
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 Walking Dead: Dead City' season 2 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Negan and Maggie still have some surviving to do. And then things get heavy. Read our guide on how to watch "The Walking Dead: Dead City" season 2 online from anywhere

How to watch 'The Assembly' online
By Bill Borrows published
A group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled interviewers put celebs through their paces. It's jaw-dropping TV! Here's how to watch "The Assembly" online and from anywhere in the world

How to watch 'Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols' online
By Bill Borrows published
Discover how a brilliant and brutal strategist forged the largest land empire in history. Stream 'Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols' online — watch from anywhere

How to watch '100 Foot wave' season 3 online from anywhere — release date, TV channel
By Bill Borrows published
The search continues for the triple digit monster continues for the best and bravest surfers in the world. Here's how to watch "100 Foot wave" season 3 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Sullivan's Crossing' season 3 online and from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Canada's top rated drama "Sullivan's Crossing" returns with a highly anticipated season 3. Here's how to watch online and from anywhere — including free streaming options

How to watch 'Surviving October 7th: We Will Dance Again' from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Where to watch 'Surviving October 7th: We Will Dance Again' from anywhere in the world — a harrowing and powerful documentary about the Nova Music Festival massacre.

How to watch 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
The lives of four young people trying to survive the Israel-Hamas war. Here's how to watch "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'MasterChef Australia' season 17 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The famous franchise takes advantage of its rich history to pit several familiar faces against each other. Here's how to watch "MasterChef Australia" season 17 online from anywhere in the world

How to watch 'The Rehearsal' season 2 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Canadian King of Cringe comedy returns with another season of surreal set-ups and meta meaningfulness... or something

How to watch 'Secrets of the Penguins' online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows published
Penguins in the desert? Oh yes. Also, new tech and unrivaled access reveals the little birds to be like us in so many ways

How to watch ‘The Not Very Grand Tour’ online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
It's the retrospective you didn't know you needed. Our guide explains how to watch “The Not Very Grand Tour” online and stream every episode from anywhere

How to watch 'The Pitt' online – stream 'the greatest TV show of 2025' from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows last updated
Blood and trauma, under pressure doctors, life and death decisions, gallows humor... it's all here. Here's how to watch "The Pitt" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' season 5 from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Watch the Law & Order: continues with "SVU" crossover appearances and incredible storylines. Here's how to stream "Law & Order: Organized Crime" season 5 online and from anywhere

How to watch 'Sherlock & Daughter' online – stream detective mystery from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Want to stream "Sherlock & Daughter" no matter where you are? Discover the best platforms and easy tricks to watch the show online from any country — including free streaming options

How to watch 'Ludwig' online from anywhere — David Mitchell detective drama, stream all episodes now
By Bill Borrows last updated
Not just another detective show, "Ludwig" delivers murder, confusion and comedy at every turn. Here's how to watch "Ludwig" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Dark Money Game' online – stream Alex Gibney politics doc from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
These are the films the politicians and the billionaires that pay for them don't want you to watch. So, here's how to watch 'The Dark Money Game' online no matter where you are.

How to watch 'The Piano' season 3 online – stream the viral music competition from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Amateur pianists, to your stools. Claudia's been busy helping members of the public tickle the ivories again. Here's how to watch "The Piano" season 3 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Godfather of Harlem' season 4 online – stream the Forest Whitaker crime drama from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Critically-acclaimed crime drama returns with the next chapter of Bumpy Johnson's bloody life story. Here's how to watch "Godfather of Harlem" season 4 online and without cable.

Watch 'Got to Get Out': how to stream the reality TV game show from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Where reality TV meets game show and rewards bravery, imagination and pure greed. Here's how to watch 'Got to Get Out' online and from anywhere in the world

How to watch '1923' season 2 online — stream 'Yellowstone' spinoff from anywhere, free trial
By Bill Borrows last updated
The second season of the second "Yellowstone" prequel takes us into the early part of the twentieth century. Here's how to watch "1923" season 2 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Doctor Who' season 2 online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows published
Ncuti Gatwa is back as the Doctor and the show stays global with streaming on Disney+. Here's how to watch "Doctor Who" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Austin' online from anywhere – stream the heartwarming comedy that destroys Autism stereotypes
By Bill Borrows published
Australian-British comedy show that has already been commissioned for a second season. Here's how to watch the first season of "Austin" online from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The 30th anniversary of the event brings us a definitive three part documentary. Here's how to watch "Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America" online from anywhere.
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