'It gave the neatest illustration of Einstein's theory of relativity I've ever seen.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe, C4
“Master of the Universe took the science slowly and seriously with just a few CGI tricks to enliven the scientists' explanations.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe, C4
“We thickies will just have to continue feeling lost and small (or do what thickies have always done: turn to God). Still, it was fun trying to understand, and I enjoyed the little glimpses of Prof Hawking's private life, like sharing a takeaway curry with a group of adoring young disciples.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe, C4
“Using some tricksy screen effects, it gave the neatest illustration of Einstein's theory of relativity I've ever seen - I had to hit the rewind button only a couple of time to follow its explanation of quantum theory.”
Simon Edge, Daily Express

Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe, C4
“By the end, it hadn't done a bad job of trying to explain advanced physics to the science novice - ie most of us.”
James Walton, Daily Telegraph

The Palace, ITV1
“... once you've realised it's preposterous old tosh, the show is quite fun.”
James Walton, Daily Telegraph

The Lost World of Tibet, BBC4
“... it was immensely up-lifting to watch His Holiness.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

Damages, BBC2
“... thrillingly bewildering.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

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