“Given that last night's programme was essentially televised town-planning, it's perhaps not surprising that it had its longeurs.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Kevin McCloud and the Big Town Plan, C4
“Given that last night's programme was essentially televised town-planning, it's perhaps not surprising that it had its longeurs.”
James Walton, The Daily Telegraph

Kevin McCloud and the Big Town Plan, C4
“Whether it's as entertaining as Grand Designs is up for argument. The ins and outs surrounding the building of a blooming big bridge aren't everyone's cup of tea. But watching hope return to a hard-up community is a rare treat.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Kevin McCloud and the Big Town Plan, C4
“At the very least The Big Town Plan may help to salvage television's reputation as a force for good, rather than ill [... ] Channel 4, as guilty as anyone of structured, beat-the-clock documentaries, kept its cameras pointed at Castleford for six years. Never mind charity, that showed faith and hope. Demoralised, shabby and facing the downturn with trepidation, C4 needed this regeneration.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

The Real Life on Mars, BBC4
“An intelligent and enlightening documentary.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

The Real Life on Mars, BBC4
“A riveting look at the traffic between TV cops and their audiences.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Coming Up, C4
“The result wasn't the programme of the year, but it did prove a heartfelt piece.”
James Walton, The Daily Telegraph

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