See No Evil; Man vs Baby

“It is not unusual, sadly, to see documentaries in which the victims of child abuse describe the foul crimes of their tormentor. It’s rarer to see the children and indeed the wife of said torturer appearing on television to lay bare the dark family shame. However, this is what happens in episode two (tonight) of See No Evil (Channel 4), a profoundly disturbing but excellent exposé of the sadistic, narcissistic yet hugely charismatic barrister and Christian evangelist John Smyth, who would flog naked young boys with hundreds of lashes and tell them they were bleeding for Jesus.”
Carol Midgley, The Times

“The film gives all its participants’ contributions time to breathe, and time for the viewer to reflect on the many delicate, intelligent insights offered. The grace and – towards Anne – forgiveness offered are breathtaking and only throw into further relief the evil of the man who made, who makes it necessary. The family still believes in God. Those of us who don’t will probably find ourselves hoping that there is at least a hell.”
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian 

“Speaking in the chilling two-part documentary See No Evil, some of those who knew [Smyth], including his own three children, explained how it was possible to be aware of his malicious intent and still be powerless to speak of it.”
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail

“While the show’s gentle “haves and have-nots” message feels a little superfluous, what works marvellously is Trevor. A man whom life has kicked in the face, who betrays not one ounce of bitterness. When he is faced with vulgar, ostentatious shows of wealth, he habitually responds with a warm, “Golly”. He is uncynical, and that makes Man vs Baby perfect family fare for Christmas. Who can resist a festive tale about the man no one wanted, who becomes the man everyone needs?”
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph

“Man Vs Baby also happens to be an antidote to the modern trend for painting fathers as useless lumps. Yes, Trevor is a bit clumsy and gullible and has to use a bag of dog poo to access the executive lift (long story), but he is kind, well-meaning and a good and resourceful father figure for the baby — and deeply loved by his grown-up daughter Maddy (Alanah Bloor). He also manages to rustle up a huge Christmas feast single-handedly. He’s definitely not “Daddy Pig”.” 
Carol Midgley, The Times 

“Product placements are far from the most cynical thing about Man vs Baby, which trades on Cosy British Christmascore in the most trite way possible, and delivers its celebration of festive togetherness with cloying warmth.”
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian