The Circle; The Troubles; Cakes Galore!; Love in the Countryside

“Along with host Emma Willis’ witty asides, Bolton comedian Sophie Willan’s commentary added a welcome dash of cynicism amid all the gushing enthusiasm. The reality TV genre might get snobs rolling their eyes but still delivers decent ratings and addictive human drama. It’s not a genre that’s seen much innovation in recent years, so The Circle was a blast of fresh air.”
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph

“If you’re not watching The Troubles: A Secret History, you’re missing out on one of the most impressive pieces of investigative journalism on the box.”
James Jackson, The Times

“The bubbly staff seemed to love their jobs and the cakes looked delicious. Shame then that watching them being made was so exceedingly boring.”
Claudia Connell, Daily Mail

“This is the anti-Love Island. Nobody is here, stuffed with filler and honed of body, to play games or become Instagram-famous. These are people, of all ages, who have lived; they have tales of loneliness, divorce, single parenthood and responsibilities. There is an insight into the realities of rural life – the isolation and hard graft, as well as the beauty of the landscape.”
Emine Saner, The Guardian