50 music questions and answers for your pub quiz
There's nothing better than a quiz, and what's a good quiz without a music round?
Fancy putting your musical know-how to the test – or giving your mates and relatives a proper challenge? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a stash of brain-teasing music questions, covering everything from famous lyrics and legendary line-ups to key moments in pop history, all ready for you to use. Whether your tastes run from boybands to rock icons, expect questions spanning artists such as One Direction, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Girls Aloud, with lots to get stuck into. If you’d rather focus on a specific era, you can also dive into our dedicated quizzes for different decades: we have 2000s music quiz questions, '90s pub quiz questions, '80s music quiz questions, '70s music quiz questions and '60s music quiz questions too. And when the music round is over, keep the competition going with our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz or sport pub quiz – or explore the huge range of questions in our ultimate general knowledge pub quiz. Let the quiz commence! Music quiz questions Who was the first band member to leave One Direction? Which rock band was founded by Trent Reznor in 1988? What is the name of the duet recorded by Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow in 2010? Jimmy, Robert, John and John: can you identify this rock band from the first names of their original line-up? Who are the three members of the American supergroup Boygenius? How many members were there in pop group Little Mix before they went on hiatus? (Bonus point for each member you can name). Which singer-songwriter had studio albums titled Hejira, Ladies of the Canyon and Blue? Including streaming figures, what was the best-selling UK single of the 2010s? In what year did Elvis Presley die? (A bonus point for the month.) In 1975 Bohemian Rhapsody was number one for nine weeks. It was finally knocked off the top slot by a song with a name that appears in the lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody. Name the song and the band that ended Queen’s number one success. How many UK number ones did The Beatles have in total? Reginald Kenneth Dwight is better known by what name? Rihanna hit Umbrella was originally written with which other popstar in mind? Which band had a huge international hit album in 2002 with the record "A Rush of Blood to the Head"? Knights in White Satin was a 1967 hit for which band? Which legendary musician had film roles in The Prestige and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me? Girls Aloud were formed on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 – but can you name the boy band that was formed at the same time? How many members are there in South Korean mega boyband BTS? Which talent show judge managed Westlife? Taylor Swift released two studio albums in 2020: one was titled Folklore, but what was the name of the other one? Roger Taylor is the drummer in which band? In which year did the Spice Girls release Wannabe? Which music legend won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2016? Which song begins with the line, "I thought love was only true in fairy tales"? Which comedy double act scored a huge hit with the England football anthem Three Lions in 1996? Which Bob Dylan song did Adele include on her first album? Which single has had the longest uninterrupted run ever on the UK Singles Chart? Which 80s group, featuring Phil Collins, reunited in 2020? Over the years, how many Sugababes have there been? Which acclaimed Scottish band takes their name from a French children's TV programme? What's the name of the 1957 musical prison drama starring Elvis Presley? Who became the lead singer of the '90s band Cast, after serving as the bassist for the La's? Who was the music producer commonly referred to as The Fifth Beatle In what decade was American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis born? Which artist headlined Friday night on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2019? Who originally recorded the classic ballad I Will Always Love You in 1973? Rockstar David Howell Evans is better known by what name? Complete the first line of the Bill Withers hit: "Ain't no sunshine..." What was the name of the band formed by Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker? What English county do Supergrass and Radiohead have in common? Which Motown star released the album Innervisions in 1973? Björn Again is a tribute band for which world-famous pop group? What is the name of the band who usually serve as the backing band for Bruce Springsteen? In what year were the hit songs Uptown Funk, Bad Blood, Chandelier, Fancy, Rather Be and Anaconda released? Which prison did Johnny Cash famously sing about in his 1955 song? Singer Fergie was previously a member of which hip hop group? Which former X Factor contestant made their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021? Rock band AC/DC originates from which country? What is Irish musician Hozier's real name? What Kate Bush song was featured in season 4 of Stranger Things? Music Quiz Answers Zayn Malik Nine Inch Nails Shame Led Zeppelin Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker 3 (Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Jesy Nelson left in December 2020) Joni Mitchell Shape of You by Ed Sheeran 1977 (August) Mamma Mia by Abba 17 Elton John Britney Spears Coldplay The Moody Blues David Bowie One True Voice 7 Louis Walsh Evermore Queen 1996 Bob Dylan I'm A Believer by The Monkees David Baddiel and Frank Skinner Make You Feel My Love (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams Genesis Six: Keisha, Mutya, Siobhan, Heidi, Amelle and Jade Belle and Sebastian Jailhouse Rock John Power George Martin 1920s Stormzy Dolly Parton The Edge (the guitarist in U2) When she's gone Cream Oxfordshire (it's where they were both founded) Stevie Wonder ABBA The E Street Band. 2014 Folson Prison The Black Eyed Peas Harry Styles (as Eros in Eternals) Australia Andrew Hozier-Byrne Running Up That Hill Can't get enough quizzing? 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50 Geography questions and answers for your next pub quiz
If you're looking to fill up your geography round with questions, look no further.
