US comedy will leave you Veep-ing with laughter
“Would you please hang up the phone? Because I am the fucking Vice President of the United States, and I have something to say”. It’s business as usual over at…
The Apprentice Strikes Back
As that Dance of the Knights blared out from my laptop last night, I had to pinch myself. Not only was The Apprentice back, but it was a double bill.…
Arrested Development: Still Going Strong
Arrested Development is returning 26th May. If you didn’t know this, where have you been for the last ten months? If you don’t know what Arrested Development is, where have…
Top 5: American TV Comedies that bring light into the darkness
Readers of the OxStu, do not be afraid. I know I come to you sheathed in a blinding light, glowing like the holy (in a sassy way) love child of…
Nashville keeps its country charm
Callie Khouri’s Nashville-set drama focussing on the country music business has now hit mid-season, and is still going strong. Although it can be predictable, there are enough twists and surprises,…
Irresistibly Awful: Made In Chelsea Season 5
Made in Chelsea is arguably the most divisive programme on television. More than any other show, it polarises viewers; there are those that decry the inept plotting, dreadful dialogue and…
The Decline and Fall of Glee
Sometimes, things happen which are difficult to explain: Snuggies, Keeping Up With the Kardashians (‘so like, you just WATCH their LIVES?’) and that weird meteorite thing that hit Russia the…
Lauren O’Neill projects success for Mindy
On January 12th 2006, a momentous thing happened: the episode of The US Office wherein Michael Scott grills his foot (if you know, you just know) aired for the first…
