This week's episode of Skins was rather dark and had huge consequences. I'm not sure the gang will ever be the same again, they certainly ended up even more fractured than when they started out. A party in the woods took a dramatic turn, and though the episode focused on Effy, there were changes in store for almost all of them as a result of the events that took place! Check out my talking Read more

This week's Skins focused on the mostly quiet, oddball of the group, JJ. We found out about his autism, got a glimpse into what his world and views of his friends are like, and generally got to know a little more about him and his take on the twisted goings on within the gang. Just like last week, I've compiled a list of ten talking points that you can use as a jumping off point to discuss the Read more

This week's episode of Skins focused on outspoken Naomi, her unstable home life and her relationships with her Mum, her teacher Kieran, Cook, and last but definitely not least Emily. It's student election time and both Cook and Naomi are standing for student president — Cook has enlisted JJ to help, as Freddie and him still aren't getting on, and Naomi has Emily loyally by her side. I can't Read more

Freddie was the focus of this week's episode of Skins, where we got a closer glance at his family, and the things going on in his head. He's been the quiet, moral pretty boy so far, but I enjoyed getting an insight into his life. I can't wait to hear what you thought of this week's episode, but for now, here are some of my thoughts. We were introduced to the TV show Search for a Sexxbomb, where Read more

This week's episode of Skins focused on Pandora, after the heartbreak of possibly losing Thomas last week. In this episode she wants some fun and decides to throw a party, but for the girls only, so we're invited into her home and meet her mum (played brilliantly by Sally Phillips), but of course the boys won't stay away for too long... Here are some of my thoughts on last night's episode. I Read more

When the couples split up, Gossip Girl just seems to get that little bit more entertaining, don't you think? As predicted, things got funnier/way more entertaining without all that overanalysing Dan and Serena love-fest stuff, plus of course it's always best when Chuck and Blair are flirting via scheming instead of actually trying to be together. All of these unromantic elements came together to Read more

Yesterday I was lucky enough to catch Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour at London's O2 Arena! Eight celebrities from previous series competed live on the dance floor to be crowned that show's winner by the arena audience, who were treated to a ballroom and Latin dance from each couple. Unlike last year's tour, all four judges were in attendance this time around: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Read more

I really enjoyed Skins this week, and I think it was the best episode so far this series with a genuinely likable character at the centre of it. I adored the new addition to the gang — Thomas — and we had cameos from Mackenzie Crook, David Baddiel (!) and the marvellous Maureen Lipman. I can't wait to hear what you thought of Thomas and this week's episode, so make sure you let me know in the Read more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a marvel of storytelling, special effects and acting, with an awesome performance from Brad Pitt as the eponymous character who is born an old man and becomes physically younger as the years pass by. The interiors and locations beautifully evoke the different eras the tale charts, from the First World War to the twenty-first century, but it's the film's Read more

Series two of Gossip Girl has been ridiculously entertaining and funny. It's like they've turned the craziness up to eleven! It has been over the top and it's definitely not taking itself seriously, and right now I'm loving that — are you enjoying that aspect of the new series so far? Tonight's episode was literally pretty dark after a power cut swept over New York during Blair's party. Here Read more