On the Tellybox – December 2013

This image shows a retro television set.

There’s currently a lot of notable programmes on your telly, so we thought, alongside the typical student diet of chilli con carne, pizza, lectures and drinking, that we’d tell you what is on that box in the corner of the room, what’s currently worth watching, and what’s not.

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Simpsons Tapped Out

An in-game picture of Springfield.

For the last few weeks, Homer Simpson bellowing out the words “better them than me” has been following me everywhere. These little outbursts take place at the most inconvenient times – on the bus, in the queue for a pint of milk, even in the uni library, but why is Tapped Out such an addictive game? Continue reading

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (CHRISTMAS YOU FOOLS)

A film photograph of a Christmas tree with lights on (from St Barnabas' Light Up A Life event) outside Lincoln's Cathedral.

Ho, ho ho. It’s the first of December and all that (no really, it is).

All over the world in various households Christmas trees and decorations will have gone up, and the first little window on the Advent calender has been opened.

Hopefully all of you are jolly Christmas people like the folks who have already donned their trees. If not then shame on you, Scrooges.

For those of you who DO have the Christmas spirit, then get yourselves to Lincoln’s Annual Christmas Market.

A film photograph of a Christmas tree with lights on (from St Barnabas' Light Up A Life event) outside Lincoln's Cathedral.

Light Up A Life tree outside Lincoln’s Cathedral at Christmas time.

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30 Rock…A Comedy TV Show That’s Not About Rocks

Photo by TV Blogster via Blogspot. 30 Rock promo poster. White background. (Left to Right) Jack Donaghy played by Alec Baldwin, Liz Lemon played by Tina Fey, Tracy Jordan played by Tracy Morgan, Kenneth Parcell played by Jack McBrayer and Jenna Maroney played by Jane Krakowski all standing in a line in black and silver formal wear underneath the banner 30 Rock. White background. (Left to Right) Jack Donaghy played by Alec Baldwin, Liz Lemon played by Tina Fey, Tracy Jordan played by Tracy Morgan, Kenneth Parcell played by Jack McBrayer and Jenna Maroney played by Jane Krakowski
30 Rock promo poster. White background. (Left to Right) Jack Donaghy played by Alec Baldwin, Liz Lemon played by Tina Fey, Tracy Jordan played by Tracy Morgan, Kenneth Parcell played by Jack McBrayer and Jenna Maroney played by Jane Krakowski all standing in a line in black  and silver formal wear underneath the banner 30 Rock.

(Left to Right) Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer and Jane Krakowski.

Need laughter? Desperate for procrastination?  Finished watching Breaking Bad? Is that three yeses? Then we have the ideal show for you! It’s true, we do. Its 30 Rock, created by and starring Tina Fey. Continue reading

The Return Of Harry Potter Saturdays

As December approaches, television schedules rapidly fill up with films people think you might want to watch (if you’re not too busy preparing for Christmas that is). On Saturday, a film saga you’ll almost definitely want to watch will be aired once again. Continue reading

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Review

Photo by Lisby via Flickr. The backgroynd is dark blue space with the earth peaking into the picture. The blue telephone box called the Tardis is glowing with a light beaming to the top. On the right side of the light David Tennant the tenth doctor stands there and on the right is matt smith the eleventh doctor

It was shown in 64 countries and 10.2 million tuned in for it. No, we’re not talking about X-Factor because that is just ridiculous. We’re talking about the most beloved British sci-fi show Doctor Who.

Last Saturday old and new fans tuned in to watch the 50th anniversary special. Let’s just say it was…FANTASTIC! (If you haven’t watched it, what are you doing with your life)!? Continue reading

What To Expect From Liquor Bar

Liquor bar logo

Those familiar with Lincoln will probably know about Trebles on Saltergate, the cheapest place to get a treble (obviously) and mixer, it’s also the start of many a forgotten night. But, if you venture above this popular bar, you’ll find an absolute gem of a venue. Continue reading