A great look at the weeks' TV (Radio Times)

Member Name: stuff10

Product:	Radio Times
Date:	22/05/09 (6 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Find out about your favourite shows

Disadvantages: Goes on about Dr Who a bit much

The Radio Times is the only magazine I read every week. Despite its name, the mag focuses more on TV than radio which I'm sure is the bigger market.

Radio Times includes many features about programmes that are to be shown in the coming weeks, including behind the scenes information and exclusive previews. It also details the week's sporting events and recommends the best movies for you to watch.

The main part of the magazine is the daily TV listings, which highlights the day's best programmes on both terrestrial TV as well as the channels available on satellite, cable, Freeview and Freesat.

Some people may think that a TV listings mag is not required nowadays what with the Electronic Promgramme Guides (EPG) that are available on digital TV - however I'd beg to differ. Your EPG won't tell you when a new series of your favourite programme is starting, or recommend films to watch. It is these recommendations that sets Radio Times apart in my mind - they generally know about and recommend the best shows on TV, including US imports such as The Shield and Dexter.

Summary: Well worth the weekly outlay