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 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' online from anywhere – stream new episodes weekly
By Bill Borrows last updated
The final season of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's trilogy of historical novels is here. Here's how to watch "Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light" from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae' online – stream true crime doc from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
A fresh look at a troubling and complicated case that refuses to go away. Here's how to watch 'Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae' online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Rage Against The Regime: Iran' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Survivors with first-hand knowledge of Iran's authoritarian response to mass protest tell their stories. Here's how to watch 'Rage Against The Regime: Iran' from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' season 14 online — stream RHOBH 2024, Episode 1 out now
By Bill Borrows last updated
Kyle, Erika, Dorit and the gang are back for more champagne-and-shouting-matches
How to watch 'Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem' online from anywhere – stream the 90s nostalgia documentary
By Bill Borrows published
How one group of dysfunctional young idiots changed magazine publishing. Here's how to watch "Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' season 3 online and from anywhere — date, time
By Bill Borrows published
There might be a new dynamic in play but empowered Gen Z girls still wanna have fun right? Here's how to watch "The Sex Lives of College Girls" season 3 from anywhere.
How to watch 'Hunting Mr Nice: The Cannabis Kingpin' online from anywhere – stream the docuseries about the hunt for the U.K.'s most notorious drug smuggler
By Bill Borrows published
A university side hustle became a much bigger operation and made Marks a wanted man. How to watch "Hunting Mr Nice: The Cannabis Kingpin" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Married at First Sight USA' 2024 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Everything you need to watch "Married at First Sight USA" season 18 online, including premiere date, start time cast and more. Bring your own popcorn.
How to watch new 'Making Manson' doc online - stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Watch "Making Manson" online from anywhere for the true crime story about the murders that shocked America plus new confessions of even more.
How to watch 'Moonflower Murders' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Former editor and now amateur sleuth Susan Ryland is out to solve yet more cases. Here's how to watch "Moonflower Murders" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Boybands Forever' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Part-exposé of record label mistreatment, part-nostalgia fest. Here's how to watch "Boybands Forever" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Landman' online — stream Billy Bob Thornton drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
"Dallas" meets "Armageddon" plus extra added realism in new show where the black stuff is always a matter of life or death. Here's how to watch "Landman" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Dune: Prophecy' online from anywhere — stream TV series with Emily Watson, date, time
By Bill Borrows published
Post the "machine uprising", a female sect decide to play God with the royal bloodline. There may be trouble ahead. Here's how to watch "Dune: Prophecy" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Silo' season 2 online and from anywhere – with an Apple TV+ free trial
By Bill Borrows published
The next installment of the dystopian nightmare seems to promise some kind of hope. Or does it? Here's how to watch "Silo" season 2 online from Friday, November 15.
How to watch 'The Jury: Death on the Staircase' online and from anywhere – stream the true crime series now
By Bill Borrows published
A real case, re-enacted from real court transcripts in front of a new jury of 12 ordinary Australians. Watch "The Jury: Death on the Staircase" from anywhere, potentially for FREE.
How to watch 'Say Nothing' online from anywhere — featuring Lola Petticrew and Maxine Peake
By Bill Borrows published
Decades of sectarian violence and deadly secrets bring a huge psychological price. Here's how to watch "Say Nothing" online and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Sherwood' season 2 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
A new season of the BAFTA-winning drama about life and death in the post-industrial Midlands. Watch "Sherwood" season 2 online from anywhere and potentially for free.
How to watch 'Bad Sisters' season 2 online and from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Sisterly love, suspicions, lies and secrets. It's all included and here's how you can watch "Bad Sisters" season 2 online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Our War: 10 Years On' online from anywhere – Afghanistan documentary
By Bill Borrows published
Memories good and bad for the British soldiers who filmed themselves at war. Here's how to watch "Our War: 10 Years On" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors' online and from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Queen Camilla takes on a mission to end domestic abuse. Here's how to watch "Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors" online from anywhere — and potentially for free.
How to watch 'Love Triangle' season 2 online – stream it free from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The guys behind "Married At First Sight" have only gone and done it again. Here's how to watch "Love Triangle" season 2 online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Gold Rush' season 15 online and from anywhere – stream 2024 premiere, start date, TV channel
By Bill Borrows published
Record-breaking gold prices concentrate the minds of everybody on this unique reality show. Here's where to watch "Gold Rush" season 15 online and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'The Day of the Jackal' online — stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? Find out how to watch 'The Day of the Jackal' online from anywhere and for free.
How to watch 'Lucan' and stream new BBC three-part documentary online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The son of murder victim Sandra Rivett will never give up the search. Has he found him? Here's how to watch "Lucan" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Investigation Alien' online – UFO documentary series with George Knapp, release date
By Bill Borrows published
Is a belief in UFOs still a fringe activity for the tin hat brigade or is there now evidence to suggest we reassess the situation? Here's how to watch "Investigation Alien" wherever you are.
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