Another Science Fiction show that is one of my favourite programmes filmed in Australia, created by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions. 

The show focuses on an Astronaut named John Crichton (played by Ben Browder) who gets sucked into a wormhole and ends up on the other side of the galaxy, where naturally he ends up interacting with weird and varied alien life. The show went on for four seasons and a four hour miniseries The PeaceKeeper Wars plus new webisodes are scheduled for 2009.

Other main characters include Claudia Black as Aeryn Sun, who becomes a renegade Peace Keeper officer. Anthony Simcoe as Ka D'Argo, a Luxan warrior. Virginai Hey as Zhaan, a blue skinned female priest of sorts. Dominar Rygel is voiced by Jonathan Hardy- Rygel is a puppet character in the series. Chiana, played by Gigi Edgley, is a con artist Nebari. Pilot is the many limbed creature who acts as the pilot of Moya, a leviathan, where the main cast of characters reside and explore space. 

There are also recurring characters and friends, enemies that emerge as the series goes on.

Scorpius becomes intrigued by Crichton for his knowledge of wormholes and this becomes a main feature throughout the entire show.Scorpius is a marvellous villain and is a part Sebacean (human)/part Scarran hybrid. Scarrans are notoriously strong and frightening creatures.

Serious, funny, action packed and dramatic, Farscape has impacted upon Science Fiction and has raised the bar in what others should aspire too. Many will fail to live up to it.

"Something was pouring from his mouth. He examined his sleeve. Blood!? Blood. Crimson copper-smelling blood, his blood. Blood. Blood. Blood. (Checks line)...And bits of sick"

Six episodes long, its presented to the viewer as something of a lost classic- and it certainly is classic. The episodes feature commentary from the cast members, as they look back at the episodes and reflect on the show.

The show parodies a lot of things of the 80s- low budget tv, fashion, special effects and music. Horro, Sci Fi are also targeted too.

The premise of the show?  Some time in the 1980s, best-selling horror author Garth Marenghi (played by Matthew Holness) and his publisher/publicist, Dean Learner (played by Richard Ayoade), made their own low-budget television series- set in Darkplace Hospital, over the Gates of Hell.

Dr Rick Dagless (also played by Holness) fights the forces of Darkness while dealing with Hospital Admin. Thornton Reed (played by Ayoade) is the boss of the Hospital. Also Dr Liz Asher (played by Madeliene Wool) a stereotypical fluffy blonde who has occasional visions.

The show stealer though is Dr Lucien Sanchez, played perfectly by Matt Berry. He is Dags best friend, though they often have arguments. His voice is distinctive and his hair coiffured. ( His One Track Lover song is awesome)

Some priceless quotes:

Garth Marenghi: I have never exploded. But, I know what it would be like. Don't ask me how, I just know. I've always, just known.

Dean Learner: An eagle-eyed viewer might be able to see the wires. A pedant, might be able to see the wires. But I think if you're looking at the wires you're ignoring the story. If you go to a puppet show you can see the wires. But it's about the puppets, it's not about the string. If you go to a Punch & Judy show and you're only watching the wires, you're a freak.

Garth Marenghi: This episode is really about my own desire to have a son, um, I have four daughters, and, whilst I don't blame them as such, I don't really feel they're on my side.

Sanchez: I know “mon” means “man”, but I don’t think “och” means anything.

Garth Marenghi: When I pray, and sometimes I do, I pray to myself. I pray that I can pull myself through. And if I’m lucky, I answer myself.

I wouldnt consider myself a Trekkie, but ive probably seen all of DS9, Voyager and The Next Generation. Deep Space Nine really pulled me in and its definitely my favourite Star Trek series and among my best Sci Fi ones.

Its darker, political and even humorous in parts and its due to the many characters, who are really explored to the fullest.

DS9 is the name of the space station that orbits the planet of Bajor,which is a very spiritual planet,  who the Federation want to become part of their jurisdiction. That said, Bajor has just endured an occupation by Cardassia and are unsure of themselves.

A wormhole is soon discovered next to the planet of Bajor, pushing it to top importance throughout the quadrant, as it would allow passage to the Gamma quadrant. It becomes a centre for commerce, exploration and conflict. DS9 is moved to protect Bajor and the wormhole.

Benjamin Sisko, played excellently by Avery Brooks, is put in charge of DS9. He raises his son, Jake Sisko (Cirroc Lofton) alone as his wife is killed at the start of the series by the Borg- led by Jean Luc Picard in his form of Locutus, when he was assimilated. Benjamin discovers the wormhole with Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell). The wormhole is seen by the Bajorans, as the place where their Prophets live- Sisko becomes the Emissary for the Bajorans- which leads to conflicts with the Federation and himself, as he seems uncomfortable in the role.

There are a multitude of other characters that make DS9 all the more brilliant-

Quark, Rom, Nog and other Ferengis,

Kira Nerys- a former guerilla fighter who becomes Siskos second in command of DS9,

Odo, a shapeshifter, who is chief of security

Julain Bashir, a starfleet doctor

Miles O'Brien and his wife Keiko, Miles is chief of operations.

Worf and Ezri Dax also join the cast in later seasons.

For me though, the stand out character is Elim Garak, played tremendously well by Andrew Robinson. Garak is a Cardassian who is in exile on DS9. He is a simple tailor, apparently.

There are other characters such as Gul Dukat, Vedek Winn who also add a lot too.

I constantly rewatch this when i can. It never gets old. I recommend this to any sci fi fan.

Twin Peaks was a televison show like no other, it pushed the boundaries and laid the foundations for many tv shows that came after it. It was the brainchild of Mark Frost and David Lynch

It followed the investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer, the most popular girl at high school, by an FBI Agent named Dale Cooper- played excellently by Kyle MacLachlan, and lasted for two seasons and a prequel movie called Fire Walk With Me- which showed events leading up to Lauras death. The plot over the two seasons is probably too long to delve into her but the main focus is tracking down the killer of Laura, with many twists and turns as characters are explored and their own stories evolve too.

The show contained various quirky and bizarre characters, least of all Agent Cooper, who had a somewhat eccentric personality and fondness for cherry pie and coffee.

Paranormal undertones were definitely evident in the series, only complicating the murder mystery even more. The townsfolk also play a part, as secrets become unveiled- showing the seedier parts of life lurking beneath the small town.

Each episode seemed to end on a cliffhanger, giving the viewer even more incentive to watch the next episode. It is certainly not a show to watch halfway through, but that said, episodes would often have a small recap at the beginning to show key moments.

"Come with us now, on a journey through time and space- to the world of The Mighty Boosh" 

Surreal, bizarre, disturbing and funny- just a few words that dont even begin to describe the gem of a tv programme that is The Mighty Boosh, the brain child of Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.

Spanning three series so far, the first set in a zoo, the second in Naboos apartment and the third in The Nabootique, it follows the (mis)adventures of Vince Noir (Fielding) and Howard Moon (Barrat) and a collection of weird, wonderful and disturbing characters that they interact with- The Hitcher, Bob Fossil, Bollo, Naboo, Dixon Bainbridge, Old Gregg, Tony Harrsion, Howling Jimmy Jefferson and even The Moon.

Originally a stage show, then radio, it made the move to Tv and has become something of a cult Tv series. Its not one of those shows where youll be rolling around with laughter every ten seconds but with memorable phrases, quotes and songs- Eels and Cheese Song stand out in particular, its somewhat of an acquired taste.

Its not one of those shows where you could just dip in and out of, there are a lot of recurring gags and jokes that are done, but also theres something original with the introduction of various characters too

A fourth series and even a film have been mooted, and i hope something does come of it- theres nothing like it on Tv.