
Bill Borrows
Bill Borrows is a leading journalist, feature writer and columnist. His work appears in most U.K. national newspapers from the Daily Mirror to the Daily Telegraph but also in publications such as the Times Magazine where he has produced exclusive interviews with rugby legend Owen Farrell and heavyweight World champion boxer Tyson Fury. He has been a regular contributor to the prestigious Radio Times magazine (and online) for over 10 years and during that time, alongside cover interviews with major TV personalities, has covered programmes on everything from the Paralympics to poltergeists and the Qatar World Cup to the Iraq War. Work has also appeared in many other magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Marie Clare, Grazia, Vogue Hommes International and TimeOut.
In a previous life he was Editor-at-Large at Loaded and interviewed his mentor, Hunter S. Thompson. He was also Editor-at-Large at Maxim magazine and Contributing Editor at Esquire and launch editor of both TimeOut Manchester and talkSPORT digital magazine. He is the author of the best-selling The Hurricane: The Turbulent Life and Times of Alex Higgins - Sports Books of the Year The Times & Sunday Telegraph, Books of the Year New Statesman - and also editor for several sport-related books including the talkSPORT Book of Premier League Legends and co-wrote the talkSPORT 100 Greatest British Sporting Legends with a lot of help from fellow journalist Tom Bailey.
On television he conceived and developed the Posh Pawn TV series for Channel 4 and was Associate Producer on the award-winning Murder in the Outback for Channel Seven in Australia and Channel 4 in the U.K.. A frequent contributor for BBC Radio 5, talkSPORT and talkRADIO, his areas of specialisation include sport, history, politics, TV and film. He is currently writing a biography of the greatest detective of the Victorian period and doesn’t get much free time but does admit to an addiction to true crime podcasts, following Manchester City football team and a weakness for Spanish food.
Latest articles by Bill Borrows

How to watch 'The Piano' season 3 online – stream the viral music competition from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Amateur pianists, to your stools. Claudia's been busy helping members of the public tickle the ivories again. Here's how to watch "The Piano" season 3 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Godfather of Harlem' season 4 online – stream the Forest Whitaker crime drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Critically-acclaimed crime drama returns with the next chapter of Bumpy Johnson's bloody life story. Here's how to watch "Godfather of Harlem" season 4 online and without cable.

Watch 'Got to Get Out': how to stream the reality TV game show from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Where reality TV meets game show and rewards bravery, imagination and pure greed. Here's how to watch 'Got to Get Out' online and from anywhere in the world

How to watch '1923' season 2 online — stream 'Yellowstone' spinoff from anywhere, free trial
By Bill Borrows last updated
The second season of the second "Yellowstone" prequel takes us into the early part of the twentieth century. Here's how to watch "1923" season 2 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Doctor Who' season 2 online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows published
Ncuti Gatwa is back as the Doctor and the show stays global with streaming on Disney+. Here's how to watch "Doctor Who" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Austin' online from anywhere – stream the heartwarming comedy that destroys Autism stereotypes
By Bill Borrows published
Australian-British comedy show that has already been commissioned for a second season. Here's how to watch the first season of "Austin" online from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The 30th anniversary of the event brings us a definitive three part documentary. Here's how to watch "Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Dying for Sex' online – stream Michelle Williams comedy drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Can cancer be a positive inspiration in someone's life? Molly seems to think so. Here's how to watch 'Dying for Sex' online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Tribe with Bruce Parry' online – stream the travel documentary from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
From the Amazon to the Namib desert and Sumba in Indonesia. He's at it again. Here's how to watch "Tribe with Bruce Parry" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Married At First Sight Australia' season 12 online – stream Final Vows, when does it end?
By Bill Borrows last updated
"Married At First Sight Australia" season 12 is set to be one of 2025's biggest reality TV ratings hits. This is how to watch "MAFS Australia" season 12 FREE from anywhere.

How to watch 'Paul American' online from anywhere — release date, TV channel
By Bill Borrows published
Access All Areas dive into the lives of the global internet sensations and their inner circle. Here's how to watch 'Paul American' online no matter where you are.

How to watch 'Alone Australia' season 3 online — stream survival reality show from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Ten more brave Aussies (well, nine and a Kiwi) head to the wilderness. Here's how to watch "Alone Australia" season 3 online wherever you are and for FREE on SBS On Demand.

How to watch ‘Marie Antoinette’ season 2 online – stream the costume drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The two year wait for the next installment is finally over. Here's how to watch ‘Marie Antoinette’ season 2 online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025' online – stream performers Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny, start time, nominees, full replay
By Bill Borrows last updated
Here's how to watch "iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025" wherever you are, with LL Cool J hosting the 12th edition of the ceremony at LA's Dolby Theatre.

How to watch 'Wicked' online – stream Oscar-winning movie from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
It's the "Wizard of Oz" prequel that became a smash hit musical and is now an Oscar-winning movie. Here's how to watch "Wicked" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Icebreaker' online – stream Finnish mystery thriller anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
This award-winning Finnish mystery thriller provides a new supernatural spin on scandal noir. Here's where to watch "Icebreaker" online and for free.

How to watch 'A Body in The Snow: The Trial of Karen Read' from anywhere online
By Bill Borrows published
Unprecedented access to the most divisive trial in recent U.S. history. Here's how to watch "A Body in The Snow: The Trial of Karen Read" online no matter where you are.

How to watch 'Long Bright River' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
A suspense thriller about love, addiction and life on the wrong side of the tracks. Here's how to watch "Long Bright River" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ‘The Wheel of Time’ season 3 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The epic fantasy show returns with what promises to be its darkest chapter yet. How to watch “The Wheel of Time" season 3 online and stream every episode from anywhere now.

'Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna': How to watch the documentary online
By Bill Borrows published
A disturbing and poignant re-telling of the tragedy that claimed Halyna Hutchins. Here's how to watch 'Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna' online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Program' online – stream James Fox UFO documentary from anywhere now
By Bill Borrows last updated
Where to watch and stream "The Program" online and around the world as James Fox releases his latest UAP documentary on December 16.

How to watch 'The Righteous Gemstones' season 4 online right now: HBO, Max release date, time
By Bill Borrows published
Final season of comedy about the family that run the Gemstone Ministries. Here's how to watch "The Righteous Gemstones" season 4 on HBO and Max.

How to watch Belgravia: The Next Chapter online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows published
Love story full of challenges set three decades after the original Belgravia series. Here's how to watch "Belgravia: The Next Chapter" online and from anywhere in the world.
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