“The procedural formula is becoming tired.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Waking the Dead, BBC1
 “The procedural formula is becoming tired. Call it CSI-overload.”
Kevin Maher, The Times

Waking the Dead, BBC1
“... gets away with its fiendishly complicated plots largely on account of its fine cast.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

Embarrassing Bodies, C4
“... horrid and unnecessary television.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

Embarrassing Bodies, C4
“The cheeky Carry On Doctor ambience permeates the show like a sickness.”
Kevin Maher, The Times

Complainers, Five
“It sounded great in theory, and occasionally hit the nail on the head. But only occasionally.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Am I Normal?, BBC2
“In today's television, such a blend of intelligence and honesty is far from normal.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Out of the Blue, BBC1
“At this admittedly early stage, the programme is looking quite promising.”
James Walton, The Daily Telegraph

Britain's Youngest Grannies, BBC3
“... a surprisingly up-lifting film.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

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