There’s few things more satisfying than putting your all-round knowledge to the test – and geography is often the round that really raises the bar. To give budding quiz hosts a helping hand, we’ve put together a geography quiz featuring 50 carefully selected questions, covering the subject from all angles. It’s ideal for lifting straight into your own pub quiz or for challenging yourself at home. And why not keep the competition going with our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz or sport pub quiz – or explore the huge range of questions in our ultimate general knowledge pub quiz? Ready to get started? Let the questions begin. Geography quiz questions Which country has the longest coastline in the world? What is the capital of Malta? Which country is the newest in the world to be recognised by the UN? In which UK city would you find the river Clyde? What is the oldest recorded town in the UK? If you travelled to the city of Volgograd, which country would be in? What is the name of the largest river to flow through Paris? What did Ceylon change its name to in 1972? What is the most populous city in the US state of Illinois? What is the highest mountain in Britain? The world's first national park was established in 1872 in which country? A bonus point for the name of the park… What is the capital of Peru? Mount Vesuvius casts a shadow over which modern Italian city? There are three US states with just four letters in their name: can you name them? What is the currency of Sweden? To which country do the Canary Islands belong? What is the capital of Canada? How many states are there in Australia? Which African country has the largest population? Constantinople and Byzantium are former names of which major city? What is the longest river in the UK? How many boroughs are there in New York City? In which city would you find La Sagrada Familia? What is the largest desert in the world? What is the highest peak in Africa? In which US state would you find Fort Knox? The Strait of Gibraltar separates the Iberian Peninsular from which African country? Which London Underground line is represented as green on the tube map? In which European city would you find Manneken Pis – a statue of a small boy urinating into a fountain? How many countries still have the shilling as currency? What is the name of the microstate located between Spain and France? On the London Tube network, which is the only station to begin with the letter 'I'? To the nearest billion, how large is the world's population? Dracula famously lived in the historical region of Transylvania - but in what country would you now find his castle? Which planet is considered to be Earth's closest neighbour? Which country has the most castles in the world? What is the biggest island in the world? What is the capital of Estonia? In which country would you find Machu Picchu? Which animal appears on the flag of Sri Lanka? Which European country uses .es at their end of their internet addresses? Which city currently has the highest population in the world? Which three countries does Mexico share a land border with? Astana is the capital city of which country? What percentage of the River Nile is located in Egypt? Which continent is in all four hemispheres? Which country has the most pyramids in the world? How many large islands make up Hawaii? In which US state would you find Harvard University? Which river flows through Glasgow? Geography quiz answers Canada Valetta South Sudan (2011) Glasgow Colchester Russia The Seine Sri Lanka Chicago Ben Nevis USA, Yellowstone Lima Naples Utah, Iowa, Ohio Swedish Krona Spain Ottawa Six – New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia Nigeria (more than 211 million) Istanbul River Severn Five – The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island Barcelona Antarctica Mount Kilimanjaro Kentucky Morocco The District Line Brussels Four - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia Andorra Ickenham 8 billion (We are believed to have reached this point in November) Romania Mercury Germany Greenland Tallinn Peru Lion Spain Tokyo USA, Belize and Guatemala Kazakhstan 22 per cent Africa Sudan Eight Massachusetts River Clyde Can't get enough quizzing? 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If you're a regular visitor to RadioTimes.com, you may fancy yourself as a real TV aficionado and think you know your stuff – but how will you fare when taking on our big TV quiz? Do you know where Strictly Come Dancing is filmed? Or what the pub in Peaky Blinders is called? How about which Netflix show is the most-watched of all time? To save you from spending hours coming up with your own quiz, we've compiled 55 TV questions and answers to keep you and your friends entertained during your next hangout. If TV isn't your thing, make sure to check out RadioTimes.com's film quiz, music quiz or sport quiz. Plus there's a load specialist quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge quiz. Now, what are you waiting for? Get quizzing! TV quiz questions and answers TV quiz questions Which series became Netflix's biggest ever show in September 2021? Who won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK? US sitcom Frasier (1993-2004) is a spin-off series from which popular comedy? 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The Beatles: Get Back review - A Long and Winding Road that makes you feel like you're the fifth Beatle
Peter Jackson's epic three-part retelling of January 1969 will delight fans who are looking to be immersed in the world of The Beatles.
The acrimonious end to The Beatles is one of the most-documented areas of rock 'n roll history with endless books, articles and documentaries dedicated to the Fab Four in the late 1960s. The traditional narrative is that the bond that had once united the lads from Liverpool to become the biggest band in the world had begun to fray, and indeed during this period had become so damaged that there was an inevitability about the band's break-up. This portrait of troubled times in the group was captured by the release of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 film Let It Be, which chronicled through fly-on-the-wall footage the making of the band's album of the same name and includes video of the famous final concert atop the Apple Building in London. So it's perhaps a surprise when you watch Peter Jackson's The Beatles: Get Back, which is made from footage from the same session and includes edits from 50-plus hours of previously unseen film of the band as they prepare for a live show and to record a new album. Although this three-part epic of a documentary includes tension and friction, an inseparable John and Yoko, walk-outs and bickering that we would expect from the era, the underlying feeling is one of a group of young men and friends doing what they do best - making music. Peter Jackson, the man who filmed the unfilmable by bringing Lord of the Rings to life on cinema screens and more recently brought the soldiers of the First World War into our living rooms in technicolour with the astounding 2018 film They Shall Not Grow Old, has worked his magic again – not just documenting a period in time, but immersing the viewer in the era. You have never seen The Beatles like this. This film makes you feel as if you are in the room with the band 50 years ago, as it was then - they're in their 20s smoking cigarettes, drinking wine, making jokes, swearing, discussing their future and making small talk. As a viewer you're not sure whether to feel like you are intruding on conversations that perhaps you shouldn't be party to, or that you have by some magic become the fifth Beatle. This feeling of 'being there' is amplified by the pace of proceedings, which can only be described as a Long and Winding Road. View oEmbed on the source website Although there is an overarching objective to make an album and do a show, long periods of the film involve just hanging around the band as they chat with each other at length and try out musical ideas again and again. Most big fans of the band will find this a fascinating insight into the relationships between the four, with nerdy musical insights into the foundations of many of the songs that ended up on the album, and some that didn't and became classics for the members as solo artists from 1970 onwards. However, for a casual viewer, at times this 'air' in the room might be too much to keep them gripped - so be prepared. View oEmbed on the source website These films paint a portrait of the group ready to move to a new stage in their development, led by an enthusiastic Paul McCartney at times frustrated by the apparent apathy of his bandmates. This was their chance to do something special, return to their routes of playing together live - but what that was and how it would manifest itself is something they struggle to agree on. As history tells us, these were the beginnings of the end of The Beatles, and what is so telling about this film and the way it draws you in is just how young the members were, having already achieved so much. They had conquered the world, changed the face of music, almost reached double digits in hit studio albums... and the eldest of their group had not yet turned 30. It's no wonder they felt pressure and their relationships were strained - but what comes through so clearly is that together they still had something very special. Not just a musical understanding of one another that as we see could turn from the vaguest mumblings of a tune to a fully-fledged hit, but a connection that had been forged between the only four people who could know what it was like to have lived through Beatlemania. Culminating once again in the famous live gig on the roof of Apple Corps HQ alongside Billy Preston as the Metropolitan Police attempt to shut the show down, after seven-plus hours viewers are left with a more positive view of January 1969 in the history of the band. No, they didn't do it wholly harmoniously, and it wasn't necessarily how it had been envisioned when they first sat down in Twickenham Studios a few weeks earlier, but as their music floated across Savile Row and the surrounding London streets on 30th January, they had - even if it was ultimately not to last - managed to Get Back to where they once belonged. The Beatles: Get Back premieres on Disney Plus on 25th, 26th and 27th November. Sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
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20 family quiz questions and answers so you can play with your children
The questions you need to keep youngsters smiling during your quiz...
