“He regularly finds himself in danger, yet never feels the need to swagger around or cheapen the reality à la Donal MacIntyre.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Amazon with Bruce Parry, BBC2
“He regularly finds himself in danger, yet never feels the need to swagger around or cheapen the reality à la Donal MacIntyre.”
Paul Whitelaw, The Scotsman

Amazon with Bruce Parry, BBC2
“This wasn't the prettiest view of South America, (and certainly not every armchair traveller's cup of tea). But it told the truth.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

What to Eat Now, BBC2
“Not bonkers but blooming good TV.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

What to Eat Now, BBC2
“I like Valentine and I like the look of what he makes. I'm going to stick with him for a while.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

The Dark Side of Fame with Piers Morgan, BBC1
“The host asserted that Davidson was once the funniest guy in Britain, thus obliterating whatever shred of journalistic integrity he had left.”
Paul Whitelaw, The Scotsman

The Children, ITV1
“A highly superior whodunnit.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

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