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
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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
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Tune in! HD Columbo now streaming on Amazon Prime
Keen viewers looking to enjoy Columbo in glorious high definition can yell ‘HUZZAH’ in glee after Amazon Prime added 9 episodes to its streaming service. Continue reading
Iconic Columbo book to be reissued!
Great news, fellow Columbo lovers! Hot on the heels of my interview with ace author Mark Dawidziak, I can exclusively reveal that there will be a 30th anniversary reissue of his iconic book, The Columbo Phile, later this year. Continue reading
Columbophile reader survey: findings and next steps
The response to my call out to fill in a reader survey in February made my heart sing with almost 1500 of you completing it. Here are the some of the key findings and action points. Continue reading
Thanks all! And here’s to the next million views!
This blog smashed through the million views landmark at the end of last week – a testament to the enduring love Lieutenant Columbo still garners from all over the world. A huge thanks to you all for your kind words, support and encouragement since launch in 2015. Continue reading
Columbo micro-story competition launched – will you publish or perish?
It’s time to dust off the vintage typewriter and channel your inner Jim Ferris/Abigail Mitchell in a new Columbo writing competition. Intrigued? Then read on! Continue reading
Read all about it! Columbo doyen pens new tribute for show’s 50th anniversary
Legendary Columbo commentator Mark Dawidziak, author of The Columbo Phile book, has published a fine tribute to the show to mark its 50th anniversary. Every fan ought to read it! Continue reading
How you could own the Columbo portrait from Murder, A Self Portrait
There’s barely a Columbo fan alive who doesn’t love the painting of the Lieutenant from Murder, A Self Portrait. And you can now get a print version of it for your own humble home! Hashtag winning! Continue reading
Why won’t anyone give Columbo’s iconic coat a good home?
Despite their near-mythical status, Columbo’s raincoat and shoes from the 70s’ series went unsold at an auction in New York this week after failing to reach the reserve price. Will they ever see the light of day again? Continue reading
