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Lost fans, activate those eagle eyes - the Ajira Airways website is up and running and full of clues

Heather — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:31:25 +0000

You might remember back in November, we noticed an unusual logo in the Fray’s Lost season-five-clip-featuring pop video, and discovered it was promoting a mysterious airline. Back then there was just a holding page, but we’ve been checking in to the airline site intermittently and it seems Ajira Airways is now well and truly active, and awaiting your scrutiny. Carrying [...]

Pick of the Day | Tuesday 6th January

Heather — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:42:26 +0000

7pm, Falcon Crest, Zone Romantica Yes, you did read that correctly! You might not have noticed this tucked away on the relatively obscure channel that is Zone Romantica, but if you need a break from drab British soaps, look no further. Cashing in on the popularity of 1980s hits like Dallas and Dynasty (and stealing the [...]

Six things we learned today | Tuesday 6 December

Ben — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:09:41 +0000

1. The next episode of Chuck (coinciding with the Super Bowl) will be a 3D spectacular guest starring Charlie off Lost. 2. This is how the plot of Battlestar Galactica would look if it was told through Facebook… 3. An American version of Shameless is in the works, courtesy of HBO. 4. The script for the pilot episode [...]

In the latest issue of TV & Satellite Week…

Paul — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:00:49 +0000

January 2009 is fast shaping up to be the bestest January ever! Not only is Jack Bauer back for an action-packed day seven of 24, but Five has lined up a double treat with CSI: Las Vegas and CSI: New York returning with new series. On top of all that, there’s also brand new Eli Stone, brand [...]

It’s (almost) all 10 webisodes of Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy

Ben — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:13:48 +0000

Here are all 10 episodes of the Battlestar Galactica webisode series The Face of the Enemy. There’s no need to scour YouTube for them, we’ve done all the legwork – only pesky episode nine has so far failed to emerge. Perhaps it contains something we’re not ready to see? And don’t forget to keep checking [...]

Pick of the Day | Monday 5th January

Heather — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:12:01 +0000

9pm, Sanctuary, ITV4 SERIES FINALE Ashley and Henry’s attempt to break into the weapons factory goes wrong, and they’re captured by the Cabal. They discover that the plan to release the virus worldwide is still all stations go, and Henry’s in danger of being rendered permanently abnormal if the Cabal have their wicked way… 10pm, 24 in [...]

Five things we learned today | Monday 5 January

Ben — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:55:21 +0000

1. A few lucky people have seen the season five premiere of Lost. 2. Heather Locklear is being courted to star in the all-new Melrose Place. 3. Desperate Housewives‘ Nicollette Sheridan may or may not be dating 8 Simple Rules’ David Spade. 4. Michelle Trachtenburg is returning to Gossip Girl towards the end of the season. 5. Damages (returning [...]

Welcome to Vegas! The L Word’s Lauren Lee Smith joins CSI

Ellie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:00:07 +0000

We’re getting proper excited about the ninth series of CSI, which is arriving on Five in a matter of mere days! Time’s running out for Warrick, as evidenced by the tearjerker of a trailer we found yesterday - but there will be a few new faces to try and ease the pain. One of them [...]

Can’t wait a whole month for Fringe to continue? Here are a couple of sneak previews…

Ben — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:22:35 +0000

It took a little while for it to really heat up, but Fringe certainly went out with a bang before it’s mid-season break. Suddenly lurching into a Lost-style time-and-space-travel mystery, the series transported an enigmatic bad guy from a German prison to an American forest and revealed that FBI agent Olivia may be more central [...]

Pick of the Day | Wednesday 31 December

Ellie — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:49 +0000

It’s another slow day for new episodes, so we’ve scoured Youtube for some more clips and promos of our favourite shows. Enjoy! Brothers and Sisters The Walkers return to More4 in January - but if you need your memory jogging about what happened in the first and and second series, check out this handy recap: CSI: Crime Scene [...]

Can’t wait until “spring” for Prison Break to return? Here’s a sneaky preview…

Ben — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:11:38 +0000

Here’s a sneak peek of the episode 17 of Prison Break, worryingly entitled R.I.P., seeing as how we have to wait to an undisclosed time in “spring” for the series to return. And with Gretchen now out of the way, Michael has a new nemesis to face - Linc! And what is the brothers’ supposedly [...]

Pick of the Day | Tuesday 30 December

Ellie — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:00:27 +0000

A slow week for new episodes of our favourite shows as series wind down and we get ready for new ones. In the meantime, here are some clips we’ve found to keep you entertained while you wait! Enjoy… CSI: Miami A compilation of Horatio’s best one-liners from series six, which ended last week. The man must [...]

Eleven bumper things we learned over Christmas

Ben — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:01:12 +0000

1. The new season of Flight of the Conchords has premiered online - but not for us non-Americans. For shame. 2. Ugly Betty’s Betty is set to get a mysterious new love interest. 3. Lauren Velez (Dexter’s Lt Laguerta) is also set for a run on Ugly Betty. 4. Alex ‘Dr Corday’ Kingston is to return for a [...]

How far would you go? Another new trailer for Lost season five…

Ben — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:21:27 +0000

Another day, another new trailer for Lost series five - and more pertinent questions to ask. Why is Desmond fleeing from Penny and what appears to be their newborn baby? Is Charlotte dead? Why is Sun pulling a gun on Kate? Who is Sayid going to murder? And does Locke think he’s appearing in The [...]

Pick of the Day | Monday 29 December

Ellie — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:04 +0000

9pm, Sanctuary, ITV4 In the first of a two-part episode, the penultimate of the series, Magnus enlists Druitt and the rest of the Five group to stop the spread of an airborne virus that is causing abnormals to randomly attack humans. Druitt tells Magnus that the Cabal are behind the terrifying events, a statment confirmed by [...]

This weekend’s big US shows

Ellie — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:00:43 +0000

Sat, 7pm, King of the Hill, FX Another mini-marathon of new episodes begins with Joseph becoming the star quarterback at his school. Next up, Peggy plans a disco-themed party on a train for her birthday, followed by an episode in which Bobby works as a deputy for the school’s police officer. Rounding things off is an [...]

Merry Christmas from all of us at TV Spy!

Heather — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:00:48 +0000

What better way to celebrate Christmas than with American television’s finest - Kermit the Frog, Fozzy Bear and the Swedish Chef? Hope your holiday is all warm and fuzzy, and remember - careful on the icy patch!

Pick of the Day | Wednesday 24 December

Ellie — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:00:59 +0000

5.30pm, Friends, E4 We’ve picked a few suitably festive episodes of our favourite shows today, starting with a classic Friends double bill. In the first episode, from season two, nobody is feeling very festive when Monica’s radiator breaks and things get a little overheated. Monica is also in trouble when she attempts to replace cash Christmas [...]

Pick of the Day | Tuesday 23 December

Ellie — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:50 +0000

9pm, CSI: Miami, Five Shocks aplenty in the series finale as a gunman makes short work of Alexx’s replacement. After Shannon Higgins, the new Medical Examiner, is shot at a crime scene, the ensuing investigation brings Horatio into contact with some shady characters - including old adversary Ron Saris, who has some important news for H [...]

Lost series 5 - yet another preview clip! with John Locke talking backwards!

Heather — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:36:31 +0000

The Lost publicity juggernaut is really at full speed now, and this clip comes with a health warning… you may need to lie down with a warm flannel on your forehead after viewing.