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.
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.
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.
There’s no doubt about it - as Brits, we’ve always been known for loving a good bit of telly. But after years of being infamous for a relative lack of interest in our cuisine, we’re slowly becoming a nation of foodies as well.
If you needed any further proof that things don’t always go as scripted, then here’s our definitive breakdown on the biggest ‘OMG’ moments British telly has ever witnessed.
From soaps, to reality TV, to cartoons, the family dynamic is something that always resonates with audiences.