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Ian McArdell

‘The Escape Artist’ finale review

The final episode began with the prospects of a conviction looking shaky. The defence had already rocked Will Burton’s eyewitness testimony and so the prosecution team were leaning heavily on their two pieces of physical evidence. Within a few short scenes, the razor sharp Maggie Gardener (Sophie Okenodo) had eviscerated both.

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‘Atlantis’ Episode 7: ‘The Rules of Engagement’ review

After last week’s focus on Hercules and his romantic travails, we returned to a broader story which drew in the members of the Altantean royal court. Beginning with a pronouncement from King Minos, celebrations began for the engagement of Princess Ariadne to the oily Heptarian with the announcement of a Pankration, a brutal fighting contest.

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‘Atlantis’: ‘The Song of the Sirens’ review

Beginning with some sweaty physical action, Hercules took part in a wrestling contest seeking to impress Medusa. In the aftermath of his inevitable defeat, Jason and Pythagoras discussed their friend’s shortcomings and the foolishness of his infatuation. Overhearing, the big man took umbrage and, after praying at the temple of Aphrodite, he was tempted with talk of a witch who could aid his predicament.

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‘The Escape Artist’ Episode 1 review

Workaholic junior barrister Will Burton (David Tennant) has a happy home life with his wife and son, splitting their time between an attractive London flat and a country cottage. He also enjoys professional acclaim and a healthy professional rivalry with one of his contemporaries, Maggie Gardner.

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‘Atlantis’: ‘White Lies’ review

After a daring break-in at the palace, Ariadne received news of her long lost brother who was believed dead. With the intruder caught, the Princess concealed his news but a suspicious Pasiphae set out to uncover the truth.

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