There's a huge amount of quizzing going on right now, but it's not always easy to find questions that allow the whole family to play. The following have been devised to help in a family quiz for mainly younger children. You can play it as a standalone game for the youngsters, or perhaps mix them into some questions designed for adults. Once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, or music quiz for size? Plus there's many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. Ready, steady, quiz... Questions How many zeros are there in the number one thousand? Who is Anna's sister in the Disney film Frozen? What is a young sheep called? How many weeks are in a year? In what country is the Great Barrier Reef? What does water turn into when it is frozen solid? What is half of the number fifty? Name as many planets in our solar system as you can (a point for each) What is the biggest ocean on Earth? When Humpty Dumpty was sitting on a wall, what happened next? In Peppa Pig, what is Peppa's little brother called? Which one of these is a fish: A shark, a whale or a dolphin? What do we call someone who travels to space in a rocket? What is the little mermaid's name in the Disney film? How many colours are there in the rainbow? (and a bonus for naming them) What do caterpillars turn into? In what country are the pyramids? What is the name of Mickey Mouse's girlfriend? What is the tallest animal in the world? Paris is the capital city of which country? Answers Three (1,000) Elsa A lamb 52 Australia Ice 25 Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Neptune, Mercury, Uranus, Venus Pacific He had a great fall (he fell off the wall) George Shark (dolphins and whales are both aquatic mammals) An astronaut Ariel Seven (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) Butterflies Egypt Minnie Mouse Giraffe (adult giraffes can grow up to nearly 6 meters in height - mainly thanks to its very long neck) France 100s of activities to keep children busy at home For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides.
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30 hard questions for your home pub quiz
Want to really test your Zoom audience? Try these taxing questions...
If quizzing is the latest craze, then coming up with the best quizzes to impress your friends and family on Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype or House Party is certainly up there as a close second. And so, as the rush is on to scour the internet for the best quiz questions, we've done some of the hard work for you and come up with some quizzes. Feel free to try them out... This one is designed to be challenging, so don't be surprised if you get the complaint that some are "too hard!". Good luck... Once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, or music quiz for size? Plus there's many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. Questions Can you recite the mathematical constant Pye to five decimal places? Can you name all the living presidents of the United States of America? How many parliamentary seats are returned to the UK Houses of Parliament? How many noble gasses are there? And can you name them all? What is the capital city of Slovakia? Paul David Hewson is the real name of what famous rock musician? How many miles plus 514 yards is the British steeplechase The Grand National? The letterbox of 10 Downing Street in London has an inscription that reads"First Lord of..." what? Where was Queen frontman Freddie Mercury born? After Queen Elizabeth II, only four other English monarchs have reached 50 years on the throne - can you name them? What does the Japanese "sumimasen" translate to in English? Switzerland is made up of how many cantons? Cholecystectomy is the name for the medical removal of what body part? How many million miles away is the sun from the Earth? (within 5 million miles) What trees, often found in California and which can grow up to 300 feet in height, are recognised as the tallest type in the world? Since 2016, the Periodic Table has how many confirmed elements? In what year was Radio Times magazine first published? What was film star John Wayne's real name? Who is credited with the following quote? “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who loves fully is prepared to die at any time” On what pacific island did the mutineers of HMS Bounty settle in 1790? Which gas were British World War Two barrage balloons filled with? Where in the human body would you find the medulla oblongata? Which King of England was crowned on Christmas Day? Which political figure became Baronness of Kesteven? Which geothermal Icelandic tourist attraction has the same name as a 1980 film? The Bahamas translates to what in English? Which publication documents all proceedings of the British Parliament? What was the only painting sold by Vincent van Gogh during his lifetime? Which Shakespeare character kills Tybalt and Paris? What colour is found on 75% of the world's flags? Answers 3.14159 Jimmy Carter, George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Donald Trump 650 Six. helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe) radon (Rn) Bratislava Bono (U2) Four miles. (4 miles 514 yards in total) the Treasury Zanzibar, Tanzania Victoria, Edward III, Henry III, George III (James VI of Scotland ruled more than 50 years in Scotland, and was crowned during his reign James I of England - but didn't reign England for 50 years) Excuse me 26 Gallbladder 93 million miles (avg) Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) 118 1923 Marion Michael Morrison Mark Twain Pitcairn Island Hydrogen The Brain William I (William the Conqueror) Margaret Thatcher Blue Lagoon The Shallows Hansard The Red Vineyard Romeo Red Can't get enough quizzing? 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90s music questions for your home pub quiz
The nineties was a golden age of music, with many of the biggest bands hitting new heights and solo stars coming up with music that has stood the test of time. And so no budding Zoom quizmaster should be without a 90s music round in their virtual pub quiz. But who has the time to make up all the questions themselves? Well, luckily we do, and here's 20 that should be handy to keep you going for a bit. Once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, or music quiz for size? Plus there's many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. Enjoy the quiz... Questions Name the members of the band Blur (a point for each) What's the name of Britney Spears' first single, released in 1998? What is the name of the first album by Oasis? Name all the original members of Take That (a point for each) Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen was a 1999 hit for which Australian artist, best known for film directing? Which band had a 1997 hit with the song The Drugs Don't Work? What was the name of the Children's series on which S Club 7 began their musical career? Which 1998 Madonna album featured the hit single Frozen? In which year of the nineties did Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain die? What were REM losing in their 1991 hit single? Whitney Houston's rendition of I Will Always Love You shot into the charts in 1992 after it was featured in which Hollywood film? According to Natalie Inbruglia in 1997, "Nothing's right, I'm..." what? Sinead O'Connor had a big chart hit in 1990 with which song written by Prince? Who was the lead guitarist in The Stone Roses? Which song by Manchester band James was the lead song in the 1999 America Pie film soundtrack? Name the Bryan Adams song that was featured in the film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and spent 16 weeks at the top of the UK charts in 1991 In 1995, The Beatles released their Anthology albums, featuring rare and never-before-heard demos. What was the name of the new song that they released ahead of these albums? How many members were in the Backstreet Boys? Who is the lead singer of Pearl Jam? Radiohead sang about Fake Plastic what? For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Answers Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree ... Baby One More Time Definitely, Maybe Robbie Williams, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald Baz Luhrmann The Verve Miami 7 Ray of Light 1994 Their religion (Losing My Religion) The Bodyguard Torn Nothing Compares 2 U John Squire Laid (Everything I do) I Do It For You Free As A Bird Five. Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough Eddie Vedder Trees Can't get enough quizzing? Try some of our other quizzes now: General knowledge quiz questions and answers Kids general knowledge quiz questions and answers TV quiz questions and answers Music quiz questions and answers Sport quiz questions and answers Food and drink quiz questions and answers Geography quiz questions and answers Easy pub quiz questions and answers The Crown quiz questions and answers Friends quiz questions and answers Game of Thrones quiz questions and answers Breaking Bad quiz questions and answers Peaky Blinders quiz questions and answers Soaps quiz questions and answers Netflix quiz questions and answers Doctor Who quiz questions and answers Marvel quiz questions and answers Harry Potter quiz questions and answers Disney quiz questions and answers James Bond quiz questions and answers Star Wars quiz questions and answers Comedy quiz questions and answers Family pub quiz questions and answers Hard pub quiz questions and answers Science quiz questions and answers Technology quiz questions and answers 2000s music quiz questions and answers 90s music quiz questions and answers 80s quiz questions and answers 70s music quiz questions and answers 60s music quiz questions and answers Sci-Fi quiz questions and answers History quiz questions and answers The Simpsons quiz questions and answers Football quiz questions and answers Cricket quiz questions and answers Tennis quiz questions and answers Golf quiz questions and answers Boxing quiz questions and answers Capital cities quiz questions and answers True or false quiz questions and answers Politics quiz questions and answers Travel quiz questions and answers Action movie quiz questions and answers Tie breaker quiz questions and answers WWE Wrestling quiz questions and answers Travel quiz questions and answers Biology quiz questions and answers Reality TV quiz questions and answers Eurovision quiz questions and answers Sitcom quiz questions and answers Royal family questions and answers Emmerdale quiz questions and answers EastEnders quiz questions and answers
30 easy questions for your home pub quiz
Want to quiz without having to think too hard?
Let's face it, everyone is quizzing right now - and if you can't beat them, you may as well log on to your preferred video conferencing system and join them. But what happens when you're required to come up with the questions? Well, you can trawl the internet for hours, or you can just use these questions that we've thought up for you. Seriously, it's that easy. And, what's also easy, are these questions. So no one can moan at you and say the quiz was too hard. It's win, win! Once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, or music quiz for size? Plus there's many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. Questions Who usually presents the 10pm news on BBC One? What is the capital of Wales? What number is a baker's dozen? How many times have England won the men's football World Cup? What is the currency of Portugal? A marathon is how many miles? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are best known for which annual award ceremony? Where would you wear brogues? In what year was the Battle of Hastings? Which dutch artist famously painted sunflowers? On what birthday do British citizens first receive a telegram from the Queen? EastEnders is set in which fictional London borough? What does "www" stand for in the context of an internet address? Which of these precious metals is more expensive per ounce, gold or silver? Which is bigger, A4 paper or A5 paper? Who plays Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses? What is the capital of the USA? Levi Strauss is best known for manufacturing what kind of clothing? Name the 1975 Steven Spielberg film about a shark What does the television channel's name ITV stand for? Which English King beheaded two of his wives? H20 is the chemical formula for what? Which gas is used to fill balloons? In which fictional city does Batman reside? In the traditional rhyme, how many mice were blind? What is the number 5 in roman numerals? What colour is the bullseye of a dartboard? What side of a ship is starboard? Ian McKellen played what wizard in The Lord of the Rings? What year did World War One begin? Take a look at our When is Black Friday 2022 explainer, for the latest news and advice on when to start your shopping this year. Answers Huw Edwards Cardiff 13 Once (in 1966) Euro 26 (actually it's 26.2, but we'll accept 26) The Oscars On your feet, they're shoes 1066 Vincent Van Gogh 100th Walford World Wide Web Gold A4 David Jason Washington DC Jeans (and denim goods) Jaws Independent Television Henry VIII Water Helium Gotham Three V Red Right Gandalf 1914 Streaming services we think you might like... From the best TV like Westworld and Game of Thrones to the latest movies including Spider-Man: Far From Home and Yesterday Start your 7 day free NOW TV trial now Want the very best of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic - plus 30 seasons of The Simpsons all in one place? Try Disney Plus free for 7 days The Office USA, The Grand Tour, Outlander, The Man in the High Castle,Buffy the Vampire Slayer and much more... Try Amazon Prime Video Free for 30 days Get access to the best audiobooks read by the biggest stars with a <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=71026X1569659&isjs=1&jv=14.0.1-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiotimes.com%2Fnews%2Fradio%2F2020-03-20%2Faudible-just-made-hundreds-of-titles-completely-free-to-help-during-coronavirus-crisis%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FAudible-Membership%2Fdp%2FB00OPA2XFG%3Ftag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3D732100&xguid=01DZY1A16JQ3CF218WDQ6SKQEV&xs=1&xtz=-60&xuuid=9212c8506336ce6502fcf48570f33af1&xcust=732100&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu%20%5B0%5D">30 days free trial of Audible
Nick Cope's Popcast on CBeebies - review
Five minutes of charming musical fun for children and parents alike from a musician with real song writing pedigree
