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You’d think children’s television would be a safe space — bright colours, cheerful theme tunes, maybe a talking animal or two. And yet, somehow, British kids’ TV in the ‘80s and ‘90s was absolutely full of characters that could haunt your dreams for decades. Whether they were puppets, humans in questionable makeup, or unholy stop-motion creations, these villains were nightmare fuel disguised as family entertainment. So let’s face the fear: here are five kids’ TV baddies who w

For every PlayStation or Game Boy that ruled the world, there were a handful of consoles that almost made it — clever, weird, or just ahead of their time. Some were marketing disasters. Some were too expensive. Some were just too cool for their own good. These are the retro consoles that burned brightly, briefly, and then vanished, leaving behind a trail of fond memories, weird peripherals, and second-hand eBay searches at 2 a.m. 5. Sega Dreamcast (1999) The idea: Sega’s come

There was a time when every cause, crisis or vaguely heartfelt moment spawned a charity single — a slightly chaotic gathering of pop stars earnestly singing about world peace while wearing sunglasses indoors. And while the intentions were good, not all of these tracks have stood the test of time. In fact, some have curdled spectacularly. Here are five charity singles that, for one reason or another, have aged like milk left on a windowsill in July. 5. Band Aid 20 – “Do They K

Every so often, a TV show sticks the landing so hard it leaves you hollow for days. Back in the days of actual appointment viewing — no spoilers, no streaming, just a nation weeping into its tea — a good finale could bring everything to a standstill. These are the five TV endings that absolutely wrecked us, whether through heartbreak, nostalgia, or that crushing “What do I do with my life now?” feeling that followed the credits. 5. Blackadder Goes Forth (1989) The setup: Afte