“The most interesting British TV drama for a while.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Red Riding, C4
“It was still fabulous, even when it wasn't quite clear what the hell was going on, the most interesting British TV drama for a while. Red Riding was beautifully adapted and written, beautifully acted (there were fantastic performances wherever you looked, too many to mention) and beautifully observed.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

Red Riding, C4
“I've hardly been sticking it out through duty: universally excellent performances and terrific photography, direction and soundtrack have made it dazzlingly watchable, if not actually enjoyable. There has been a certain sacrifice of substance to style, it's true, but what style!”
Andrea Mullaney, The Scotsman

Red Riding, C4
“It was, as before, completely compelling, not-to-be-missed TV. That said, I was in some ways rather glad to see the back of it.”
Alice-Azania Jarvis, The Independent

Red Riding, C4
“If I was interested in that sort of thing [scenes of torture], I expect I could find a website for it - but as a fan of TV drama, what excites me are emotions, characters, and above all else, the subtle art of storytelling.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

Wendy Richard: to Tell You the Truth, BBC1
“This film, made before her death last month, takes the viewer along through her chemo-therapy. It's sad of course, but there is still room for jokes.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

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