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 Rainmaker' TV legal drama online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Hot shot rookie attorney with a small-time practice learns how the law really works and fights back. Here's how to watch the "The Rainmaker" online and from anywhere in the world.

Premier League 2025/26 preview – title predictions, key fixtures and big storylines as the EPL gets underway
By Bill Borrows published
Here’s your preview of the new Premier League title race ahead of the first match of the season

How to watch 'South Park' season 27 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Read on for our guide on how to watch "South Park" season 27, including the release dates and start times of individual episodes. Episode 3 is next.

How to watch 'VJ Day 80: The Nation’s Tribute' on BBC iPlayer — it's *FREE*
By Bill Borrows published
Coverage of the Royal British Legion event, broadcast from the National Memorial Arboretum. Here's how to watch "VJ Day 80: The Nation’s Tribute" from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Limitless: Live Better Now' with Chris Hemsworth online – stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Three-part inspirational self-improvement docuseries. Here's how to watch "Limitless: Live Better Now" with Chris Hemsworth from anywhere in the world.

How to watch new drama 'The Hunting Wives' online from anywhere for *FREE*
By Bill Borrows last updated
Everybody will soon be talking about it so you might as well watch it. Here's how to stream "The Hunting Wives" online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.

How to watch 'Alien: Earth' online — stream the latest offering from the 'Alien' franchise from anywhere in the universe
By Bill Borrows published
An eight-part prequel to the original and iconic 1979 sci-fi horror blockbuster movie had landed. Here's where you can watch "Alien: Earth".

How to watch 'Irish Blood' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Dark family secrets, lies and danger are the recurring themes in this smart six part Irish drama starring Alicia Silverstone. Here's how to watch "Irish Blood" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' online from anywhere — TV channel, release date, schedule
By Bill Borrows published
Prequel to fabulously successful "Outlander" series. Read our guide for how to watch 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' online no matter where you are in the world.

How to watch 'Necaxa' online — stream the soccer series from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Eva Longoria calls on help from Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds to help her beloved soccer team recapture their 1990s glory days. Here's where you can watch "Necaxa".

How to watch 'Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge' online – stream the true crime doc from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Three-part docuseries about the infamous murders in Indiana and the aftermath. Here's how to watch "Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge" from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills' online and on TV
By Bill Borrows published
Another chapter in the successful Training Camp franchise. Here's how to watch "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills" online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'King of the Hill' season 14 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Peggy and Hank are back in Arlen after 15 years. And it might not be exactly as they remember it. Here's how to watch "King of the Hill" season 14 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'The Yogurt Shop Murders' online from anywhere — release date, TV channels
By Bill Borrows published
Harrowing four-part documentary about a crime that changed a city forever. Here's how to watch 'The Yogurt Shop Murders' online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ‘Built in Birmingham: Brady and the Blues’ online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Five-part behind-the-scenes sport docuseries. Read on to find out how to watch “Built in Birmingham: Brady and the Blues” online and stream every episode from anywhere.
![The Jessops from "Here We Go" s3 line-up: [From left] Sam (played by Jude Morgan‑Collie), Amy (Freya Parks), Paul (Jim Howick), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson) and Robin (Tom Basden)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6sBXGRSCx5ib8jtwksdGyd.png)
How to watch 'Here We Go' season 3 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
The popular sitcom returns with yet more everyday escapades. Here's how to watch "Here We Go" season 3 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ‘The Assassin’ online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Darkly-comic action-packed thriller series. Read on to find out how to watch “The Assassin” online and stream every episode from anywhere now.

How to watch 'Under The Bridge' online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows published
Harrowing mini-series about evil hidden in plain sight and secret lives. Here's how to watch "Under The Bridge" online and from anywhere in the world.
![[From left] Katherine Farrell (played by Anna Maxwell Martin), Brian Mitchell (David Threlfall), Anna Mckinney (Anna Friel), Peter McKinney Jnr (Finn McParland) and Tom McKinney (Austin Haynes) are all drawn into events in "Unforgivable"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEqBq9SxpkEM33i89ndyf6.png)
How to watch 'Unforgivable' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
A powerful and disturbing drama from the pen of Jimmy McGovern. Here's how to watch "Unforgivable" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Hip Hop Was Born Here' documentary online — stream from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
How hip hop went from a street corner in New York City to world domination. Here's how to watch "Hip Hop Was Born Here" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 3 on TVNZ+ - it's *FREE*
By Bill Borrows published
Here's how to watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 from anywhere, as Spock and Captain Pike's U.S.S. Enterprise crew embark on 10 brilliant new adventures.

How to watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' online – stream Australian reality TV from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Twelve singletons. Six pretend honeymoons. Here's how to watch and stream "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" online from anywhere and potentially for free.

How to watch 'Fake or Fortune?' season 13 on BBC iPlayer (it's free)
By Bill Borrows published
A real whodunnit with a stylish educational angle. Here's how to watch "Fake or Fortune?" season 13 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Mandy' season 4 online for FREE
By Bill Borrows published
The popular comedy starring Diane Morgan is back. Here's how to watch "Mandy" season 4 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' documentary online from anywhere — release date, TV channels
By Bill Borrows published
New 2 part documentary with the real inside story of an artist who has suffered so many highs and lows. Here's how to watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" online from anywhere.
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