I first saw Nick Cope perform in a different life, as the frontman of a band called The Candyskins. If you’re a 90s indie fan you might remember their Top 40 hit Monday Morning or Feed It, central to the soundtrack of Adam Sandler film, The Waterboy. And although, alas, the band broke up after four albums, Nick has kept on making music, building a new following of fans over the last decade or so by writing, recording and performing songs designed for children and families. My kids (six and three) are already keen fans of Nick’s catchy, educational and often very funny songs – and his six albums for youngsters are on rotation in our kitchen and car - and his recent live broadcasts on social media have formed welcome respite from the lockdown blues. And that’s why I was so pleased to hear that Nick and his music was going to be on the telly (the last time I saw Nick on TV was on TFI Friday!) The reason I’m giving you all this background, is the pedigree of Nick’s musical career is pivotal to making his act stand out – he’s not just singing songs for children, he’s an accomplished singer/songwriter performer crafting great music that appeals to children and parents alike. It’s therefore no surprise that Nick Cope’s Popcast is such a great addition to the schedules. Each episode is based around one of Nick’s songs (the first dinosaurs, let’s give a round of applause for them!) and combines a mix of live performance, animated music video, singalong from the kids - with Nick’s trusty whippet, Norman overseeing affairs. There’s an easy and homely charm to the show which combines the old fashioned and simple storytelling elements of Jackanory or Old Jack’s Boat with songs that once you’ve head you just can’t get out of your head. In an age of limitless and often overwhelming choice for ways to entertain children in front of screens, this show is another example of CBeebies at its best. It’s fun, it’s inspiring and it helps children learn and ask questions about the world around them. It has the added benefit of a genuinely impressive soundtrack that moves family singalongs on from the monotony of The Wheels on the Bus to a whole new level. Who knows what the Popcast machine will deliver next time (but with songs like The Baby's Done a Poo in Nick's discography), I imagine it will be fun… Nick Cope's Popcast is available as a 15-episode boxset on BBC iPlayer from Friday 24 April and will air on the CBeebies channel every Saturday morning at 9.20am from Saturday 25 April
20 Netflix questions and answers for your home pub quiz
Online quizzing is the new craze - so it's time to get your questions in order! Whether you're a Zoomer (is that a phrase) or prefer Google Hangouts, Skype or House Party for your virtual pub quiz experience, there's a good chance you've been invited to one of these lately... But what happens when it's your turn to host? This is the Netflix pub quiz, and the rules are simple, Below are 20 descriptions of shows that appear on the streaming service - all your quizzers have to do is identify the show. And once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, music quiz or sport pub quiz for size? Plus there's many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. If you need any hints, check out our best Netflix TV shows and best Netflix movies pages. Here we go... Questions What TV show is the following the Netflix description for? A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there's a twist. To win $100,000 grand prize they'll have to give up sex. After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family. A twisted criminal's gruesome videos drive a group of amateur online sleuths to launch a risky manhunt that pulls them into a dark underworld. Two 19th Century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game - and England - forever. In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too0real monsters. A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by. A terminally ill chemistry teacher teams with a former student to manufacture crystal meth and secure his family's future. A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series from the creators of "Weeds." As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred -- born a Saxon but raised by Vikings -- seeks to claim his ancestral birthright. After their Dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical kets that unlock powers - and secrets. Filmed over 13-years, this real-life thriller follows the unprecedented story of two men accused of a grisly crime they may not have committed. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl. A budding teen psychopath and a rebel hungry for adventure embark on a star-crossed road trip in this darkly comic series based on a graphic novel. Secrets. Lies. Revenge. Everyone at Liberty Hight has something to hide... and the truth is about to come out. Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan. Angsty Syd navigates high school awkwardness, family drama and an unrequited crush on her best friend while trying to rein in her budding superpowers As a traumatised reports being raped by an intruder, she faces a whirlwind of emotions -- and increasingly skeptical questions from the police. Bored with being Lord of Hell, the devil relocates to Los Angeles, where he opens a nightclub and forms a connection with a homicide detective. Answers Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Too Hot to Handle Ozark Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer The English Game Mindhunter You Breaking Bad Dead to Me Orange is the New Black The Last Kingdom Locke and Key Making a Murderer Stranger Things The End of the F***king World 13 Reasons Why Money Heist I am Not OK with This Unbelievable Lucifer Can't get enough quizzing? 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Question Time moves to 8pm with no studio audience as BBC announces major coronavirus overhaul for TV news
Shows including Politics Live, Victoria Derbyshire and The Andrew Neil Show will be taken off the air to make way for news output from BBC News via its flagship bulletins and the BBC News Channel
BBC News has unveiled sweeping changes to its output in order to concentrate resources at the Corporation on its core mission of providing trusted and accurate information around the clock to its audiences as the coronavirus crisis unfolds in the coming weeks and months. The plan involves taking off air a number of high profile news programmes, including Victoria Derbyshire, Politics Live, the Andrew Neil Show and Hardtalk in order to free up resources and air time to create "output to focus on the latest news, information, live events and audience questions." It is understood staff from these shows will largely be asked to work on helping produce output across the general news coverage. The BBC will double down on its flagship output from BBC Breakfast, and news bulletins at 1pm, 6pm and 10pm - while concentrating on rolling news coverage with the BBC News Channel and live events on TV, iPlayer and the BBC website, but fewer branded news programmes across its TV schedules. BBC2's Newsnight and Sunday morning staple the Andrew Marr show will continue to be broadcast, but with smaller technical crews than normal. Additionally, Question Time will move to a prime time 8pm slot on Thursday evenings, but will be filmed without its usual studio audience. The location will remain fixed rather than the show travelling around the country, and viewers will be encouraged to send questions to the panel remotely before the show. Speaking of the changes, BBC Director of News Fran Unsworth said: "These are unprecedented and difficult days. Trusted, accurate information is vital in a public health emergency and the BBC has a key role to play. We will continue offering our audience a continuous news service on TV, radio and online but this will look a bit different in the weeks ahead. “Like many organisations we are unable to have all our staff on site due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are therefore making some changes to what we do to streamline our output to ensure we can work with fewer people and protect the staff who are at work.”
