Is season 7’s penultimate outing, How to Dial a Murder, a suitably thrilling, snarling attack dog of an episode? Or is it more of an irritating yapping pooch ready to be kicked into next week? Let’s have a look… Continue reading
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The Columbo stars we lost in 2019
From writers and directors to the talented actors who brought Columbo alive on the screen, here is a brief tribute to the Columbo stars we said a permanent farewell to 2019. May they continue to bring us delight in the years ahead every time we catch an episode. Continue reading
2019: the Columbo year in review
Given that there hasn’t been a new Columbo episode in more than 15 years, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the show was old news. You’d be wrong! This review of the Columbo year aims to succinctly fill you in on anything you might have missed… Continue reading
Columbo top 10 episodes as voted by the fans: 2019 edition
What better way to end the year than with a celebration of the very best of Columbo in the shape of fans’ top 10 episodes? Thousands more votes have been cast, so let’s see who’s top of the tree… Continue reading
Episode review: Columbo Make Me a Perfect Murder
Apparently Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned – a premise put to the test in Make Me a Perfect Murder. Is it a sure-fire ratings hit, or a dismal flop certain to lead to bungling TV executives being given their marching orders? Let’s find out… Continue reading
12 toe-curlingly dreadful Columbo moments
Columbo is the greatest detective of them all – but that doesn’t mean it was free from fault. Far from it. And some of its worst moments were very bad indeed. Here I chronicle 12 of the series’ most nightmarish scenes. Read on if you dare… Continue reading
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Columbo Phile 30th anniversary reprint available now!
Exciting news! Mark Dawidziak’s masterpiece tome The Columbo Phile has been reprinted to mark its 30th anniversary and is available now at a very reasonable price! Continue reading
Episode review: Columbo Murder Under Glass
Starring Louis Jourdan as murderous food critic Paul Gerard, and notable for featuring more aspic per square yard of film than any other television production ever, Murder Under Glass is certain to expand waistlines merely by watching. But is Michelin Star-worthy? Let’s find out… Continue reading
Moffat clarifies stance on Columbo following Radio Times interview
Sherlock and Dr Who writer/producer Steven Moffat has clarified his stance on Columbo following an interview in which he revealed he’d failed in a bid to bring the Lieutenant back to screens. Continue reading
Sherlock and Doctor Who writer reveals bid to bring back Columbo
Steven Moffat, creator and writer of hit UK television series Sherlock and Doctor Who, has revealed he failed in a bid to secure the rights to Columbo. Here’s why I think that’s GREAT news! Continue reading
