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 'Heated Rivalry' — stream sports romance drama series from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Two MLH stars deal with feelings for each other as they chase glory in their sport. Here's how to watch "Heated Rivalry" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Heated Rivalry' episode 3 online — stream sexy hockey romance from anywhere, start time, preview
By Bill Borrows published
Explicit gay hockey romance taking the internet by storm. Here's how to watch "Heated Rivalry" episode 3 online from anywhere (December 5, 2025)

How to watch 'CMA Country Christmas 2025' online — TV channel, free streams, performances
By Bill Borrows published
Feel good TV for the feel good time of year. Here's how to watch "CMA Country Christmas 2025" online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury' online - stream new episodes online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
The final four episodes of series 1 are out now

How to watch 'Mammoth' season 2 online — stream the sitcom from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
He's back. Again. Proof that you can't keep an unreconstructed man from the 1970s down. Here's how to watch "Mammoth" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Say Nothing' online — stream The Troubles drama from anywhere
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 'Poison Water' online - stream the powerful documentary from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Over 35 years later, the scandal of the Camelford water pollution incident rumbles on. Here's how to watch "Poison Water" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Paper' online and for free – stream "The Office" spinoff from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
Spin-off from the makers of "The Office" U.S. The world of local newspapers gets the same treatment. Here's how to watch the "The Paper" online and from anywhere in the world.
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How to watch 'Civilisations: Rise and Fall' online - stream major history docuseries from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Major four-part history documentary series. Here's how to watch "Civilisations: Rise and Fall" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The American Revolution' - stream Ken Burns documentary online for FREE and from anywhere, finale
By Bill Borrows last updated
A classic six-part, 12 hour Ken Burns show-stopping televisual master class. Here's how to watch "The American Revolution" online and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ‘Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right’ online — stream the comedian from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Comedy special filmed in Chicago on the sold-out 2024-25 "It Ain't Right" tour. Here's where you can watch "Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right" from anywhere.

How to watch 'The Death of Bunny Munro' – stream the Matt Smith mini-series online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Six-part drama majoring on the relationship between a dissolute father and his young son. Here's how to watch "The Death of Bunny Munro" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Daddy Issues' season 2 for free online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Return of the hit sitcom with a big heart. Here's how to watch "Daddy Issues" season 2 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Doc' season 2 online and from anywhere for FREE
By Bill Borrows last updated
Dr. Amy Larsen returns and she is still trying to rebuild her career and pick up the pieces of her life. Here's how to watch "Doc" season 2 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks' online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Joseph Mallord William Turner analysed 21st century style. Here's how to watch "Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Ambulance' season 15 online – stream BBC from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
More real life reportage drama with the medics on the front line. Here's how to watch "Ambulance" season 15 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Thoughts & Prayers' online — stream doc online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
How does America react to the huge problem of school shootings? By banning guns or chasing profit? Here's how to watch "Thoughts & Prayers" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Blue Lights' season 3 online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows last updated
The smash hit police procedural set in Northern Ireland returns. Here's how to watch "Blue Lights" season 3 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Chicago Med' season 11 online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows last updated
The iconic hospital procedural returns with more of the same. But if it ain't broke. Here's how to watch 'Chicago Med' season 11 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'Chicago PD' season 13 online from anywhere in the world
By Bill Borrows last updated
The law and order arm of the NBC One Chicago line-up returns. Here's how to watch 'Chicago PD' season 13 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con' – stream crazy sports doc online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Oldest club in the world think they've won the lottery but turns out that it's too good to be true. Here's how to watch 'King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con' online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator' — stream the WW2 documentary online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Two-part documentary that goes into the science behind Hitler's evil. Here's how to watch "Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'The Seduction' — stream period drama online from anywhere
By Bill Borrows published
Lavish six-part French-language period drama majoring in betrayal, power and revenge. Here's how to watch "The Seduction" online from anywhere.
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