All That Glitters; Our Yorkshire Farm

“On first showing, both judges lack the necessary warmth and detailed enthusiasm that makes these programmes really sing. But no matter. The contestants, their creativity and their apparently endless array of skills carry the day.”
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian

“Katherine Ryan was a witty presenter, and these contestants are undoubtedly gifted. I rather enjoyed the icy, laser gaze of judge Solange Azagury-Partridge, who is certainly no gusher. This show will get no prizes for seat-edge excitement, but it at least focuses on a proper skill and not, for once, cooking, which let’s face it anyone can do.”
Carol Midgley, The Times

“As host, Ryan was committed though sometimes her gags felt pitched to the wrong register. She will no doubt become better attuned to her surroundings across the remaining five weeks. But with its flat format and slightly ho-hum contestants, it’s hard to see All That Glitters rising above lustreless comfort stodge.”
Ed Power, The Telegraph

“Jewellery making is an inspired theme for a show like this. It combines artisan skill with artistic design, and end results that we can all admire. It’ll need a lot of cutting and polishing, but there’s the raw material for a charming series in All That Glitters.”
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail

“All That Glitters is excruciatingly stiff and frankly, too long. The pacing of the show would have been far better had it been condensed into 30 minutes. Usually, the best competition shows are action-packed for absolutely no reason, but the sluggish editing of this one made it feel like the dull ringing of an oncoming migraine.”
Diyora Shadijanova, The i

“Our Yorkshire Farm is a slow-paced salute to an England little changed since Thomas Hardy’s time. Those of us who have watched these children growing up with their loving parents know every minute of this series is a quiet pleasure. Others who think they wouldn’t be interested in farming are in for a charming surprise.”
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail