
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 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.

How to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Roy Wood Jr looks at loneliness in our hyper-connected world. And makes it funny. Here's how to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Couple Next Door' online – stream wife-swap drama from anywhere now
By Bill Borrows published
Steamy and stylish psychological thriller based on the passions that run just beneath the surface in suburban Britain. Watch "The Couple Next Door" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Allegiance' season 2 online – stream the cop drama from anywhere, release date, start time
By Bill Borrows published
Highly-anticipated second season of Canadian police procedural. Here's how to watch "Allegiance" season 2 online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'An Update on Our Family' online and stream from anywhere — Stauffer docuseries release date, TV channels
By Bill Borrows published
Three-part documentary about a family at the centre of the controversial family vlogging industry. Here's how to watch 'An Update on Our Family' online from anywhere.

How to watch 'UFO Revolution' season 2 online – stream Jeremy Corbell UFO documentary series from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Where to watch and stream "UFO Revolution" online and around the world as camera follow Jeremy Corbell in this 3-part docuseries for Tubi.

How to watch 'Marilyn Manson: Unmasked' online – stream 'horrifying' docuseries from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
This three-part documentary charts Manson's rise and fall as allegations of sexual misconduct refuse to go away. Here's how to watch "Marilyn Manson: Unmasked" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy' documentary online from anywhere, streaming info
By Bill Borrows last updated
Get ready for revelations and accusations, claims and counter-claims. Here's how to watch "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy" online and from anywhere in the world.
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