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Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #9
It had to happen at some point; twin tween novelty pop duo Jedward finally landed their own kids' TV series, and No Ripcord's TV column has, for your benefit (or more likely, out of morbid curiosity) attempted to sit through it,
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Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #8
The problem with January is that going out isn't an option due to the cold/having no money, but neither is staying in as there's absolutely nothing on TV. But, thanks to their American import-heavy schedule, Sky Living might have the answer.
Mark Davison feels like he should be ashamed for this, but he isn't... -
LIVE BLOG: 63RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES
Often cited as the second most important awards event in the entertainment industry, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association once again attempts to legitimize their reputation by recognizing this year's excellence in film and television. Who deserves the coveted golden statuette? Editors Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Mark Davison are ready to pop the cork on the Courvoisier and get as drunk as the stars. Yes, it's the Golden Globes!
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Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #7
It's the first No Ripcord TV column of 2012 and with the long-awaited return of Sherlock, not to mention a whole season of obnoxious advice shows on Channel 4, it seems that Britain's TV networks have also been making new year's resolutions.
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The Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed Review of 2011
In this (sort of) special edition of No Ripcord's TV column, we look back at what 2011 had to offer on the small screen and try to work out what, if any, of it was worth watching.
Mark Davison might have wasted his year in front of the TV... -
Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #5
'Tis the season here in No Ripcord's TV column, and so we're taking a look at some of this year's Christmas specials. And the Strictly Come Dancing final, if only because it's less offensive than the X Factor.
Mark Davison wrote this under the influence of Egg Nog... -
Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #4
Things get a bit more highbrow in this week's TV column as we look at Black Mirror and the Turner Prize. Although, as the lure of televisual trash is hard to ignore, there's also a bit about The X Factor final
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Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #3
It's a sublime to the ridiculous sort of affair in the No Ripcord TV column this week, as we cover The Killing and Desperate Scousewives (no prizes for guessing which one is which).
Mark Davison is starting to think that his TV hates him... -
Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #2
In the second edition of No Ripcord's new TV column, we take a look at modeling shows Hot Like Us and Signed By Katie Price, and glossy period soap Pan Am. There will be tears, and migraines.
Mark Davison believes in making the best out of a bad situation... -
Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #1
In the first of a new weekly (hopefully) TV column, we get to grips with new series American Horror Story and Life's Too Short. And plenty more besides.
Mark Davison hopes that it'll get better than this...
