“Makes every other crime caper on television look thin.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV

SHERLOCK, BBC1

“Who is Doctor Who but Sherlock Holmes rematerialised?…This series will be powered by express-speed intellectual pleasures, witty dialogue, fantastic character acting. Even stylistic tricks..worked. Sherlock makes every other crime caper on television look thin.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

A triumph, witty and knowing, without ever undercutting the flair and dazzle of the original…Flagrantly unfaithful to the original in some respects, Sherlock is wonderfully loyal to it in every way that matters.”
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent

“It’s slick and quick and yes, compelling. But there’s also a sanity about it, a pantomime squeaky-cleanness….Stevn Moffat has created Sherlock Whoms.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

AMISH: WORLD’S SQUAREST TEENAGERS, C4

“Another thoughtful culture-clash from Keo Films.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

“Their innocent bafflement at a society in which teenagers stab each other also had its chastening elements.”
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent

JOHN BISHOP’S BRITAIN, BBC1

“Blushing from scandals over outspoken comedians, it seems the world of light entertainment has gone for a stand-up style that wouldn’t even offend the Taliban…At times it was also quite funny, despite this reviewer finding it timid, sterile and saddendingly safe.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

“The warm response of his studio audience suggested that there remains a market for an alternative to alternative comedy.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

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