Martin Robinson
Doctor Who 'Rogue' review - The Doctor snogs a gay Han Solo!
The Doctor has his head turned by a sexy bounty hunter is a warm and funny Bridgerton-aping episode
Reasons to love London in 2023
Despite perma-crises, the capital is still alive with opportunity and excitement — Martin Robinson has compiled the people, events and inspiring trends that make this year a big one for Londoners
Andrew Tate responds to Greta Thunberg in spectacularly witless manner
Twitter users have been openly mocking Tate’s retort to Thunberg’s hilarious owning of him
Mayflies on BBC One: Martin Compston brings the festive tears
A heartfelt and personable show delivered with a deeply sensitive sincerity
Heroes and villains of the year 2022: from Matt Hancock to Liz Truss
Every year has its heroes and villains, but some years have an uneven balance — a villainous 2022 has been a case in point...
Office party types 2022: from Wannabe Influencer to Netflix Bore
The festive bash is back this year, quite possibly with a vengence. Here are the types you may encounter - and wish to avoid
Toxic Masculinity is alive and well and staying at The White Lotus
Martin Robinson looks at the real darkness at the core of the hit HBO show The White Lotus. Spoiler alert: Only for fans up to date with the series
Pinocchio at the Unicorn Theatre review: wonderfully imaginative
This carefully presented production teaches both parents and children the value of truth
Mammals on Prime Video: delights in pulling the rug out from under you
James Corden shines in arguably his bleakest role yet
Sex chairs and flamingo compost: the goop Holiday Gift Guide is here
Gwyneth’s Paltrow’s platform has once again delivered the most outrageous gift guide around — for those who put the wealth into wellness
God save the... King?
Charles knew better than anyone that the Queen would be a tough act to follow. Martin Robinson asks if he is ready to be the King we all need
Tom Watson reveals his weight loss secrets in new book
The former MP says food addiction can’t be ‘fixed’, it has to be managed. Martin Robinson agrees
How to survive 40 degrees in London
The capital isn’t ready for these inferno-like temperatures – but there are some quick fixes. So, pull down your black-out blinds, crank up your ice-maker and let Martin Robinson cool you down
The Rise of the Bike Hire Tribes
Bike rental in the city has gone berserk. Before getting in the wrong saddle, let Martin Robinson find the wheels for you
Generation medication: how London got addicted to prescriptions
Post-pandemic London has been left in the grip of a great anti-depression, with prescription drugs readily available on the streets and social media. Martin Robinson gets inside our city’s prescription addiction
Don’t be yourself and drink—how to survive Christmas with your family
Hell hath no equal to going home to your family for the annual Yuletide torture-fest — and this year it will probably be twice as horrific, says Martin Robinson
‘Atmosphere is 50% of the experience’ — London’s mightiest maître ds
They’re the gatekeepers who can make all your dining out dreams come true… or leave you high and dry and heading to Pizza Express with your disappointed date. Martin Robinson meets London’s most legendary masters of the house and learns their tricks of the trade