Virgin TV Edit • 13th July 2022

Why we are living in the “golden age” of horror

As Netflix’s Resident Evil joins the large line-up of horror shows and films released this year, we take a stab at understanding why the genre is killing it right now.

Virgin TV Edit • 17th May 2022

Swipe right for these reality dating shows

Make a date with Lovestruck High, Let’s Make A Love Scene, The Ultimatum and many more reality series (a lot of them island-based).

Virgin TV Edit • 5th May 2022

The secrets behind Secrets Of The London Underground

We speak to presenters and London Underground aficionados Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway ahead of series 2 of Yesterday’s most-watched show.

Virgin TV Edit • 27th April 2022

Ten Percent celebrates ‘traditional British passive aggressiveness’

We spoke to the cast about Amazon Prime Video’s British remake of lockdown hit Call My Agent!

Virgin TV Edit • 13th April 2022

The truth behind The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe

Eddie Marsan, Monica Dolan and writer Chris Lang discuss the new ITV drama, which is going to make a splash with its interpretation of the unbelievable tale.

The Drum • 8th April 2022

Brands can bridge the gap between audiences and the kingmakers of film awards

Were you blindsided by the winners of this year’s Oscars ceremony? Apple’s Coda swooped in as the first film from a streaming service to win an Oscar – scoring over Netflix’s The Power of the Dog. Although obviously this was disrupted by Will Smith’s slap-happy actions. Laura Rutkowski, senior staff writer at Virgin TV Edit at Redwood BBDO, considers the successes of the night.

Virgin TV Edit • 7th March 2022

Martin Compston: ‘I didn’t know I was a style icon’

The in-demand star on playing unlikeable characters, including an unfaithful husband in new series Our House, living a quiet life in Las Vegas and being an inadvertent fashion trendsetter.

Virgin TV Edit • 28th February 2022

5 things we found out about Our House

The cast and creative team, including Martin Compston and Tuppence Middleton, tell us why the new ITV series will not make you feel at home.

Virgin TV Edit • 24th February 2022

Creator Steven Knight on Peaky Blinders

We spoke to the writer about the TV phenomenon that will continue to live on long after its upcoming final series – by order of the Peaky Blinders.

Virgin TV Edit • 9th February 2022

Mariana van Zeller on Trafficked’s most shocking moments

The investigative journalist has reported on black markets for 20 years, but the job continues to surprise her. We find out about her most interesting encounters.

Virgin TV Edit • 18th January 2022

7 things we found out about The Responder

The cast and creative team, including Martin Freeman, discuss this new BBC police drama, which is not the next Line Of Duty – and is all the better for it.

Virgin TV Edit • 30th November 2021

Ragdoll’s Lucy Hale: “I find British humour funnier”

We speak to the US star about Alibi’s new series and the importance of comedy when it comes to crime.

Virgin TV Edit • 3rd November 2021

Steve Backshall on swimming with sharks

We speak to wildlife expert Steve Backshall about the most feared, but also the most misunderstood, predator on the planet.

Virgin TV Edit • 2nd November 2021

Why thrillers are replacing comfort viewing

Squid Game might be partly to blame for the genre’s recent boom, but that’s not the only reason. Ahead of Channel 4’s new series Close To Me and BBC One’s Showtrial, we speak to a psychologist to find out why we’ve turned from cuddly – to killer – TV.

Virgin TV Edit • 13th October 2021

Myleene Klass on her new documentary Miscarriage & Me

Miscarriage. Why is it so hard to talk about when it’s an experience that touches so many families? Myleene Klass examines that and more in this touching and immensely personal documentary on W.

Virgin TV Edit • 29th September 2021

David Mitchell hosts Outsiders as the “failing authority figure”

If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise… there you’ll find six comedians, not having a picnic, but competing for survival in this new Dave series.

Virgin TV Edit • 24th September 2021

Meet the Mischief-makers behind The Goes Wrong Show

The show returns to the BBC for series 2 of perfect imperfection. We speak to Mischief Theatre Company on their wrong way up approach to showbiz and why we all need more silliness in our lives.

Virgin TV Edit • 21st September 2021

11 Bake Off moments that really took the cake

Loaf is in the air as everyone’s favourite baking competition returns. With a new batch of bakers in the bubble, we rank the most OMG bits from previous episodes.

Virgin TV Edit • 16th September 2021

6 things to know about All Creatures Great And Small

The cast and creative team behind the series reveal what we can expect in series 2, plus what it’s really like working with the “Britain’s Got Talent of animals”.

Virgin TV Edit • 17th August 2021

Dr Ranj Singh: one of everything

As Extreme Food Phobics comes to W, the medical professional, presenter and author discusses the show’s “cupboard of doom”, plus giving ourselves a break (occasionally with a piece of cake).