It’s unsurprising given the world events of the past couple of years that TV has been turning to more positive, heartwarming comedies for escapism. Shows like Schitt’s Creek and Ted Lasso have given us an antidote to the harshness of life around us, by leaning hard...
REVIEW: Can American Network television still compete in the ‘streaming era’?
A new term has emerged in the US. The term 'cord cutter' refers to someone who has let their cable provider go and only watches streaming services. There are so many streaming options in the US it's understandable that consumers may feel that traditional broadcast...
CUSTARD TV News Update: National TV Award Winners, Ant and Dec, Dancing with the Stars line-up
Welcome to a new feature that we're trialling out here on the site. As we move into a new era for The Custard TV we're looking at ways we can deliver the same content in new ways. Our idea for the news is to give readers a rundown of the stories from the last...
All the US shows to feel the axe!
As the US networks set out their new schedules some shows have bitten the dust. Below is a list of shows we know to have been axed or ended. A Agent Carter (FX in the UK) American Idol *Aired its final season this year.* (FiveUS/VIVA in the UK) Angel from Hell...
Did Sky make the right choice buying The Muppets?
Contributed by Mo Walker After watching episodes one and two of The Muppets, I am pleased to state your childhood (or even adult) memories are safe. I would be more concerned about Miss Piggy if the Piggate allegations are correct. I seriously...
The stars of ABC arrive in London
I was lucky enough to attend the ABC Studios tour Q&A on Monday night. The fact it was held in plush London hotel was good for starters but the main attraction was the chance to see and hear from the following: • Hayley Atwell, Peggy Carter from Agent Carter –...
First look at revamped Muppet Show
It's the time of the year where US networks start wielding the axe on shows and announcing new ones. So far big hitters like American Idol and CSI are coming to the end, whilst networks are getting excited about their new commissions. One of the most interesting in a...