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Around the World in 80 Weighs review – I thought this kind of depressing, deeply misguided TV was over

In an oddly jaunty new documentary, ‘plus-sized pilgrims’ travel the world to get dieting tips. It seemed like we’d put the years of shaming weight-loss shows behind us. Until now

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

Big Boys review – so funny I almost choked

It’s rare that comedies arrive fully formed and actually make you laugh out loud. This is one of those unicorns – and it’s still as special, and even more gut-wrenching, the second time round

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024

The Trust: A Game of Greed review – like a budget bootleg version of The Traitors

This US reality show has all the backstabbing of the global hit, but instead of being witty and fun it’s icky and gruesome. Still, it may well suck you in

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

Murder Is Easy review – shines a whole new light on this Agatha Christie classic

This inventive take on a vintage crime tale replaces an English police officer with a Nigerian attaché. It tackles race, feminism and class, while still being quintessentially English

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy review – an unforgettable celebration of comedy brilliance

Craig Cash and other friends and collaborators look back at the phenomenal, but sadly all-too short, career of a woman who insisted comedy didn’t need jokes, only people

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023

Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas review – this gorgeous festive outing is food-based poetry

Don’t ask questions about the odd premise. Just sink into this dreamy, seductive vision of the Dutch capital – and the stunning culinary delights on offer

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023

The 50 best TV shows of 2023: No 3 – Happy Valley

Funny, blunt and totally gripping, the third and final series of Sally Wainwright’s crime show is that rarest of things: a drama so thrilling it more than lives up to the hype

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Fresh thinking: after 20 years, I’ve gone back to university

At 41, I’ve returned to university, an experience which, first time round, totally changed my life. Now I’m one of the oldest students in my year and already in debt, but I’ve discovered a newfound joy for education and the importance of learning

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023

Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution review – an absolute feast of a music documentary

This wonderful series documents the passion and idealism of the 70s music scene. It’s an immaculately soundtracked history lesson – and so much more besides

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023

An Audience With Kylie review – so fabulously extravagant it needs a camp-o-meter

The pop star’s commandingly fizzy fluff-fest is an all-out showstopping spectacular. Even she seems stunned by how wild she drives the celeb-packed crowd

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023