Stranger Things is the popular science-fiction horror drama written by the Duffer Brothers on Netflix. Our 100 Stranger Things facts include which cast member was chosen immediately after one watch of their audition tape, how the Duffer Brothers achieved the perfect 1908s look and what the show was originally going to be called.
Heartstopper is the hugely popular coming-of-age romantic comedy based on a graphic novel series by Alice Oseman. Our Heartstopper facts include what the Netflix series was originally going to be called, who Kit Connor nearly played before Nick Nelson and why colour is so important to the meaning of the show.
New Girl is the quirky 2011 sitcom starring Zoey Deschanel, Jake Johnson and Lamorne Morris to name a few. Our New Girl facts include how Prince got involved with his memorable episode, why Damon Wayans Junior was in the pilot but not the first season and which member of the New Girl cast was told to drop 15lb for his role.
Grace and Frankie is the successful Netflix original comedy starring 9 to 5 alumni Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Our Grace and Frankie facts include Frankie Bergstein's real name, where to find some The West Wing Easter eggs and why fans started a petition to increase Fonda and Tomlin's pay.
Kim’s Convenience is the Canadian hit TV show that ran from 2016 - 2021 following Appa, Umma, Janet and Jung who own a popular Korean Convenience Store in Toronto. Kim’s Convenience facts include which two cast members originally starred in the play version of the show, why the spin off “Strays” has been heavily criticised and what Kimchee’s real name is!
The Peaky Blinders cast is made up by many talented actors. Some have been in the spotlight for years like Helen McCrory and Tom Hardy while others found their fame from their involvement in the show like Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson. Peaky Blinders cast facts include which actor is related to Richard Harris, which cast members are married in real life and who starred in an Oasis music video.
Snowpiercer is the Netflix post apocalyptic, dystopian drama that began in May 2020 starring Daveed Diggs, Sean Bean and Jennifer Connelly. Snowpiercer facts include how the production team brought the 1,001 locomotive to life, how much it cost to be in Snowpiercer’s First Class and whether the train travels through the UK on it’s revolutions.
Derry Girls takes a nostalgic look back at growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in the 1990s. Written by Derry born Lisa McGee and shown on Channel 4 in the UK, Derry Girls follows a group of 5 friends as they navigate their teenage years attending an all girls’ Catholic school and constantly get into trouble. Derry Girls facts include what will be happening in season 3, Louisa Harland's hilarious story ideas for Orla McCool and how the Derry Girls faired on The Great British Bake Off.
Behind the scenes facts and trivia about the US sitcom Parks and Recreation starring Amy Poehler including why the character of Leslie Knope had to be changed after season one, the minor role Nick Offerman nearly played over Ron Swanson and how Parks and Recreation was almost a spin off of The Office.
Behind the scenes facts about Glee, the hit musical comedy drama from the USA written by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story), Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan including which famous performers banned Glee from using their music and which main cast member was hired after a MySpace audition. Glee began in 2009 and follows the students of the William McKinley Glee Club, the New Directions as they compete in show choir competitions. Original cast members include Lea Michele, Naya Rivera and Amber Riley.
Play our ultimate sitcom quiz with 60 difficult questions to see whether you can decipher the popular TV shows from a photograph of their empty sets. There have been so many great sitcoms over the years in family homes, workplaces and communities but how hard have you been paying attention to the sets?
The Walking Dead is a hugely popular US post-apocalyptic horror series that was developed by Frank Darabont on AMC in 2010. The Walking Dead facts include how background actors were made into Walkers, which role Norman Reedus auditioned for before Daryl Dixon and the differences between Carol Peletier in the Walking Dead Comics and the TV Series.
If you’re looking for what to watch on TV, here are our picks for the best TV shows to watch in February 2022 including Inventing Anna on Netflix, Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America on BBC One and The Righteous Gemstones on HBO/SKY.
New Girl is the quirky 2011 sitcom starring Zoey Deschanel, Jake Johnson and Lamorne Morris to name a few. Our New Girl facts include how Prince got involved with his memorable episode, why Damon Wayans Junior was in the pilot but not the first season and which member of the New Girl cast was told to drop 15lb for his role.
In The Mix is a podcast all about the Great British Bake Off on Channel 4. Hosted by Greer Riddell and James 'JP' Pearce, we take a comedic look at the latest GBBO news. In The Mix, The Great British Bake Off Podcast is back for 2021 and the Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Episodes.
