Weird old titles: Star Maidens

Imagine a world run by women, where men – or at least Gareth Thomas – are slaves.

No need. Germany has already thought of it for you and turned it into 70s rubbish, Star Maidens, a show with spaceships correctly shaped according to Freudian theory. Here, for your delectation, is the opening introduction that served as the titles to the marvel that was Star Maidens.

I dare you to avoid rolling your eyes once.

October at the BFI

Time for our regular look at what TV’s on at the South Bank in London in October. Not a lot at all this month, but a couple of things at least, including a day looking at future trends in TV production.

  • 2nd: 360° TV and multi-platform production
    A panel of commissioners and new media producers discuss the process of 360° commissioning, its impact on programme genres and what the future holds.
  • 2nd: Online-only TV and the democratisation of TV production
    Using clips of shows created specifically for online consumption, this will examine how companies such as Current TV, Bebo and YouTube are showcasing the work of the public.
  • 4th: Preview: Murderland + Q&A
    A showing of episode 1 of ITV1’s three-part Rashomon-esque Murderland, starring Robbie Coltrane. Followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with writer David Pirie, director Catherine Morshead, producer Kate Croft and members of the cast.

Champions’ priority booking (I have no idea what that is) by phone: August 31
Members’ priority booking opens: 11.30am September 1
Public booking opens: 11.30am September 8

Prices
£7.60 (members)
£5.25 (member concs)
£9.00 (non-members)
£6.65 (non-members concs)
Under 16s £5.

All shows are £5 on Tuesdays. Conc prices are available to senior citizens, students, unwaged and disability visitors. Proof of eligibility may be required.

As always, visit the BFI web site for more details

Friday’s blobby news

The Daily News will return on Monday 7th September

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Thursday’s companionable news

Doctor Who

  • Janet Fielding, Mark Strickson and Sarah Sutton reunited for Big Finish plays
  • Frazer Hines to appear in Sixth Doctor stories for Big Finish

Film

British TV

  • Channel 4 unveils its Autumn season
  • Sky1 acquires Modern Family
  • BBC4 wants to adapt more works of fiction
  • C4 to overhaul its output after Big Brother cancellation
  • Shane Meadows to make a drama for C4
  • Sky unveils its Autumn line-up

US TV