Drama: hits and misses

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Will the low ratings of BBC1’s Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell force a retreat into safer territory? Paul Whitelaw examines why acclaimed dramas don’t always connect with viewers

Dramatic leaps of faith

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