Jane Austen’s nineteenth-century comedy on misguided matchmaking and romantic mishaps gets a refreshing update in the heartwarming and witty EMMA., available on Blu-rayTM and DVD 22June 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Anne Coates reviews.
Abominable out now on Digital and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD 10 February from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Here's our review and the opportunity to win a copy of the film on Blu-Ray.
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4takes audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, plus some new faces, on Digital in 4K Ultra HD™ HD, and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ DVD. Anne Coates reviews and we have one copy on Blu-ray™ to be won.
STUDIOCANAL releases a newly restored version of director Joseph Losey’s gritty crime drama about the British penal system, The Criminal, on DVD, Digital Download and, for the very first time, on Blu-Ray looking better than ever as part of their Vintage Classics collection.
Brand new 4K restoration of the 1971 hauntingly beautiful film based on L.P. Hartley's novel, The Go-Between, stars Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Dominic Guard, Margaret Leighton, Edward Fox and Michael Redgrave. Anne Coates reviews.
Newly released for Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Dolphin Kick, available on DVD and Digital Download. Harriet and Anne Coates were captivated by the cinematography.
From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, The Grinch based on Dr Seuss’ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others is available on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand from 18 March, 2019. Harriet and Anne Coates review this heart-warming story.
Show Dogs nowstruts its stuff onDigital Download, Blu-rayTM and courtesy of Entertainment One. Harriet Coates rated it five hearts and and we have two copies to be won on Blu-ray.
From Magic Light Pictures, Oscar-nominated creators of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and Stick Man, comes The Highway Rat, the charming story based on the richly imaginative book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler now available on DVD, courtesy of Entertainment One. Anne Coates reviews and we have three copies to be won.
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has released Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4 – The Long Haul on Blu-Ray and DVD. Olivia Coates finds it perfect Sunday afternoon viewing.
The third in the Despicable Me series is now out on DVD via Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Harriet Coates gives it the thumbs up.
The UK’s favourite Mexican restaurant Chiquito is offering unlimited standard nacho refills for 90 minutes, available every day from now until 30 April when you purchase two or more mains.
At Eastertide our thoughts turn to chocolate eggs ... but picture books make great presents especially when they deal with eating – or being eaten! – by monsters. I'm Gonna Eat A Monster by Karl Tudor and Scott Wilson and A Good Night's Sleep by Emma Chichester Clark both offer a hilarious take on childhood fears, writes Anne Coates.
Christine Mayle says she always looks forward to reviewing Canal Toys and this Photo_Creator Instant Camera was no exception when asked to try it out with her seven year old grandson.
Following on from Look out! Hungry Lion and Look out! Hungry Snake comes the next two books in the Look Out! Hungry Animals series by Paul Delaney: Look Out! Hungry Spider and Look out! Hungry Shark. Review by Anne Coates.
Parker's Tavern, in the University Arms has just released its Easter Menu, which includes Easter Afternoon Tea available until 20 April as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday specials. Chef Lee Clarke's shares his recipe for Hot Cross Bun Pudding.
This Easter holidays from 4 to 21 April, families dining at Côte can treat their children (aged 12 and under) to a delicious, high-quality meal for free when spending a minimum of £20.
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Happy Mother's Day from The Crayons, created by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers is a funny and beautiful celebration of mothers in all their shapes, sizes and and variations. Reviewed by Anne Coates
The Li'l Davinci EZ Store & Display Art Cabinet made by dynamicFRAMES® is a picture frame with attitude – it stores up to 50 A4 Pictures and is a boon for parents, grandparents and all recipients of children's art.
The award-winning children’s book The Detective Dog, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sara Oglivie, first published by Macmillan Children’s Books in 2016 is now brought to life by Tiny and Tall Productions and is currently on tour in theatres around the UK.
Award-winning author and illustrator, John Bond has produced a fabulous tale to delight youngsters from three plus: How Long Is That Dog? Review by Anne Coates.
Adult thriller writer, Joanne Sefton has turned her creative hand to writing for young adults with Ring of Truth, a compelling novel about truth and lies, reviewed by Anne Coates.
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Murray the Pirate is the third book in the Murray and Bun series, written and illustrated by Adam Stower. Reviewed by Anne Coates
Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Phillippa Leathley is the first in a brand new series that will captivate readers who love magic in their books, writes Anne Coates.
Get Dressed, Belly Button! written and illustrated by Lucie Brunelière and translated by Linda Burgess is a perfectly designed board book for babies and toddler, encouraging naming of clothes and discussion, writes Anne Coates.
Illustrated by Dotty Sutton, Scarlet: Defender of the Universe is the exciting, action packed middle grade debut by James Davis. Review by Anne Coates.
A great way to start the new year is with a super clean home but if, like me housework is not one of your favourite occupations, it's great to find a machine which makes vacuuming a pleasure which isn't time-consuming. Anne Coates puts the Hoover Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap & ULTRA COMPACT X3™, Red - HF2 through its paces.
Illustrated by Steve May Sammy and the Stolen Paintings by Charlie P. Brooks is another warm and super funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged seven and up, writes Anne Coates.
The Deep Freeze products range is available in a variety of easy to use and discrete formats, all useful for soothing minor aches in muscles and joints. Working just like ice, all Deep Freeze products are non-medicinal, providing targeted, scientifically proven cooling and soothing relief, whilst being fast acting and providing an instant cooling sensation.
