Binge on the oldies if you want to escape modern TV dross

The television these days is full of quiz shows, reality shows, entrepreneurs trying to get cash from business tycoons, and gladiatorial battles – with plenty of padding. Dramas, of which there are precious few, have a new series each year lasting about six to eight episodes, and then it’ll be at least 12 months beforeContinue reading “Binge on the oldies if you want to escape modern TV dross”

ROBIN’S REVIEWS

Welcome to a new category on this blog – reviews. Not just any old reviews but reviews of books I have read (whether recently as with new books or my favourites from a lifetime of reading); films or television productions; and music. I have reviewed newly published books over many years, beginning in the 70sContinue reading “ROBIN’S REVIEWS”