Well, you can’t say we weren’t warned. In the opening sequence of this episode, the caption clearly reads, ‘Lance Edward Sullivan, 1966 – 2015’. There was the possibility that this could have been a piece of Russell T Davies misdirection, in the spirit of Rose Tyler’s ‘This is the story of how I died’. But … >
When a man on trial is shot dead in his locked prison cell, between two other locked doors, it sets of an interesting course of events that provide the backdrop to Death in Paradise’s character-based season finale. This week’s murder mystery plot takes a back seat as we focus on the dramas of the key … >
It’s all over, bar the shouting. And the screaming. And the executions. There will undoubtedly be a follow-up series, just as soon as Hilary Mantel gets around to finishing off her trilogy. But for now, we’ll just have to settle for six episodes of what has been the most compelling and hypnotic drama we’ve seen … >
There is no doubt in my mind that the Broadchurch team did everything they could to make last night’s finale an amazing one. However, despite their efforts, whether the episode was satisfying or not depends very much on how you enjoyed the rest of the season. If you are one of the people who felt … >
The BBC have been on a good run recently when it comes to original historical drama, what with the excellent The Village and the equally good Peaky Blinders, not to mention the exquisite Wolf Hall. To continue the run they have enlisted the reliable talents of Jimmy McGovern, he of Cracker and The Lakes fame, … >
After last week’s superb episode, Mr Selfridge continues to set the bar for quality drama as we delve further into the lives of those behind Selfridges’ doors. Kitty’s attack is still having repercussions for all concerned. An ill-advised newspaper article given by Kitty’s sister Connie, causes frictions for the sisters and for Harry as Selfridge’s … >
In not so sleepy Pagford, Barry’s body is hardly in the ground and his ghost is causing havoc amongst the council candidates. As tensions rise and suspicion breeds paranoia, we discover that the voice from the grave is actually that of ‘Arf’ Price (it really is the quiet ones you have to watch). At last … >
The fallout from last week’s shooting is keenly felt by many in the second episode of Channel 4’s Indian Summers. This is an episode about things lost: incriminating documents, love in an old relationship, chances in a new one, and at one point, a lost child in the forest. Mostly however, it’s about trying to … >
Easily the most compelling story within Call the Midwife’s sixth episode of the season is that of Paulette (Nell Hudson). A 17-year-old diabetic who discovers she is pregnant and is presented with the possibility of a dangerous pregnancy or a legal abortion (rare at the time but available because having the baby could harm its health and … >
After a couple of sub-par episodes, this week’s Death in Paradise sees the detectives of Honore Police station given a real challenge, as they try to figure out the killer of a woman who literally everyone had a good reason to kill. Sharp and funny with real pace, everything seems to fit together here in … >