After 2010’s superb but curiously adult A Christmas Carol – in spite of the presence of the young Kazran and a giant flying shark, it was very much the story of a bitter old man’s redemption and his love for a beautiful young woman frozen metaphorically and literally in time – Doctor Who’s festive special … >
Despite a feast of action, the tension built well and the episode was thoroughly involving, backed by an emotional score.
With a definite shift to a darker tone, the destiny of Camelot now rests on the shoulders of a young man, as Merlin appears to have grown up.
With such a commendable third addition to the brilliant This is England story, it’s no surprise that far more than fistful of fans are rooting for a forth.
The five exclusive Night and the Doctor mini-episodes showcase Steven Moffat’s trademark wit, interest in the non-linear complexities of time travel and way with a cheeky one-liner.
You can’t help but smile. It’s The Doctor. At Christmas. Just sit back with your selection box and watch him shine.
Your brain is empty when it comes round to thinking of what to give your Auntie Linda this Christmas, until it finally strikes you: Kill List is the ideal yuletide treat for a loved one.
By the Nazi-killing, zombie-bashing high standards of Series 3 it’s a rather low-key finale, and against the previous 7 episodes feels just a bit underwhelming.
This is by some vast, Route 66-sized distance, the least funny thing that Jesse Armstrong (Peep Show, Fresh Meat, The Thick of It) has ever written.
Just Henry is actually an adaptation of a children’s novel by Goodnight Mister Tom author Michelle Magorian which strives to be charming but ends up being simultaneously laborious and lethargic.