Tom Bedford
Tom is the streaming and ecommerce writer at What to Watch, covering streaming services in the US and UK. His goal is to help you navigate the busy and confusing online video market, to help you find the TV, movies and sports that you're looking for without having to spend too much money. He also trues to convince you and himself that DVDs are still cool and hip.
Before working at What to Watch, Tom spent several years as a writer and editor at TechRadar, and before that freelanced as a tech, entertainment and gaming writer. He continues to review tech for TechRadar. Outside of work he's a writer and director of films and also enjoys running, climbing, cooking and traveling.
Latest articles by Tom Bedford
Panned Stephen King adaptation finally becomes hit thanks to Netflix Top 10 list
By Tom Bedford published
The second adaptation of Stephen King novel Firestarter was destroyed by critics, but Netflix subscribers have different ideas.
An overlooked 2023 spy show seizes Netflix Top 10 spot
By Tom Bedford published
Patricia Clarkson stars as a veteran spy in Gray, which has become a hit on Netflix UK.
Amazon Fire TV app: how to use your Android or iPhone to control a Fire TV stick
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can use the Amazon Fire TV app on your phone or tablet to control your Fire TV Stick without the built-in remote.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs Fire Stick 4K Max: comparing two high-res streaming sticks
By Tom Bedford published
Do you need to go Max? We compare the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max so you know the differences.
Netflix is losing a beloved sitcom in just two weeks — watch it while you can
By Tom Bedford published
Beloved sitcom Community is set to leave Netflix UK at the end of March — and you've just about got time to watch it all.
How to watch the All England Open Badminton Championship 2024 online or on TV
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's how you can watch the All England Open online, ready for when it begins on Tuesday, March 12.
Downton Abbey star turns murderous stranger in Netflix Top 10 action movie
By Tom Bedford published
Just after exiting Downton Abbey, Dan Stevens starred in American action thriller The Guests which is now a hit on Netflix.
How to watch Manhunt: stream the true American historical drama online
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch Manhunt, ready for when it debuts on Friday, March 15.
Stranger Things season 5: cast, plot and everything we know
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's everything we know about Stranger Things season 5 including who's in it and where season 4 left us.
How to watch Six Nations 2024 live streams for free online, Week 5
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's how you can watch the Six Nations Championship 2024 and stream all the rugby, so you can make sure you don't miss a single scrum, pass or tackle. Fixtures, TV channel, streams.
How to watch Apples Never Fall: stream the new drama series online
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch Apples Never Fall, ready for when it debuts on Thursday, March 14.
Community movie: everything we know
By Tom Bedford published
After promising 'six seasons and a movie', the Community movie is finally coming to screens — here's what you need to know.
How to watch The Girls on the Bus: stream the political drama online
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch The Girls on the Bus, ready for when it debuts on Thursday, March 14.
Constellation episode 6 recap: a different death in space, more mysteries on Earth
By Tom Bedford published
In Constellation episode 6, we see the preceding events from a very different point of view... in a different universe.
Fact vs Fiction: is Infinite Storm based on a true story, and what really happened?
By Tom Bedford published
The movie Infinite Storm is based on real events, and here's what you need to know about the Mount Washington rescue.
Netflix cancels a high-profile docuseries in major dent to its sporting dreams
By Tom Bedford published
Netflix has reportedly cancelled tennis doc Break Point after its second season, despite the streamer's massive sports push.
How to watch Invincible season 2 part 2: stream the animated superhero sequel online
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's how you can watch Invincible season 2 part 2 online, ready for when it returns on Thursday, March 14.
How to watch The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys online
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys online, ready for when it arrives on Monday, March 11.
Amazon Fire TV Stick vs Fire TV Stick 4K: we compare two of Amazon's streaming sticks
By Tom Bedford published
We compare the Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K, so you know all the differences between the two.
New on Netflix March 9-15: 7 expert-approved movies and shows to stream this week
By Tom Bedford published
Here are 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix this week, as picked by our expert reviewers.
How to watch the 2024 Oscars awards ceremony: stream the movie night online
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch the 2024 Oscars awards ceremony, ready for when it takes place on Sunday, March 10.
'Beowulf meets Predator' John Hurt Viking flop becomes smash hit on Netflix
By Tom Bedford published
Outlander, with a plot that's basically Beowulf meets Predator, has finally become a hit over 15 years after it came out.