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 '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.

How to watch 'The $100,000 Pyramid' online
By Bill Borrows published
Guess who's back? Yep, it's Michael Strahan and his famous smile hosting TV's timeless quiz show. Here's how to watch "The $100,000 Pyramid" from anywhere.

How to watch 'Chess Masters: The Endgame' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Sue Perkins hosts as twelve talented chess players play the legendary game. Here's how to watch "Chess Masters: The Endgame" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Twitter: Breaking The Bird' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The inside story of the birth and growth of the iconic app and the dark side that came with it. Here's how to watch "Twitter: Breaking The Bird" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' season 16 online – stream all the reality TV drama without cable
By Bill Borrows published
Not enough drama in your life? Relax, here comes more drama than you'll ever want or need in your real life...

How to watch 'Deli Boys' online – stream the criminal chaos online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows published
Two young Pakistani-American men embark on a riotous rite of passage from spoilt brats to criminal types. Here's how to watch 'Deli Boys' online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'No Other Land' online – stream Oscar-winning Israel-Palestine documentary from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Oscar-nominated documentary and favorite in the Best Feature Documentary category. Here's how to watch "No Other Land" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Towards Zero' online – stream Agatha Christie TV show from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Agatha Christie murder mystery makes transition from the page to the small screen. Here's how to watch "Towards Zero" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Black Box Diaries' online — stream Oscar-nominated documentary from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
In this documentary, misogyny and corruption go hand-in-hand in Japan. Here's how to watch "Black Box Diaries" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke' online — stream the chilling docuseries from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Love true crime? Here's how to watch "Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke" online and from anywhere.

How to watch ‘Miss Scarlet’ season 5 online from anywhere – coming to the U.K.
By Bill Borrows last updated
Miss Scarlet returns for season 5 and she is on her own. For now. Here's how to watch "Miss Scarlet" season 5 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Grey's Anatomy' season 21 online from anywhere – new episodes after mid-season break
By Bill Borrows last updated
Buckle up - we have face slaps, law suits and the usual serving of sexual tension. Here is how to watch "Grey's Anatomy" season 21 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'Bergerac' reboot online – stream reimagined series from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
A 'reimagining' of an iconic TV show that last aired 30 years ago. Here's how to watch "Bergerac" - the reboot - online and free from anywhere.

How to watch 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
The lives of four young people trying to survive the Israel-Hamas war. Here's how to watch "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
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