TV critics' verdict on programmes - including the start of Gunther Von Hagen's new series on Channel 4 - broadcast on 6 November 2007

Emergency Room, C4
“ -the latest demented anatomy lesson presented by the fedora-topped German.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

Emergency Room, C4
“The mad hatter, Dr Normal and Dennis are back. Not necessarily by public request.”
Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian

Emergency Room, C4
“ -the major effect of the programme remained its overwhelming strangeness.”
James Walton, Daily Telegraph

The Bali Bombings: The True Story, Five
“This thorough documentary revealed the multiple reasons why terrorists attack.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

The Bali Bombings: The True Story, Five
“ -this was a clear and authoritative explanation of what happened that night in October 2002.”
James Walton, Daily Telegraph

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, C4
“Ramsay’s reputation for infallibility took a dent.”
Thomas Sutcliffe, The Independent

Imagine, BBC1
“ -elegant and intriguing film.”
Thomas Sutcliffe, The Independent

Summer of Noise, ITV1
“ -didn’t exactly promise to be a great moment in television history.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Dawn French’s More Boys Who Do: Comedy, BBC4
“ -high on insight, short on laughs.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

Autumnwatch 2007, BBC2
“ -television’s natural tranquiliser.”
Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian

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