Best educational shows for kids off school - 4,5,6 and 7 year olds
With many schools being disrupted and closed across the country, and more parents working from home - we've selected some TV shows that will not only entertain but educate your children
As coronavirus continues to change the way we live our lives, more parents are working from home and more children are spending extended periods in the house - either self-isolating or simply because their school has closed in response to the pandemic. That means there will inevitably be a lot more parents turning to the TV to help entertain their children while they're trying to work from home - and so it's never been more important to know that shows you're young children are watching are teaching them as well as keeping them occupied. Luckily there are lots of great shows designed for key stage 1 aged children (that's the first few years of school, kid's aged from 4 to 7) available on most major TV providers in the UK. Here are some of our top picks of great shows to keep the kids entertained and informed in the coming days, weeks and months... Alphablocks Younger children will love this brightly coloured introduction to the alphabet and phonics. The letters come to life and work together to form short words, tell stories and sing songs... Available on CBeebies (see listings on our TV Guide) and BBC iPlayer The CBeebies Alphablocks phonics programme helps children aged 3-5 learn phonics Numberblocks ...while BAFTA-winning companion series Numberblocks does the same for numbers and maths. Counting becomes fun as numbers 1-10 join up to create simple sums, make patterns and go on fun adventures. Available on CBeebies (see listings on our TV Guide) and BBC iPlayer The CBeebies Numberblocks learning programme helps children aged 3-5 learn maths Andy's Adventures If you have kids who love exploring and learning about the natural world, Andy's Adventure series is definitely for you. His shows range from aquatic and prehistoric adventures to shows about sound and safaris. No matter what the theme, the constant in these excellent shows is Andy's enthusiasm for learning and fun as children are presented with games, quizzes, clips, facts and songs along the way. Available on CBeebies (see listings on our TV Guide) and BBC iPlayer Ask the Storybots This show follows the fortunes of some friendly robots as they embark upon a journey to answer the questions of real children submitted from around the world. Think "How do you make music?" and "What happens when you flush the toilet?" and you get an idea of the sorts of investigations. A fun and lively way of learning - you might even get the occasional special guest star if you're lucky. All 3 seasons of the show are available to stream on Netflix now Maddie's Do You Know? Inquisitive children will love this show from presenter and 'Edutuber' Maddie Moate. Ever wondered how they build skyscrapers or where mushrooms grow, what the barcode on shopping actually does and how a kite flies? Well never fear, Maddie and her camera will take your children behind the scenes to help them understand all sorts of fascinating processes and scientific principles - while also keeping them royally entertained. Available on CBeebies (see listings on our TV Guide) and BBC iPlayer Beat Bugs Although not a "pure" educational show, Beat Bugs is an absolute gem in the Netflix catalogue that will inspire your children to sing, dance - and hopefully develop a taste for excellent music! Episodes are all based around songs by the Beatles and feature reimagined covers of the most famous songs by other megastars including the likes of Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam, Robbie Williams, Pink and many, many more. If you want to inspire a love for music, this is the show for you... All 3 seasons of Beat Bugs are available on Netflix to stream now Nina and the Neurons Science has never been so fun as with Nina and her bunch of helpers. This energetic show introduces basic scientific ideas to children through exciting experiments, games and songs. It is also supplemented by content that encourages science, engineering and coding on the CBeebies website. There are additional resources also available to help parents encourage their children to learn. Available on CBeebies (see listings on our TV Guide) and BBC iPlayer Creative Galaxy Follow the adventures of an alien called Arty and his friends as they travel the galaxy looking to solve problems by using art. It's a fantastic way for kids to learn about the different disciplines and techniques that make up a lot of the art that they see around them. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video now For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 Mister Maker Art and crafts are definitely one of the go-to subjects to keep young children entertained while developing their creative skills and imagination. Mister Maker brings this world alive with his helpers as he embarks on exciting and interesting projects with glue, paint and card. There's a lot of supporting materials to help parents on the CBeebies website. Available on CBeebies (see listings on our TV Guide) and BBC iPlayer
Introducing MyRadioTimes - TV, film and news recommendations just for you
We're currently BETA testing our new personalised service that recommends TV and film tailored to your tastes on the services you use - plus offers the best of our award-winning journalism around your favourite subjects
Ever thought there's too many TV shows and films to watch and not enough time to watch them? Tired of endlessly scrolling through Netflix, Amazon, iPlayer and NOW TV looking for a brilliant film or your next box set binge? Well, we've got some good news - it's time to stop scrolling and get watching with MyRadioTimes from RadioTimes.com. What is MyRadioTimes? MyRadioTimes blends our award-winning editorial recommendations with smart technology to offer our users a truly personalised TV and film experience in the on demand world. Whether you're looking for a film to watch right now, your next box set binge, or want to read more about the genres, subjects and stars that you love - our tailored service gets you to the good stuff fast. You can register to try MyRadioTimes for free here. How does it work? It's incredibly simple to get started with MyRadioTimes. Once you've registered, all you need to do is tell what on demand services you use, and then rate some shows so we can fire up our recommendation engine. After that, you're good to go... your personalised TV, film and article recommendations await you. Remember, the more you use the service and the more you rate the shows and films, the better the recommendations get! View oEmbed on the source website What can I expect from MyRadioTimes? Personalised TV recommendations just for you Personalised film recommendations just for you Tailored articles on subjects and themes we think you'll like 5 recommendations from our editor-in-chief everyday The ability to filter recommendations by your mood and how much time you have A customisable watchlist containing your favourite shows and films Watch your chosen content immediately with one-click through to the on demand platform This sounds great, how do I try MyRadioTimes? You can register to try MyRadioTimes for free here.
The Office named best sitcom Christmas special of all time
A poll of over 3,000 RadioTimes.com users saw the finale of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's acclaimed comedy narrowly beat Only Fools and Horses
The Office has been voted the best Christmas sitcom special of all time. The finale of the celebrated comedy written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant topped our poll of more than 3,000 RadioTimes.com readers, narrowly beating other seasonal favourites including the Only Fools and Horses trilogy and the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special to take the title. Responding to the news, Ricky Gervais told RadioTimes.com: "The Office Christmas Specials allowed me to repay the viewing public for sitting through the bleakness and tragedy of the previous 6 hours of David Brent. "I always intended to give him a little hope by the end and I always knew Tim and Dawn would get together. "The Office was always a romantic comedy in my mind and I was excited about trying to combine the existential hopelessness of British sitcom with the 'kindness is always rewarded' optimism of Hollywood. In Slough. "I was blown away at the time by how it resonated with audiences and I’m over the moon that it’s still regarded with such affection today. 'A good idea is a good idea forever.' "Thanks again to Radio Times readers. Merry Christmas, and live fast, die old." The Office topped the poll just ahead of Only Fools and Horses Trilogy and Gaving Stacey, with the Vicar of Dibley Christmas Lunch and The Royle Family rounding off the top five. Other Christmas specials to make the top ten include The Good Life, Father Ted and The League of Gentlemen. Based in the fictional offices of Werham Hogg paper merchants in Slough, The Office first broadcast on BBC Two in 2001, quickly making Ricky Gervais a household name for his critically acclaimed portrayal of David Brent. The show ran for two series and was rounded off with two festive specials in 2003. An international sensation, the show became the first ever British comedy to win a Golden Globe. In 2005, a US remake of The Office launched on NBC starring Steve Carell, it ran for 9 seasons and was executive produced by Gervais and Merchant.
What's been the best TV Show of the decade?
There's been some brilliant telly in the past ten years, but what has been your absolute favourite?
