“One of the most objectionable and shallow on TV.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Ten Years Younger: the Challenge, C4
“The programme, long one of the most objectionable and shallow on TV, has belatedly undergone a makeover beyond the change of presenter, as was explained to us at great length, several times over, for the hard of thinking.”
Andrea Mullaney, The Scotsman

Ten Years Younger: the Challenge, C4
“Quite what this is doing on Channel 4 is a mystery, but it's a grubby own goal when the channel's creative and financial future hangs in the balance.”
Tim Teeman, The Times

Ten Years Younger: the Challenge, C4
“Myleene Klass is obviously absolutely lovely. And - well, that's it really. She's just lovely. Like nice wallpaper.”
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian

Ten Years Younger: the Challange, C4
“It's the sixth series of Channel 4's flagship fashion-and-beauty programme and, predictably, its age is beginning show.”
Alice-Anzania Jarvis, The Independent

Cutting Edge: Killer in a Small Town, C4
“It was a sobering viewing experience, which avoided straying into gratuitous voyeurism.”
Alice-Anzania Jarvis, The Independent

Cutting Edge: Killer in a Small Town, C4
“This was a quiet elegy to the young women who lost their lives and a tribute to the people who will always mourn them.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

The Bill, ITV1
“It's hard to see how you could improve on episodes like last night.”
Matt Baylis, Daily Express

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