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 'Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Superbowl LIX' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Ramsey descends to help New Orleans restaurants get ready for the big game. Here's how to watch "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Superbowl LIX" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Silent Witness' season 28 online – stream Emilia Fox crime drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The long-running crime drama returns with five new cases across ten episodes. Here's how to watch "Silent Witness" season 28 online, on TV 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 'SAS Rogue Heroes' season 2 online – stream WW2 drama series from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Under new management and on a new mission in Europe. Here's how to watch "SAS Rogue Heroes" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Cunk on Life' online from anywhere now – streaming info, free options
By Bill Borrows last updated
The interrogator we never knew we needed has returned to find out what exactly is going on. Here's how to watch "Cunk on Life" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl' online from anywhere, streaming info, free options
By Bill Borrows last updated
The first feature-length film starring our favorite madcap inventor and his dog for almost 20 years. Watch "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Gavin & Stacey' Christmas Special on TV and online from anywhere now, start time, streaming info
By Bill Borrows last updated
Appointment TV for Christmas 2024 is here. Have a seat for "Gavin & Stacey: The Finale" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' online — stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The terrorist outrage that shook the world and became one man's personal quest for justice. Watch 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Mudtown'/'Ar y Ffin' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Legal drama about conflicting personal and professional pressures in and around the Magistrates Court in Newport. Here's how to watch "Mudtown"/"Ar y Ffin" from anywhere.
How to watch 'Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2024' online anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
The Christmas special is seasonal, spooky and "Beyond Paradise" in every sense. "Beyond Paradise, Christmas Special" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Doctor Who Christmas Special: Joy to the World' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
There's a new companion, an old enemy and a breakneck journey through time. Here's how to watch "Doctor Who Christmas Special: Joy to the World" from anywhere.
How to watch 'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' online from anywhere now
By Bill Borrows last updated
The acclaimed show based on James Herriot's books is special this time of year. Here's how to watch "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" 2024 free online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Death in Paradise Christmas Special' online from anywhere now
By Bill Borrows last updated
Another festive favorite cozy crime one-off for Xmas. Here's how to watch this year's "Death in Paradise Christmas Special" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'The Split: Barcelona' online – stream the legal drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Hannah and Nathan are reunited - for daughter Liv's wedding - but there are raw emotions and secrets close to the surface. Here's how to watch "The Split: Barcelona" from anywhere.
How to watch 'Royal Carols: Together At Christmas' online, on TV and from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Organised by Kate Middleton, here's how to watch "Royal Carols: Together At Christmas" online from anywhere — and potentially for free.
How to watch 'Katy Perry: Night of A Lifetime' online and from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
It promises to be hits, hits, hits plus a few "surprises". Here's how to watch "Katy Perry: Night of A Lifetime" online from anywhere — and potentially for free.
How to watch 'The Young Offenders Christmas Special' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
It's that the of the year so here comes a festive peak at hapless young criminality in Cork. Here's how to watch "The Young Offenders Christmas Special" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Lost Treasures of the Bible' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Archeologists and CGI technology help bring the stories of the Bible to a 21st century audience. Here's where you can watch "Lost Treasures of the Bible" anywhere.
How to watch 'The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special 2024' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The Great British Sewing Bee lets celebs into the world of the creative needle work. How to watch "The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special 2024" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Laid' online — stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Remake of the hit Australian series of same name but with added Academy award nominee Stephanie Hsu. Watch 'Laid' online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Beast Games' online — stream MrBeast's Amazon Prime game show anywhere, first episode free
By Bill Borrows last updated
They get a numbered jersey and a chance to win the largest cash prize in TV history thanks to YouTuber MrBeast. Here's how to watch "Beast Games" wherever you are.
How to watch 'Mary Makes Christmas' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Mary Berry and her famous friends experience a Christmas by the coast this year. Watch "Mary Makes Christmas" from anywhere online.
How to watch 'BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024' online and on TV from anywhere – Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham nominated
By Bill Borrows last updated
More sporting excellence than you can shake a stick/ club/bat/foot at. Here's how to watch "BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' season and series finale online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The final episode of the final season of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" novels is here. Here's how to watch the season and series finale from anywhere in the world.
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