Archives: Solo Items

Solo activities like books, TV series or films to enjoy in your own company

Avenue 5

Satire doesn't come better than Armando Ianucci's Avenue 5. Hugh Laurie leads a cruise ship in space, and while it sounds like sci-fi it is an excellent parody of modern democracy.

How to read water

If you’re fascinated by the sea, or any body of water, Tristan Gooley’s How to read water is an incredble book. He explains how to almost magically read signs in

The Shining

Kino Aero's dedication to classic cinema means I've watched 70s and 80s films which I'd only enjoyed on the small screen before. Next Monday they'll screen Stanley Kubrick's sensational The Shining, in English.

Emily in Paris (Season 3)

Catching up with the frivolous antics of Emily Cooper in the 3rd season of Netflix's Emily in Paris was one of the highlights of my Christmas break. Bonkers outfits, beautiful people, fantastic France. Can we ask for more?

Brazen

After 40 years of living life in a closed, orthodox Jewish community, Julia Haart escaped. She changed her life around to become a creative director with La Perla.

You don’t know me

Thriller? Legal drama? One thing's for sure, You don't know me is a gritty & gripping London based Netflix series. And a masterclass in how to give a speech.

After Life

From Ricky Gervais' brilliant twisted mind, the Netflix series After Life is dark humour at its best. Dealing with grief, hope and living life to the full, it is laugh-out-loud funny, but that's Gervais for you.

Tom Thorne

I'm a sucker for a thrilling detective story, and I've recently binged on Mark Billingham's Detective Tom Thorne series. A flawed hero, a sizzling supporting cast and a continuous quest to rid London's streets of the most ingenious criminals and crimes.

The Crown (Season 5)

With shorter days comes longer hours in front of the TV. The latest season of The Crown will be online on 9 November on Netflix. Full of controversy, especially after the Queen's recent death, some critics warn that this next season has jumped the shark.

War Doctor

If you fancy a gripping read for the long weekend, try David Nott's War Doctor. This is his memoir of working in war zones all over the globe with organisations like Doctors without Borders.