Uncertainty and freezing temperatures reign.
Real life is looking like an increasingly unwise decision, yet escape is costly.
The reason all those long-limbed models in beach holiday ads are laughing?
Theyve seen our bank balances.
The only option: television.
Fortunately, this week, television has bonafide escapism on offer.
SyfysNightflyerscomes to Netflix whileSons Of AnarchyprequelMayans MCcomes to BBC Two.
Thats space, and the gang-rife Mexico/California border two destinations you wont get to with Thomas Cook.
Come back next week for the new additions.
Martin novella (which was previously adapted into a 1987 feature film).
Lyonne also stars inRussian Dolland directed an episode, so its very much her property.
She plays Nadia, a woman whose life takes an unexpected fantasy turn when she dies at a party.
ThinkGroundhog Day, but over eight episodes (and possibly, multiple seasons).
Saturday 2ndFebruary, 9pm, BBC Two
Not an escapist viewing choice, but a highly worthwhile one.
Next weeks guest is Cornballs himself, director Joe Cornish.
Its 10-episode first season aired last year on FX in the US, to positive reviews.
David Tennant, doing an American accent, wearing a hat, stars opposite Jennifer Garner.
