Like John Lewis, it was also in absolutely no danger of elevating your heart rate.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

INSIDE JOHN LEWIS, BBC2

“Like John Lewis itself, Liz Allen’s film went against the grain of prevailing values in its industry and was indisputably worthy. Like John Lewis, it was also in absolutely no danger of elevating your heart rate.”
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent

“The recession repetition was relentless. And so farther we went into this predictable “it’s the recession , stupid” cul-de-sac, never knowingly overstated.”

Tim Teeman, The Times

“There is an interesting and intelligent programme about the forces at war within and outwith John Lewis…Perhaps it will emerge over the next couple of weeks. At the moment, however…it is in large part amiable puff.”

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian

 

RHOD GILBERT’S WORK EXPERIENCE, BBC2

“Gilbert was brilliantly truculent. He had total respect for the teams who keep our streets clean for just above the minimum wage.” 

Tim Teeman, The Times

“He spent a refreshing amount of airtime not doing his stand-up routine and actually getting stuck into the work.”

Matt Baylis, Daily Express

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