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So long Lily Stanhope, RIP Honor Blackman
Columbo News / Killers / Tribute

So long Lily Stanhope, RIP Honor Blackman

Posted on April 7, 2020 by columbophile • 22 Comments

A brief tribute to Columbo killer Honor Blackman, star of 1972’s ‘Dagger of the Mind’, who sadly passed away on 6th April at the age of 94. Continue reading →

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The 10 least satisfying Columbo ‘gotchas’ of the 70s
Opinion / Top 10

The 10 least satisfying Columbo ‘gotchas’ of the 70s

Posted on September 22, 2019 by columbophile • 108 Comments

You can’t beat a good Columbo ‘gotcha’, but not every episode packs a punch when it matters most. Here I consider the 10 least satisfying Columbo gotchas of the 70s. What do YOU think? Continue reading →

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5 best moments from Columbo Dagger of the Mind
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 2

5 best moments from Columbo Dagger of the Mind

Posted on June 17, 2018 by columbophile • 38 Comments

A homage to the British murder mysteries of the early 1900s, Dagger of the Mind has its fans. But for many others this is a bewildering, even ludicrous tale of murder and cover-up set against the backdrop of London’s theatrical scene. So just what are its best moments? Continue reading →

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10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments

Posted on October 8, 2017 by columbophile • 21 Comments

When it comes to casual boozing, Columbo was in a world of its own. In the 70s especially, pretty much every character seemed to have a glass in hand. And with that in mind I give you 10 terrific booze-fuelled Columbo moments to raise a glass to. Continue reading →

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When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion
Just for fun / Killers / Opinion

When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion

Posted on May 20, 2017 by columbophile • 18 Comments

You want absolutely unscientific predictions on which Columbo killers would’ve been found guilty in court? You got ’em right here! Continue reading →

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What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?
Killers / Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2

What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Richard Weill • 35 Comments

Former US prosecutor Rich Weill gives some expert insight on what would need to happen in court for Columbo’s cases to conclude with a conviction of guilt. Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Dagger of the Mind
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 2

Episode review: Columbo Dagger of the Mind

Posted on March 12, 2017 by columbophile • 191 Comments

Columbo broke new ground on November 26 1972. For the first time ever the Lieutenant stepped outside his Los Angeles comfort zone and mixed it up with a bunch of stereoptype-tastic Brits on a work visit to Scotland Yard. Can ‘Leftenant’ Columbo cut the mustard in old London town? Let’s see… Continue reading →

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