Comment – Page 188

  • Harry's Arctic Heroes
    Comment

    24 Aug '11

    2011-08-24T11:14:00Z

    “It was far from gratuitous as, true to squaddie stereotype, the hills they trained in rang with banter.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Jamie Oliver
    Comment

    23 Aug '11

    2011-08-23T11:34:00Z

    “Oliver was on fine form here, showing us genuinely interesting things.” Read on for the verdict last night’s TV.

  • The X Factor
    Comment

    22 Aug '11

    2011-08-22T10:31:00Z

    “The constestants have been hand-picked to provide the finest possible combination of looks, talent, arrogance and insanity.” Read on for the verdict on the weekend’s TV.

  • The X Factor
    Comment

    Simon who?

    2011-08-19T12:43:00Z

    After a glitzy premiere for the eighth series of The X Factor, Jake Kanter is convinced the show’s future is strong after Simon Cowell.

  • Country House Rescue
    Comment

    19 Aug '11

    2011-08-19T09:31:00Z

    “She doesn’t seem to see any loveliness in Gissing Hall, just a lot of stuff she doesn’t like.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • The Pendle Witch Child
    Comment

    18 Aug '11

    2011-08-18T10:36:00Z

    “It was as though Tim Burton himself were doodling away on my television screen.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Seven Dwarves
    Comment

    Seven Dwarves / The Marvellous Mrs Beeton with Sophie Dahl / Wilfred

    19 August 2011

    Broadcast’s Robin Parker and Jake Kanter on ambitious dwarves, culinary history and a talking dog

  • Paul Robinson
    Comment

    Robinson on radio, riots and role models

    2011-08-17T11:28:00Z

    Paul Robinson highlights two very different radio initiatives that will celebrate the best of young people

  • Seven Dwarves
    Comment

    17 Aug '11

    2011-08-17T09:55:00Z

    “It builds a sense that everyone here is the lead in their own life.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • How Hip Hop Changed the World
    Comment

    Street Season points to C4's future

    2011-08-16T13:34:00Z

    After a week of riots, Channel 4’s celebration of urban culture was well-timed and good step in its drive for distinctive content, writes Balihar Khalsa.

  • Horizon: Seeing Stars
    Comment

    16 Aug '11

    2011-08-16T10:15:00Z

    “This no-nonsense approach was surprisingly effective because it lived up to its billing.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • hidden_heritage.jpg
    Comment

    15 Aug '11

    2011-08-15T10:11:00Z

    “This promoted ornamentalism above history, which naturally made the story less compelling.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Monty Halls
    Comment

    12 Aug '11

    2011-08-12T10:25:00Z

    “As entertainment it falls a long way short because watching other people go on holiday wears thin very quickly.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Lisa Campbell
    Comment

    Not just a London thing

    2011-08-11T07:59:00Z

    Coverage of rioting around UK was poor compared with the capital’s.

  • Kate Bulkley
    Comment

    Seeking profit across the pond

    2011-08-11T07:59:00Z

    US producers aim to take a leaf out of UK book, says Kate Bulkley.

  • Caroline Ogilvie
    Comment

    The Open University is now open for business

    2011-08-11T07:59:00Z

    Public engagement is crucial - and TV means more than the BBC, says Caroline Ogilvie.

  • June Brown
    Comment

    11 Aug '11

    2011-08-11T10:44:00Z

    “It’s a heritage which makes her a very typical Eastender.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Village SOS
    Comment

    Village SOS / Timothy Spall Back At Sea / Ronnie Corbett’s Comedy Britain

    2011-08-11T07:59:00Z

    Editor Sam White and director Tomas Leach on rural reality, sea Spall and Brit comedy.

  • Gordon Brown
    Comment

    Off Cuts: Gordon's the man for CNN

    2011-08-11T07:59:00Z

    CNN America was quick with the scoop on Monday night, announcing the prime minister’s delayed decision to return home from his holiday to address the unrest in London and beyond.

  • BBC
    Comment

    Should BBC senior managers have a car allowance?

    2011-08-11T07:58:00Z

    35% said Yes / 65% said No