A true masterclass in television

[ad_1] David Tennant and Catherine Tate are back at the helm of Doctor Who. To commemorate the momentous 60-year anniversary of the BBC sci-fi series, the most popular contemporary incarnation has returned to don his tight-fitting, pin-striped suit for one last hurrah in the unrivalled double act as the Doctor Donna. Over 5 million Whovians…

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A joyous voyage through music

[ad_1] Imogen Cooper is the pianistic equivalent of royalty, in the best sense. But there’s much more to her playing than good taste, elegance and beautiful sound. Pianists’ concert programmes are undergoing a revolution in the playlist era, moving away from the meat-and-three-veg musical diet into much more creative spheres, and Cooper’s was no exception….

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The 10 best TV shows to watch this week, from Louis Theroux to Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures

[ad_1] Doctor Who Saturday 2 December, 6.30pm, BBC One David Tennant as The Doctor (David Tennant) (Photo: Alistair Heap/BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/Disney) The Tardis returns to BBC One for the second of three special episodes airing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the show. Last week, the 10th Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna (Catherine Tate) were…

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