Ten years is a long time in telly, and there's certainly been a fantastic array of small screen gems produced over the past decade, so we want your help in finding the absolute best of the best. The RadioTimes.com team have shortlisted 100 of the best shows from every genre that began airing on UK screens since 1st January 2010, and now we're handing it over to you... Do you think the way Broadchurch kept the nation guessing qualifies it for this prestigious honour, or were you blown away by the epic Game of Thrones? Perhaps you've not been able to stop thinking about Tommy Shelby since you first saw Peaky Blinders or you're still coming to terms with the brilliance of Detectorists. Whether you love drama, comedy, entertainment, reality, documentaries or sci-fi/ fantasy, we all have our favourite shows – and now it's time to decide on the ultimate TV accolade of the last ten years, the RadioTimes.com TV Show of the Decade. Below is the shortlist of 100 shows – you can only pick one, so choose wisely... We'll be revealing the result shortly before 2020. Happy voting TV fans... View Riddle on the source website
Broadcasters bet on the best of British as the streaming wars intensify
BritBox is a very British streaming service from some very trusted names in broadcasting – the more it develops, the more I can’t help think it might just work, says Tim Glanfield
It’s been 12 years since the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 first announced their intention to work together on a video on demand service. Project Kangaroo, as it was known, was designed to serve the changing TV market by offering “a rich entertainment site” that offered free, rental and buy-to-own digital content – so far, so 2007. The idea was blocked by the Competition Commission in 2009 and ended up spinning off into a variety of other ventures, including Project Canvas, which turned into YouView. Back then the broadcasting world was a very different place. The Kangaroo idea was bold and adventurous – and possibly to many, in a linear television dominated world with patchy broadband, could have been seen as unnecessary. Fast forward to 2019, as BritBox enters the UK television market and the landscape couldn’t be more different. Multi-national streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and Apple are spending billions of dollars on content and smart technology to fight for our eyeballs, iPlayer is receiving tens of millions of requests per day – and that’s before Disney+ hits our screens with HBO and Warner about to flex their streaming muscles across the pond. Against this backdrop, Britbox is a very different beast from Kangaroo – less a bold leap into the digital unknown, and more a necessity for the traditional broadcasters to control the distribution of their content. Everything you need to know about BritBox The best TV shows on BritBox to watch now BritBox: Every film and TV show available to stream at launch With BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 on board, beloved archive content is certainly something that this service isn’t short of – from Fawlty Towers and Broadchurch to Life on Mars and Only Fools and Horses British TV fans could easily lose themselves in this veritable treasure trove of nostalgia (and competitors like Netflix, who have up until now had some of these shows in their own archives, will lose them). But the broadcasters know for this service to be relevant and for people to pay £5.99 a month, it needs more than just a trip down memory lane (it has some of the Carry On films too by the way), it needs to be a living breathing and constantly updating portal of the best of British. This they hope to achieve by adding a rolling content-base of the best shows they are producing for the main channels after they leave the free-to-air catch-up services, acquisitions (they have Australian dystopian drama Lambs of God on launch day), and exclusive made-for-Britbox content (like Netflix Originals) that we are yet to see. As the streaming wars intensify and more services launch, there is no doubt the number of entertainment subscriptions consumers are willing to take up (and maintain) will be tested. However good the content, will TV fans be prepared to pay Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, NOW TV, AppleTV+, YouTube Premium and BritBox as well as the license fee and potentially a cable or satellite provider too? When you boil it down, BritBox is a very British streaming service from some very trusted names in broadcasting with both heritage and programming pedigree in their blood. Could this be enough to part consumers with six quid a month? The more it develops, the more I can’t help but think it might just work. In the British market the traditional broadcasters are still programming heavyweights, producing vast amounts of celebrated shows day in day out, with an enviable back catalogue that’s going nowhere. If content is king, it’s hard to see how BritBox is going to do anything but become more regal over time as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 continue to add new content to the service and the broadcasters will be hoping this translates into subscriptions. Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure, this revolution will be televised. A BritBox subscription, which includes multi-screen viewing and HD, is available at a monthly cost of £5.99
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie - review
Can a movie ever live up to the hype of one of the greatest TV shows? Let's find out...
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Breaking Bad, widely considered to be one of the greatest box set dramas of all time, came to a bleak and brilliant end in 2013. The darling of TV critics (including myself), Vince Gilligan's dark and moody story of a high school Chemistry teacher (Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston) turned drug kingpin alongside his former pupil (Jesse Pinkman, played by Aaron Paul), was largely unknown to British audiences until Netflix exploded into the British market with the UK rights to the show at the front and centre of its launch offering. It immediately drew a cult following and as the final series played out weekly was one of the most talked-about TV shows of its time, so much so that it also became the show that the most people admitted to lying about having watched. Everything you need to know about Netflix's El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie The original show's finale, Felina, was a thing of brilliance – leaving Walt lying dead in a chemistry lab and fugitive Jesse escaping his enslavement by Nazi drug lords in, you guessed it, a Chevrolet El Camino. But what happened next to Jesse and is it ever a good idea to reopen the plot of a brilliant TV series? Well, thanks for asking, and welcome to a Breaking Bad Movie... In a prelude to the film, we see Jesse standing with Mike Ehrmantraut, the fixer and muscle of the Heisenberg era, by a tranquil lake. Mike asks what Jesse will do with "all that money". "Put things right." "That's the one thing you can never do..." Mike reminds him, and us, the viewer. A lot of terrible things have happened since Walt and Jesse both broke bad, and this show ain't no fairytale. In a short but incredibly poignant moment as you look into Jesse's broken eyes, the bleak events of the finale season hit you like a ton of bricks. Who is in the cast of the Breaking Bad movie? Will Walter White be in El Camino? The main story joins Jesse on the run from not just the law, but the looming threat of the various criminal movements with which he and Walt became entwined during their meth-cooking empire days. His immediate instinct is to visit the only people he has left – his old junkie pals Skinny Pete and Badger, who in their own chaotic ways prepare to help Jesse elude capture. But these are no normal times, and as the news quickly spreads across the news of Walter White's unravelled criminal operation, and a "person of interest" on the run - it soon becomes unclear whether Jesse can trust anyone anymore. These early exchanges serve not only to please the super fans with some comic relief from Jesse's old pals, but more starkly to show just how much his life