Cover story · 10 min
When British TV lost the script
The live moments nobody planned — and everybody remembered.
Read the story →The big shared screen
Television worth talking about.
Live surprises, brilliant formats and the programmes that still persuade Britain to watch together.
From the edit
More to settle in with
Context, practical guides and stories from the programmes around which British life still gathers.
Smart home · 8 min
Five smart TV settings worth changing
A more private television starts with a few minutes in the menus.
Free viewing · 7 min
The free services hiding in plain sight
Plenty to watch without adding another subscription.
Family nights
How to make appointment viewing feel special again
Simple rituals that turn a programme into a memory.
Travel · 9 min
Taking British TV abroad, legally
What works, what does not and what to arrange before departure.