Sold!; Michael McIntyre; Planet Earth II; Executed by Isis

“It was a thoroughly compelling documentary even if, at times, it did feel like Christie’s has become a Toys R Us for billionaires.”
Claudia Connell, Daily Mail

“This enigmatic documentary was simply too reverential to ask impolite questions. There also should have been far more about the bizarrely legal practice of making discreet in-house phantom bids so that a sole buyer can be duped into meeting the reserve price.”
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph

“Here, people with soft pink faces and smooth voices sold pieces of astonishing tat for even more astonishing prices. This was art as a lifestyle choice rather than a passion.”
Catherine Nixey, The Times

“There’s one unbreakable commandment for BBC documentaries about business. Whether it’s a programme about some prestigious institution, a chain of bookies or a local chippy, the same questions must be asked. Christie’s came up with the goods in some unexpected ways.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

“Back for a second series on BBC1, it could never be described as cool or cutting-edge, but it does what it does pretty well – much like its host. As the Simon Cowell juggernauts begin to run out of steam, this could become the default choice for those who prefer their Saturday evening telly to feel like a prelude to going out, rather than a quiet night in.”
Jeff Robson, The i

“It was fast and frenetic — but the one thing it wasn’t was very funny. The big problem is The Big Show is trying too hard to be like Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway — and falling very wide of the mark.”
Claudia Connell, Daily Mail

“Just when you think Planet Earth II has exhausted the world’s supply of superlatives, it steps up all over again. Fantastic beasts and where to find them? The answer’s in the jungle.”
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph

“It is a beautiful film. Unbearably sad, because of the agony his family and friends went through, the false hope, the regrets; and, of course, because of how the story – and Jim’s life – ends. But it is also celebratory and inspiring, with moments of tenderness, humour, even of joy.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian