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Best Freeview shows of the year so far

We’re probably all a bit bored of seeing ‘breaking news’ appear on our screens. So where do we go for a bit of respite? Most of us are turning to some tremendous telly and immersing ourselves in a different world entirely. With that said, we’ve spent the last few days escaping the heat by diving into our archive to narrow down our picks of the best Freeview shows of the year so far.

Julian • Flashback
10 Aug 2022 read

Gently down the stream: why Netflix’s decline proves that viewers will always love great telly

As lockdown took a vice grip on all of our lives during 2020, so did our obsession with subscription TV services. Netflix was on-hand to take full advantage of our thirst for binge-worthy-series. But if you told bosses in 2020 that they’d lose 1 million customers in less than a couple of years, they’d call you crazy, right?

Alex
26 Jul 2022 read

News like never before: Manhattan TV’s guide to biggest news stories of 2022

Now we’ve passed the halfway mark of the year, we thought we’d revisit some of the biggest news stories of 2022. From the heart-breaking events in Ukraine, to 'Partygate', to that Oscars slap, this year has already served up talking points that have left the nation glued to their screens.

Steven • News
18 Jul 2022 read

From Pride and Prejudice to Sanditon: why TV adaptations are a hit

With the current buzz that Death on the Nile is enjoying across the pond, we got thinking about the seemingly guaranteed success of book-to-screen adaptations. It’s true, some things in life are just a winning combination. And the likes of Pride and Prejudice, Brideshead Revisited, and The Handmaid’s Tale have proven that TV adaptations are a firm favourite.

Steven
30 Jun 2022 read

No time like the present(ers): a look back at some of British TV’s biggest national treasures

As viewers, it’s often easy to overlook those that present our favourite programmes. From the game show hosts that help keep law and order, as well keeping the score, to our reality TV presenters that are normally tasked with adding a little calm to the chaos of live television. They all play an integral part.

Julian • Flashback
21 Jun 2022 read

Festival season on Freeview

The last couple of years have been largely forgettable for live music lovers to say the least. Gigs were cancelled left, right and centre - while festivals weren’t exactly top priority as we tried to navigate ourselves through the height of the pandemic. But there’s no doubt about it, they’re back with a bang this summer.

Steven
25 May 2022 read