‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show: Live!’ review
For everyone who automatically answers any question about the meaning of life with a number, this is great, silly fun.
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For everyone who automatically answers any question about the meaning of life with a number, this is great, silly fun.
As Bedlam’s second series draws to a close, it’s all about tying up loose ends and gluing together important plot points from the first series and from earlier episodes in this year’s run.
If you thought things couldn’t get worse for DCI Tony Gates, then you’re right. As Line of Duty hits its halfway point they don’t get worse, they get catastrophic. For the first two episodes Gates sat on his iron throne, fending off the barbs and jabs of the circling Anti-Corruption Unit with a smile or … >
Sugar has a good ear for an anecdote; even a story about him buying a $26 million jet is oddly charming.
It becomes apparent that a number of changes have taken place since last week’s opening episode – both in a dramatic context and in the nature of the thriller itself.
For the most part this is sharp, well-delivered comedy with a pair of actors at the top of their game delivering honest, affecting performances.
Perhaps the greatest success of BBC One’s Wallander as a series is that, despite its lugubrious lead, it’s not actually a depressing drama to watch.
Primeval has been on a strong run of late, and this episode is the best of the bunch.
Amid the dearth of interesting female detectives onscreen in the post-Prime Suspect era, Olivia Williams’ portrayal of DS Charlie Zailer is refreshing and compelling.
The penultimate episode of Bedlam’s second series goes ever so slightly deeper than the ones that preceded it, with issues of child abuse, murder, family and mystery dominating.