has changed during the events of Breaking Bad compared to them, whose lives appear to have been stuck on pause. View oEmbed on the source website But soon this film becomes as much a story about what happened to Jesse while he was captive of Jack's white supremacists as it is about him going forward. We see the twisted relationship with his captor Todd unfold in flashbacks, and the psychological and physical breakdown and torture of Jesse – but even more importantly, the lessons he learns about where the skeletons (and the money) are buried that will inform what he does next, and how he will seek to find some sort of redemption. This is certainly a movie for Breaking Bad fans, filled with references to the past as Jesse is haunted by people and places that have contributed to where he is today. It’s a lonely and moody adventure, characterised by the trademark Albuquerque low sun, and Jesse Pinkman’s equally often non-verbal relationship with this world. Aaron Paul delivers a fabulous performance as a broken Jesse – a breathless, and at times desperate shadow of his former bravado-filled street punk. Gone are the catchphrases, “b***”, as he explores the deeper and more vulnerable sides of his young character who seems to have lived a thousand lives already. As the film goes on, an emboldened Jesse seeks redemption as the screw begins to turn - and the story unfolds. And as the film enters its final third, it becomes at times more of an action thriller, the gears change and we begin to see the explosive energy of the finale back in 2013. Creator Vince Gilligan can’t resist but give the crowd what it wants with a very big cameo, which helps move the film into its natural endgame. El Camino works where many movie adaptations and spin-offs of TV shows fail because it captures the essence of the original programme. It isn’t afraid to keep the warmth, the dark humour and the long slow scenes that made Breaking Bad a hit – but also it hasn’t fallen back on an unlikely one-off “device” to excuse the cinematic return to the universe. This is a continuation of a story that feels natural and has a satisfactory conclusion - though potentially there could be more. Although the concentration on Jesse, and the lack of the ensemble cast that characterised the original show, could leave you with the feeling that there’s something missing (akin to the feeling you sometimes get from Better Call Saul) the consistent use of flashback and forward devices give enough opportunities to bring the best of Breaking Bad to everyone. If you're a Breaking Bad fan, you'll enjoy this return to a familiar world. Jesse, perhaps the most troubled and complicated character of the original series, is a worthy subject of this story. His plight to escape his old life at his very lowest point means he needs to find a strength that we have never seen from him before, and for 120 minutes of well-thought-out storytelling this film brings that struggle alive. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is available to watch on Netflix now
Two thirds of people admit they've lost the plot in TV shows and films because they're looking at their phone
Second screening doesn't always enhance the 21st Century viewing experience, it turns out...
Ever looked down at your phone during your favourite show to check a quick fact on the internet only to emerge 10 minutes later with no idea what's happening, or missed the twist in a film because you're caught up in a particularly good gossip on Whatsapp? Don't worry, you're not alone. Although "second screening" undoubtedly brings benefits and new angles to many television experiences, with shows from Love Island to Question Time actively encouraging viewers to engage on social media during the broadcasts, there is a downside to having your phone in your hand while you're watching TV, it turns out. Indeed, such is the distraction of the phone in the 21st Century living room (bedroom, kitchen or wherever else you watch shows) that more than two-thirds of people admit they've lost the plot with a TV show or film because they're looking at their mobile. The best TV shows to watch on Netflix Our survey of more than 12,500 global RadioTimes.com users saw 68 per cent admit that they "missed what was happening in a TV show or film because they were looking at their phone." But which nation's citizens are most easily lured away from the TV by their phone; the Americans, Australians, Canadians or the British? Well, it turns out that it's us Brits who are most likely to be confused at the end of a show or movie with 73.5 per cent of British respondents admitting they had lost the plot because they were looking at their phone, with only 66 per cent of Americans and Canadians and 68 per cent of Australians left guessing after taking a digital detour in the palm of their hand. Now of course in an age of Netflix, iPlayer and YouTube, there's no reason why people can't rewind the show if they've missed something, but we're not sure that's how the programme makers intended it to be watched - or if other people in the room who are concentrating will thank you for it!
Can a Breaking Bad movie avoid breaking the legacy of a brilliant TV show?
With a feature in the offing that purports to tell the tale of what happened next to Jesse Pinkman, Tim Glanfield asks if you should ever mess with a perfect ending
Breaking Bad is one of the best television programmes ever made. That’s just a fact. The compelling, wonderfully paced neo-western drama enjoyed 62 perfect episodes across five brilliant seasons. It was moody, bold, beautiful and unlike many American TV shows, it finished before its creator ran out of ideas. [Spoiler Alert!] When we left Walter White lying on the floor of a meth lab, law enforcement sweeping the area and the dulcet tones of Badfinger’s Baby Blue ringing in our ears, the story as far as I was concerned was done. Showrunner Vince Gilligan had pulled off one of the rarest television feats; a series that had garnered critical appeal, a large global fan base and had an ending that satisfied the millions who’d invested their time in it. View oEmbed on the source website Therefore, can anything good come from more Breaking Bad? Plans are firmly afoot for a Breaking Bad movie, which will reportedly act as a sequel to the original show, following the story of Jesse Pinkman in the immediate aftermath of that phenomenal series five finale. On some levels, this is incredibly exciting. A return to the dusty sepia world of the deserts of Albuquerque, another chance for Aaron Paul to delight his audience with an acting masterclass – and perhaps a chance to find out if Jesse ever gets a happy ending? But for all these pros, I can’t shake the sense of anxiety about a screen reprisal. I can get my fix of the Breaking Bad universe through the excellent prequel Better Call Saul, I could perhaps even see Walt and Jesse turn up there if I need to revisit their characters… but why do I need to risk ruining my memories of the original story by going back to the end of a perfect tale? Of course there are loose ends in Breaking Bad. That’s life - it isn’t about perfect endings and everything doesn’t always neatly come back together, nor do we know how everything is going to finish. Breaking Bad’s finale is up there with many of the TV greats like The Sopranos and Mad Men, and adding anything to it surely risks taking away from what we already have. I have my own ideas about what happened to Jesse and the characters in Breaking Bad next, just like I do about the wife and family of Tony Soprano and where Don Draper went after teaching the world to drink Coke. I'm sure you do too. I don’t want or need to find out everything I thought was right was wrong, and I fear any continuation of the story could break the brilliant spell the show cast upon me. But unlike the bleak final season of Breaking Bad, there is hope in all this - that Vince Gilligan seemingly always knows what he’s doing. If he’s at the helm, it’s sure to be good. And if he can find a way to make more Breaking Bad without breaking the magic of the original series or breaking my TV-loving heart, perhaps he’s about to once again pull off something very rare in the world of television - the perfect comeback.