I’ve always been a big fan of the BBC TV series Spooks, the first few series with Matthew MacFadyen and then Rupert Penry-Jones were sublime and even when it got a little bit silly in its later years, the appeal was still strong. Part of that appeal was the brilliance of Peter Firth …
Spooks
31 October 2011 by 4 Comments
It’s been just over a week now since the last ever episode of Spooks aired and I’ve just about recovered enough to put down in words my thoughts on the finale and how Spooks became such a phenomenon over the 9 years since it first began. I normally do my utmost to avoid spoilers but it’s going to be impossible …
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
16 September 2011 by 2 Comments
When I named my five must-see films for autumn/winter 2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was right at the top of the list. The extended clips and discussion with producer Robyn Slovo and screenwriter Peter Straughan at Empire Big Screen really whetted my appetite….