreverent and profane world of cult classic The Football Factory, Marching Powder is a "hilarious, poignant and action-packed big screen drama" that follows the story of Jack (Dyer), an aging, drug-taking football hooligan who feels increasingly irrelevant in today's society as he struggles to keep his family together. Hooked on drugs and adrenaline; and struggling to resist the pull of his gang of fellow football fans, Jack is arrested after some violent matchday exploits and given six weeks to turn his life around, or else face a long spell in prison.

Our competition to win some very limited edition (and very silly) merchandise closes tonight.

Amandaland

Out now. Blu-ray and DVD

Amandaland is a spin-off from the popular BBC Two sitcom Motherland. It follows Amanda (Lucy Punch), a recently divorced, status-obsessed "alpha mum", as she downsizes from Chiswick to South Harlesden (nicknamed "SoHa") and navigates the challenges of raising her teenagers, Manus and Georgie. Facing modern parenting struggles like teenage drinking, fake Instagram accounts and eco-anxiety, Amanda is joined by her ever-present mother, Felicity (Joanna Lumley), who masks her loneliness with backhanded compliments, and her reluctant sidekick, Anne (Philippa Dunne), who gets pulled back into Amanda's chaotic world.

In case you missed it above, we have a copy of the Blu-ray (out today) to give away.

Talking Bottom: A Guide To The Cult Sitcom

Thursday 3rd July 2025. Paperback and eBook

In 1991 a new comedy hit British screens, and, at first glance, it was just another sofa-based sitcom. It soon became apparent that Bottom was a masterpiece, leaving an indelible mark on British comedy and continuing to delight and disgust new audiences today. Written by and starring comedy legends Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson as reprobates Richie and Eddie, their depraved universe unfolded over three chaotic TV series, five explosive live shows and a formidable feature film. Combining skilful slapstick with nob gags and Beckett-style nihilist humour, Bottom proved that laughter is the best way to confront life's grimness. Crafted by Bottom aficionados Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson and Mat Brooks, Talking Bottom is the ultimate guide to an outrageous and unforgettable sitcom, championing the legacy of TV's greatest losers, investigating every pratfall and punchline along the way.