'Perhaps the tourist board had some input, too; it certainly looks like it.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on the weekend's TV.

Wild China, BBC2
“A glossy six-part documentary made in cooperation with China's national broadcast service. The cooperation is evident; this is the China that China would like the world to be looking at in the run-up to the Olympics - the good news. Perhaps the tourist board had some input, too; it certainly looks like it.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

Wild China, BBC2
“... virtually every shot is sumptuously beautiful [... ] plenty of jaw-dropping footage of rare creatures in never-before-seen action.”
James Walton, Daily Telegraph

Russia: a Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby, BBC2
“There is something rather old fashioned about this kind of programme - grand Englishman travels around, trying to make sense of a place. A bit of history, a bit of politics, a bit of awkward chat with ordinary people, the odd metaphor.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

Russia: a Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby, BBC2
“... fascinating series.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Secrets of the Forbidden City, BBC2
“It wasn't a film that was going to take any chances that it might undersell its subject [... ] But it often looked stunning, and the story was remarkable.”
Thomas Sutcliffe, The Independent

Secrets of the Forbidden City, BBC2
“The documentary looked marvellous - think Crouching Tiger.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

Secrets of the Forbidden City, BBC2
“It's classic TV documentary storytelling.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

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