The Sex Robots Are Coming; Great Canal Journeys; Storyville

“This was by turns hilarious and upsetting, as perplexing as it was educational. But there were sinister undertones that were only partially addressed.”
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian

“This mind-boggling report did a good job of pointing and staring at baffling behaviour. Freud would have a field day.”
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph

“It all makes for surreal and rather uncomfortable viewing. But it’s the owners rather than the dolls that make The Sex Robots are Coming such a curious watch.”
Finlay Greig, The i

“Although the rest of the documentary sensibly debated the ethics of intelligent sex robots that will be developed to speak and even simulate orgasm it was, alas, weird James who stole the show. He claimed sex was only a small part of doll love and more pleasure came from ‘caring’ for it. Did you believe a word of that? Nah, me neither.”
Carol Midgley, The Times

“A programme that remains so soothing it’s like taking televisual Buttercup Syrup. The couple’s banter and her adoring dependence on him is a balm to life’s noise and brutality.”
Carol Midgley, The Times

“Last night’s instalment was no more taxing than a bit of port sipping and sunset watching in the company of two people who enjoy life as much as they clearly enjoy each other. It’s not a programme with an agenda but nonetheless it quietly voices an important message about dementia.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

“Their latest journey brought the added advantage of fine port and lots of it. This too seemed to do Pru the world of good. A river cruise, endless supplies of wine and stunning countryside … it should be on NHS prescription.”
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail

“The Farthest: Voyager’s Interstellar Journey marked a pleasing new trend in science programming, not just about space but about the people who explore it. While orbiting the wonders of space, this splendid film never forgot the wonders of men and women either.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express