It's the year 2009 and at a Grammar School in Dover, Greer and Bethan probably aren't listening to their Latin teacher and instead eating a whole cheesecake behind a book in a lesson. Fast forward a decade later, Bethan is procrastinating from her PhD and Greer is trying to stop social media making her feel depressed so they decided to keep in touch by starting a podcast.
For International Women's Day, we are recommending five of our favourite Female YouTubers who consistently make high-quality videos for their audience including Helen Anderson, Muchelle B and In The Frow.
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If you’re a foodie and want to update your YouTube Subscriptions then check out these 15 popular food channels making videos about everything from irresistible street food, adventurous food tours across the world and must try plant-based recipes.
If you spend ages on Instagram looking at photos of holidays you'll never go on, abs you'll never have and food you'll never get to try, here is who to follow on Instagram. Browse our top ten Creative Instagram Accounts to help stop the inevitable social media comparison!
Take a look at our four wax melt gift boxes perfect for TV fans who love bingewatching. If you are a fan of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Parks and Recreation or Frasier, then you will love our selection of wax melt gift boxes.
Take a look at our gift guide perfect for Schitt's Creek fans. If you are a little bit Alexis and trying very hard not to connect with people right now, then you will love our selection of Schitt's Creek Gifts.
If you’re looking for what to watch, here are our picks for the best films to see in February 2022 including The Tinder Swindler, Marry Me and Death On The Nile.
See how many of these quiz questions relating to the 2021 Disney film Encanto you can guess correctly. Our Encanto Film quiz is comprised of 30 questions relating to the plot and the cast of the film. There are a mixture of easy, medium and difficult questions which will be ones for those who have seen the film over and over like us!
Encanto is the hit 2021 musical animation produced by Walt Disney Animation studios featuring music from Lin-Manuel Miranda and the voice of Stephanie Beatriz. If you love the film as much as us, here are 57 Encanto facts you may not know including which unlikely film made Encanto happen, who was the inspiration for Mirabel and what Bruno was originally going to be called.
If you’re looking for what to watch, here are our picks for the best films to see in January 2022 including Licorice Pizza, Don’t Look Up and Encanto.
A comprehensive look at the alleged Jake Gyllenhaal easter eggs hidden in Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film” that accompanied the new 10 minute long version of Taylor Swift’s song “All Too Well” on the album Red (Taylor’s Version) released in November 2021.
The first instalment of the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released on the 16th of November 2001 in the United Kingdom. The first Harry Potter film was directed by Chris Columbus and was based on J. K. Rowling’s first book of the same name which was released in 1997. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie facts include why they had to stop using real food in the Great Hall after this film, which actor found out about their character's backstory long before anyone else, and which acting role J.K. Rowling nearly accepted.
Ask anyone to name the best film of the 1980s and it won’t be long before the name Ferris Bueller crops up. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is John Hughes’ 1986 teen comedy film starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara who take a day off school that isn't without it's consequences. Ferris Bueller's Day Off movie facts include which famous 80s star was meant to play Cameron before Alan Ruck, which parts of the film were complete improvisations by Matthew Broderick and which odd item was placed in Ed Rooney's pocket to get the Rottweiler to pursue him!
The Breakfast Club is the 1985 cult teen classic film directed by John Hughes. It takes place on Saturday 24th March 1984 and sees 5 students from very different parts of the school social system forced together for weekend detention under the supervision of the Assistant Principal. The Breakfast Club Movie Facts include which part Emilio Estevez was cast in before Andrew, which scene Molly Ringwald and her Mother refused her to perform and what Allison's dandruff really was.
Behind the scenes facts about Matilda (1996) directed and starring Danny DeVito. It is the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's book of the same name and stars Mara Wilson in the leading role. Matilda movie facts include which Harry Potter actor nearly landed the role of Miss Trunchbull before Pam Ferris, how Liccy Doll given her name and why Schwarzenegger couldn't appear in a cameo role.
One of the standout films in most people's childhoods is Mary Poppins released in 1964 by Walt Disney. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and starred Hollywood legends Julie Andrews, David Tomlinson and Dick Van Dyke. The 1964 film is based on a series of books by P.L. Travers and it combines musical numbers, live action scenes and animation. Our Mary Poppins movie facts include how Dick Van Dyke came to play two characters, the frosty relationship between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers the author of Mary Poppins and which character was nearly played by Cary Grant.
Mean Girls is the ultimate noughties teen comedy film written by comedian Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters. The film stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron who recently moved from Africa to the USA and has to enter the competitive world of high school for the first time. Our Mean Girls movie facts include which character Lindsay Lohan was nearly cast as before Cady Heron, how many cities the crew visited in order to find an actor for Damian and how Amy Poehler trained the George's chihuahua in her scenes.
Mrs Doubtfire is the hilarious 1993 US comedy film starring Robin Williams in the titular role. It was directed by Chris Columbus and was written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon and based on the 1987 novel “Alias Madame Doubtfire” by Anne Fine. Our Mrs Doubtfire movie facts include what surprising thing Robin Williams did when dressed as Mrs Doubtfire, why the film was banned for children under 12 in UK Cinemas and how long it took to apply Mrs Doubtfire's make up.
School Of Rock is the unforgettable musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater in 2004. It stars Jack Black as Dewey Finn, a failing guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher for extra cash at a well respected preparatory school run Rosalie Mullins (Joan Cusack). Our School of Rock movie facts include where Jack Black got the idea for the failed stage dive, which School Of Rock band member learnt to play their instruments just for the film and how Jack Black convinced Led Zeppelin to be a part of the soundtrack.
Anyone can cook Aloo Gobi, but who can bend a ball like Beckham? Jesminder Bhamra could back in 2002 in Gurinder Chadha’s sporty romantic comedy, Bend It Like Beckham. Parminder Nagra starred as the ambitious 18 year old Jess who wanted to respect her traditional Sikh family’s wishes while pursuing her dream of becoming a footballer. Our Bend It Like Beckham movie facts include why David Beckham was chosen as Jess' role model, the rumoured romantic plot that never was, and why the filming schedule had to be moved for Keira Knightley.
Behind the scenes facts about The Parent Trap (1998) which was co-written and directed by Nancy Meyers. It is a remake of the 1961 film of the same name. The 1998 version of The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan in the role of the transatlantic twins, Hallie Parker and Annie James. The Parent Trap movie facts include why the twins are named Hallie and Annie, which members of Lohan's family made cameo appearances and the deleted scenes audiences missed out on.
See how many of these quiz questions relating to the 1996 film Matilda you can guess correctly. Our Matilda Film quiz is comprised of 35 questions relating to the plot and the cast of the film. There are a mixture of easy, medium and difficult questions which will be ones for those who have seen the film over and over like us!
See Virgin Voyages brand new adults-only cruise ship Scarlet Lady up close in the Port of Dover where she docked first on her inaugural call before heading off to Liverpool in 2020.
During this time of Coronavirus lockdown, local businesses, food producers, restaurants and cafes have been forced to close their doors. However, many businesses in Deal and around the country are diversifying their offering and providing delivery and other services. Here are 10 small businesses offering food delivery in Deal Kent for you to browse and support.
After a career of collecting pre-cinema artifacts, retired couple Joss and David moved from Indiana to open the Kent Museum Of The Moving Image on the site of a disused care home in Deal town centre.
During this time of Coronavirus lockdown, local businesses, food producers, restaurants and cafés have been forced to close their doors. However, many businesses in Guildford and around the country are diversifying their offering and providing delivery and other services. Here are 10 small businesses offering food delivery in Guildford, Surrey for you to browse and support.
For 30 years, Bryan Richardson was at the helm of the Guildford Odeon, the town's premiere music, film and theatre venue. He reminisces about the glamour of cinema going in days gone by and when live acts such as The Rolling Stones and The Beatles played there.
After Dover Harbour Board were given the go-ahead to dredge part of Deal's famous Goodwin Sands 3 years ago, Fiona and Joanna have been working tirelessly to save the town's most important landmark from irreversible damage.
Try this tasty Turkey and Sweet Potato Enchiladas recipe, packed full of flavour, smokey sweet potato and gooey melted cheese. These are a healthier alternative to traditional Mexican enchiladas.
It's a big internet favourite, our Lotus Biscoff cheesecake recipe or Speculoos cheesecake recipe is one to impress whether taking it to a friends or for a family treat. You'll be forever asked to make this again!
If you want a quick bake to go alongside a cup of tea, try our White Chocolate and Apricot flapjack recipe complete with syrupy oats, sweet dried Apricot pieces drizzled with lots of White Chocolate.
A full Christmas Dinner in a burger? Yes please. Try out our festive Christmas Dinner Burger recipe complete with a juicy turkey, sausage meat and stuffing patty, a dollop of signature cranberry sauce, crispy bacon rashers and roasted red cabbage.
Try our Banana and Oat Pancakes recipe, a healthier alternative to the beloved American Breakfast food. Stack your Banana Pancakes high and drizzle over a thick and generous helping of Golden Syrup.
