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 'Puppy Bowl 2025' online and stream from anywhere — date, TV channels, Super Bowl for dogs
By Bill Borrows published
Puppy Bowl XXI is here and Team Fluff take on Team Ruff for the Lombarky Trophy. Here's how to watch Puppy Bowl 2025 online no matter where in the world you are.

How to watch 'How I Left the Opus Dei' online and stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Is it an organization? Is it a sect? Is it a cult? And how easy is it to leave? Here's how to watch "How I Left the Opus Dei"/ "El Minuto Heroico: Yo También Dejé El Opus Dei" from anywhere.

How to watch 'The Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
A deadly love triangle leads to an international manhunt. Here's how to watch "The Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Vanishings' online from anywhere — stream Irish drama
By Bill Borrows published
The cases surrounding these young Irish women will never go cold. Here's how to watch "The Vanishings" free online from anywhere.

How to watch ‘Clean Slate’ online from anywhere – stream the LGBTQ+ sitcom
By Bill Borrows published
A very modern sitcom makes the most out of identity politics and North vs Deep South misunderstanding. Here's how to watch “Clean Slate” online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Snowpiercer' season 4 online from anywhere — U.K. release date and free stream
By Bill Borrows last updated
They were given a choice - stay with Melanie or follow Andre. Read our guide on how to watch "Snowpiercer" season 4 online from anywhere and for free.

How to watch 'Miss Austen' online from anywhere – stream Jane Austen historical drama
By Bill Borrows last updated
The Jane Austen multiverse finds yet another way to obsess about the nineteenth century novelist. Here's how to watch "Miss Austen" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch the Grammys 2025 — live stream awards and performances online without cable
By Bill Borrows published
Everything you need to watch a Grammys 2025 live stream from the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, including start time, channels and more.

How to watch 'Uncanny' season 2 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Team Believer or Team Skeptic? The question remains. Here's how to watch "Uncanny" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Death in Paradise' season 14 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
New detective, same dangerous island. How will he get on? Here's how to watch 'Death in Paradise' season 14 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Scamanda' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The number 1 podcast of the same name about "cancer-scammer" Amanda C. Riley gets the mini-series treatment. Here's how to watch "Scamanda" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Brian and Maggie' online – stream Margaret Thatcher drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
His job was to ask the difficult questions. Her job was to answer them. Until she couldn't. Here's how to watch "Brian and Maggie" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Paradise' online from anywhere — stream Sterling K. Brown political thriller
By Bill Borrows published
From the man behind "This Is Us", another major drama served with a serious twist. Here's how to watch 'Paradise' online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' season 11 online – premiere, episode guide
By Bill Borrows published
America's top illusionists preside over another season of the long-running magic competition. Here's how to watch "Penn and Teller: Fool Us" season 11 from anywhere.

How to watch 'Watson' online — stream Sherlock Holmes medical spinoff from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Based on the characters of Arthur Conan Doyle, this new show brings a detective element into the world of medicine. Here's how to watch "Watson" online from anywhere in the world

How to watch ‘What Are UFOs?’ online from anywhere – stream new Nova PBS documentary
By Bill Borrows last updated
As the discussion of UFOs moves into the mainstream, PBS attempts to bring us up to speed. Here's how to watch "What are UFOs?" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Unmasked' online – stream K-drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Fictional and investigative TV show exposes truth behind mysterious crimes with often chaotic results. Here's how to watch "Unmasked" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Out There' online – stream new Martin Clunes drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
New six-part drama about the scourge of country lines drug dealing and its effect on rural life. Here's how to watch "Out There" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Asia' online from anywhere — where to stream David Attenborough series from anywhere, U.S. release date
By Bill Borrows last updated
David Attenborough's seven-part epic about a continent with so many untold stories has arrived. Here's how to watch "Asia" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 online and from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
We're all in on it, only the Joe Schmo doesn't know. Here's how to watch "The Joe Schmo Show" season 4 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'Strike: The Ink Black Heart' online from anywhere, all episodes, US release date
By Bill Borrows last updated
Internet trolls, murder in a cemetery and several missed opportunities. Here's how to watch "Strike: The Ink Black Heart" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Gladiators' season 2 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Gladiators ready! The iconic competition returns. Here's how to watch "Gladiators" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Yellowstone Wolves: Succession' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
A breathtaking look at these incredible wild animals in their reclaimed environment. Here's how to watch "Yellowstone Wolves: Succession" online from anywhere.
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