July 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing — or is it?

Based on H. G. Wells’ science fiction novel of the same name, the BBC Four film ‘The First Men in the Moon’ tells the story of Julius Bedford (Rory Kinnear), who as a young man meets Professor Arthur Cavor (Mark Gatiss). Together, they travel to the moon and discover a terrifying secret deep beneath its seemingly-barren surface — in 1909.

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With Brexit looming, April Fool’s jokes are banned by Britain’s Cabinet Office (supposedly!)

This year’s top April Fool’s effort goes to The Telegraph with their in-depth and very timely report on the UK’s banning of April 1 jokes amid fears of panic buying over Brexit. According to the paper, jokes would be banned this year under an archaic parliamentary order, amid warnings the public can no longer tell the difference between reality and farce.

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‘Doc Martin’ heads to Cornwall as filming set to begin on season 9

Season 9 will be a challenging one for both Martin and Louisa. The Doc’s career hangs in the balance with his future as a GP under scrutiny from the General Medical Council following complaints about his rather brusque approach to patients. Louisa has resigned from her job as headmistress at the local school to pursue a new career in child counseling.

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Behind the scenes with Tori, aka Dash the dog from ‘Victoria’

One of the more lovable and memorable characters in ‘Victoria’ was Queen Victoria’s King Charles Spaniel, Dash, played by Tori. In an earlier role that probably was instrumental in securing her face time in ‘Victoria,’ Tori also played Dash back in the 2009 film ‘The Young Victoria’ starring Emily Blunt.

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The Best of Red Nose Day 2019

Red Nose Day has to be the single most brilliant example known to man of how an entire country demonstrates the ability to rally around a charitable cause. With Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell looking on as loving parents, ‘One Red Nose Day and a Wedding’ gave viewers a heartwarming twist that no one saw coming.

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