All Comment articles – Page 75
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CommentSteve Hewlett ‘loved stirring things up’
The Media Show presenter hosted with incisiveness, enthusiasm, humour and authority
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CriticsThe Trouble with Dad; The Halcyon; How To Survive The End Of The World
“It was incredibly touching in places and occasionally sad, but what it was throughout was very, very funny.”
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CriticsSS-GB; The Lake District; Grand Tours Of The Scottish Islands
“SS-GB was bold, brave and largely carried by the excellent Sam Riley, who is surely the coolest Fedora-hat-wearer since Humphrey Bogart.”
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CriticsThe Real Marigold Hotel; 24: Legacy; Trust Me, I’m A Doctor; The Kettering Incident
“The second series of The Real Marigold Hotel looks set to be another touching watch.”
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CommentAll aboard the drama train
Is the genre in danger of going off the rails? asks Stephen Arnell
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CommentStaying small, but thinking big
Can Fincham and Hincks balance their ambition for Expectation?
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CriticsFirst Dates; Girls; The Wedding Day; Art of France
“The voyeuristically delicious action on the tables-for-two was by far the best thing here.”
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CriticsThe Big Painting Challenge; Terry Pratchett; Taboo; Call The Midwife
“By trying to be not like The Great British Bake Off, it’s ended up a bit of a mess.”
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CommentBafta must get tougher on diversity
Why are TV and film bodies are dragging their heels over this crucial issue, asks Michael Foster
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PodcastTalking TV: Apple Tree Yard & Sky dumps docs
Talking TV heads to Apple Tree Yard – exploring BBC1’s Kudos-produced psychological thriller.
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CommentWorking in the shadow of Spitting Image
Giles Pilbrow, creator of ITV’s puppet-based topical comedy Newzoids, discusses the daunting legacy of Spitting Image. As a producer and writer, his previous credits include Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, 2DTV and Spitting Image itself.
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CriticsRoots; Climbing The Property Ladder; Four Rooms
“This harrowing tale of human subjugation and suffering has lost none of its power to shock.”
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CommentSocial media eyes TV invasion
Learning to engage with audiences differently is key, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentOn the hunt for the best of British
Gritty UK and glossy US shows can sit side by side on Comedy Central, says Louise Holmes
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CriticsThe Moorside; Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer
“Another scorching performance from Sheridan Smith.”
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CriticsThe Accused; Apple Tree Yard; SAS: Rogue Warriors; Confessions of the Paparazzi
“A powerful and innovative piece of programming.”
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CriticsThe Good Karma Hospital; Apple Tree Yard
“This was a holiday for the eyes, a harmless bit of featherlight fluff.”
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CommentPSBs must open up their platforms
If TV is to thrive in the digital era, broadcasters need to take bold steps, says Nick Walters
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CriticsThe Great Pottery Throw Down; Escape To The Wild; Parenting For Idiots
“This is a good show. Maybe Channel 4 should snap it up.”